List of Papers, with their Subjects.

proclamation, etc.

No. Date. Subject. Page.
1 Proclamation 1874. May 29 Declaring that Parliament of Great Britain and Legislature of Newfoundland have passed laws to give effect to Articles XVIII to XXV, and Article XXX of the Treaty of Washington. 1
2 Circular Feb. 25 Validity of passports for two years 3

argentine republic.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
3 Mr. White to Mr. Fish 1873. Sept. 12 Attempted assassination of the President of the Argentine Republic. 5
4 Mr. Osborn to Mr. Fish 1874. June 13 General election in the Argentine Republic. 5
5 do July 10 Celebration of the Fourth of July 6
6 do July 15 Avellaneda elected President, and Acosta, Vice-President of the Argentine Republic. 11

austria-hungary.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
7 Mr. Jay to Mr. Fish 1873 Nov. 6 Opening of the Reichsrath 12
8 do Dec. 24 Virginius affair 15
9 do Dec. 26 The same subject 16
10 do 1874. Mar. 25 Ministerial crisis in Hungary 17
11 do Mar. 26 Confessional laws presented to the Reichsrath 18
12 do Apr. 14 Naturalized American citizens cited to appear for military service. 23
13 Mr. Fish to Mr. Jay Apr. 29 Resignation of Baron Lederer as umpire to the Spanish Claims Commission. 23
14 Mr. Delaplaine to Mr. Fish. May 8 Prorogation of the Reichsrath; confessional laws and financial measures. 24
15 do May 11 Declarations respecting the foreign policy of the Empire. 25
16 do May 25 Close of the sessions of the Delegations at Budapest; remarks of Count Andrassy; Austro-Hungarian budget. 27
17 do May 26 Retirement of Baron Lederer as umpire of the Spanish Claims Commission. 29
18 do July 17 International Sanitary Conference at Vienna 30
19 Mr. Fish to Mr. Delaplaine. Aug. 21 Same subject; steps taken by the United States to be represented at the Conference suspended in consequence of the close of the sessions. 31
20 Mr. Fish to Mr. Jay Sept. 2 Incloses correspqndence respecting co-operation with other powers in Japan, and the expedition in Formosa. 32
21 Mr. Cadwalader to Mr. Jay Oct. 5 Case of Josef Barts; circumstances under which a naturalized citizen of the United States may forfeit citizenship. 33
22 Baron Lederer to Mr. Fish Mar. 30 International Sanitary Conference to be held at Vienna; United States asked, if disposed, to take part. 33
23 Mr. Fish to Baron Lederer Apr. 30 Reply to the above inquiry 34
24 Baron Lederer to Mr. Fish June 16 Object and programme of the proposed Sanitary (quarantine) Conference; official invitation tendered to the United States to send a delegate. 34
25 do Aug. 5 Close of the sessions of the Quarantine Conference; a representative from the United States no longer necessary. 38
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barbary states.

morocco.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
26 Mr. Mathews to Mr. Fish 1873. Sept. 17 Death of Sidi Mohammed, Sultan of Morocco; accession of his son Mulay Hassan; precaution against disturbances. 38
27 do 1874. Jan. 17 Official announcement of the accession of Mulay Hassan. 40
28 do Feb. 11 Promise of the Sultan to discontinue the Deposition of tolls or gate-taxes on animals carrying produce and merchandise; disturbances in certain parts of the empire reported. 40
29 do July 9 Revolt of the mountaineers of Tangier; quiet restored: arrival of war-vessels. 41
30 do Aug. 24 Meeting of the foreign representatives to consider the disturbed state of the province of Tangier; joint note on the subject addressed to the minister of foreign affairs. 42

tripoli.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
31 Mr. Vidal to Mr. Hunter 1873. Nov. 6 Suspected slave-traffic between Tripoli and Constantinople: reports investigation on the subject. 43
32 do 1874. June 30 Visit to the eastern part of Tripoli 48

tunis.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
33 Mr. Heap to Mr. Hunter 1873. Oct. 23 General Keredine appointed prime minister and minister of foreign affairs. 50
34 do Nov. 10 Visit to General Sidi Mustafa and General Keredine. 51
35 do 1874. Feb. 26 Release of the murderers of the United States dragoman at Bizerta; incloses note to the minister of foreign affairs on the subject. 52
36 do Mar. 16 Same subject; the murderers are recaptured 52
37 do Apr. 14 Protection extended to subjects of the Bey by foreign consuls. 53
38 do June 2 General Rustem’s expedition; project of introducing the water of the Mediterranean into the desert of Sahara. 53

belgium.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
39 Mr. Jones to Mr. Fish 1873. Dec. 28 1874. Bill before the Belgian Chambers relative to emigrants. 54
40 do Mar. 18 Extradition law 56
41 do Mar. 22 Report of Mr. Wouters upon the question of extradition. 58
42 Mr. Fish to Mr. Jones June 17 Joint resolution providing for the termination of the treaty between the United States and Belgium, concluded July 17, 1858; instruction to communicate it to the Belgian governments 64
43 Mr. ones to Mr. Fish July 1 Same subject; note to Belgian government giving notice of the termination of the treaty. 64
44 do July 7 Same subject; note from the minister for foreign affairs agreeing in the termination of the treaty of July 17, 1858, with the United States on July 1, 1875. 65

brazil.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
45 Mr. Partridge to Mr. Fish 1873. Feb. 20 Administration of estates of deceased American citizens; treaty of 1828. 66
46 Mr. Partridge to Mr. Fish. 1873. Sept. 23 Brazilian budget 69
47 do Oct. 10 Decision of the arbitrators in the claim of the Earl of Dundonald. 70
48 Mr. Shannon to Mr. Fish Nov. 24 Note from the Argentine, government to the Brazilian minister respecting its relations with Brazil. 71
49 do Nov. 30 1874. Thanks of the Brazilian government for the services of the United States Minister in the Dundonald claim. 72
50 do Jan. 15 Relations between Brazil and the Argentine Republic. 73
51 do Jan. 23 Report upon the arming by the Argentine government of the island of Martin Garcia. 75
52 do Feb. 12 New Brazilian tariff 80
53 Mr. Fish to Mr. Shannon Feb. 24 The arming of the island of Martin Garcia; no right to interfere with. 81
54 Mr. Shannon to Mr. Fish Mar. 1 Trial of the Bishop of Olinda; he is sentenced to four years’ hard labor. 81
55 Mr. Partridge to Mr. Fish Mar. 24 Complications between Brazil and the Argentine Republic. 84
56 do April 9 Same subject 84
57 do April 16 Note to the Brazilian government respecting the reduction of duty on imports from the United States. 86
58 do April 24 Complications between Brazil and the Argentine Republic. 90
59 do May 19 Railroad and steamship companies 90
60 do May 20 Opening of the Brazilian Legislative Chambers; speech of the Emperor. 92
61 do Aug. 22 Refunding by the United States to the government of Brazil the money paid by the latter in the matter of the Caroline. 94
62 do Aug. 24 Termination of consular conventions between Brazil and several European powers. 94
63 Mr. Fish to Senhor Torreão de Barros. June 26 Asking the appointment of a time for refunding the money paid by Brazil in the matter of the brig Caroline. 95
64 Senhor Torreão de Barros to Mr. Fish. June 29 Appointment of a time for the purpose above mentioned. 96

central american states.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
65 Mr. Williamson to Mr. Fish. 1873. Sept. 14 Celebration of the fifty-second anniversary of the independence of Central America; prospects respecting: a union of the States. 96
66 do Sept. 23 Failure of Palaeios’ revolutionary movement against Guatemala, Honduras, and Salvador. 98
67 do Sept. 28 Application of Swiss citizens to be married by the United States minister; the question of civil marriage; proposed exploration of the rivers Usumacinta. Motagun, and Potochic. 99
68 do Oct. 4 Civil marriages authorized in Guatemala among foreigners. 101
69 do Oct. 6 Inclosing correspondence with the governor of Guatemala respecting the bombardment of Omoa by the British man-of-war Niobe. 102
70 do Oct. 6 Marriage solemnized at the United States legation at Guatemala. 106
71 do Oct. 12 Revolutionary movements 107
72 do Oct. 18 Presentation of the United States minister’s credentials to the President of Salvador. 108
73 do Oct. 20 Banquet at San Salvador; success of military operations against Honduras. 110
74 do Nov. 2 Treaty between Guatemala, Salvador, and Nicaragua. 111
75 do Nov. 5 Circular of the Costa Rican government 112
76 do Nov. 15 Political prospects of Honduras 116
77 do Nov. 15 Reply to the circular of the Costa Rican government 116
78 do Nov. 25 Circular of the government of Nicaragua 117
79 do Nov. 26 Conference at Chingo respecting the presidency of Honduras; proposed basis for the pacification of the Central American States. 124
80 do Dec. 3 Projected conference of the Presidents of the Central American States. 125
81 do Dec. 10 Same subject; the President of Costa Rica accedes to the proposal. 126
82 Mr. Williamson to Mr. Fish. 1873. Dec. 11 Same subject; memorandum of conversation between Mr. Williamson and President Guardia. 126
83 do Dec. 13 Same subject; correspondence with President Guardia. 128
84 do Dec. 14 Proposed sale of the steamship Montijo by the government of Nicaragua to Costa Rica. 129
85 do Dec. 14 Note to the government of Nicaragua respecting Mr. Williamson’s conversation with President. Guardia. 130
86 do Dec. 17 Mr. Williamson’s interview with the President of Salvador respecting the proposed conference of the Central American Presidents’ 131
87 do Dec. 21 Correspondence with the Guatemalan government respecting prevention of war in Central America. 132
88 Mir. Davis to Mr. Williamson Dec. 22 Proposed meeting of the Presidents of tie Central American republics. 133
89 Mr. Williamson to Mr. Fish. Dec. 22 Reply to instruction 133
90 do Dec. 29 Reply to instructions 134
91 do 1874. Jan. 3 Pacification of the republics of Central America proposed meeting of the Presidents. 135
92 do Jan. 7 Extract from the “Porvenir” relative to the situation in Central America. 137
93 do Jan. 10 Decree of Señor Leiva on assuming the provisional presidency of Honduras. 139
94 do Jan. 14 Negotiations with Arias 140
95 do Jan. 23 Capture of Comavagua and overthrow of Arias 141
96 do Jan. 27 Same subject 141
97 do Feb. 19 Outrage upon the consulate of the United States at Omoa; satisfaction demanded. 142
98 do Feb. 26 Prospects of Ponciano Leiva, President of Honduras. 143
99 do Mar. 16 Inclosing correspondence respecting the relations between Costa Rica and the other Central American republics. 144
100 do Mar. 23 Decrees of the Guatemalan government relative to the religious orders: abolition of monasteries. 147
101 do Mar. 26 Discovery of a conspiracy to overthrow the government of Costa Rica. 147
102 do Mar. 31 Address of Gonzalez, President of Salvador, to the people of Central America. 148
103 do Apr. 14 Inclosing extract from a report by the minister for foreign affairs of Salvador respecting the relations between Costa Rica and the other Central American republics. 153
104 do Apr. 25 Outrage committed upon Mr. Magee, the British vice-consul at San José. Guatemala. 154
105 do May 4 Same subject; full statement 155
106 do May 15 Same subject: further correspondence inclosed 160
107 do May 23 Message of Tomas Guardia, President of Costa Rica. 164
108 do May 25 Political affairs in Honduras 167
109 Mr. Fish to Mr. Williamson May 26 Outrage on the British vice-consul at San José de Guatemala; investigation into the conduct of the United States consular agent requested. 168
110 Mr. Williamson to Mr. Fish May 29 Population and debt of the Central American States. 168
111 do June 5 Reply of the constitutional assembly of Costa Rica to the message of the President. 169
112 Mr. Fish to Mr. Williamson June 8 Containing instructions to express to the Guatemalan government the expectation that the perpetrator of the outrage on the British vice-consul at San José will be punished, and commenting on the conduct, of the United States consular agent at that place. 171
113 Mr. Williamson to Mr. Fish June 9 Report of the minister of foreign affairs of Costa Rica. 171
114 do June 24 Obstacles to a union of the Central American States. 172
115 do July 10 Invasion of Guatemalan territory by Mexican troops. 174
116 do July 27 Close of the trial of Gonzalez for the outrage upon the British vice-consul at San José de Guatemala; dissatisfaction of the British Chargé with the sentence. 175
117 do Aug. 4 Political affairs in Nicaragua; decree of President Quadra. 176
118 do Aug. 11 Second trial of Gonzalez and Bulnes, perpetrators of the outrage on Vice-Consul Magees; British Chargé protests against the release of Bulnes. 177
119 Mr. Williamson to Mr. Fish. 1874. Aug. 15 Correspondence between the minister of foreign affairs of Guatemala and the President of Honduras respecting the imprisonment of Señor Arias. 178
120 do Aug. 17 Proposing to furnish various information respecting Central America. 180
121 do Aug. 21 Third trial of Gonzalez and Bulnes; dissatisfaction of the British chargé with the sentence; indemnity demanded and granted. 182
122 Señor Dardon to Mr. Fish 1873. Aug. 30 Stating that the steamer General Sherman, carrying the American flag, is engaged in a hostile expedition against Central American states, and requesting her detention. 183
123 Mr. Fish to Señor Dardon Sept. 9 Same subject; United States not responsible for the acts of the “General Sherman” if she has been sold to foreigners; but orders will be given for her arrest if she has committed any acts of piracy on the high seas. 183
124 Señor Dardon to Mr. Fish Nov. 22 Requesting the detention at the New York custom-house of arms belonging to insurgents against Guatemala and Salvador. 185
125 Mr. Fish to Señor Dardon 1874. Jan. 15 Same subject; the arms cannot be detained except upon an order from a court of justice. 185
126 Señor Benard to Mr. Fish Sept. 14 Interoceanic canal; the question of its locality not being decided; the Nicaraguan minister announces his departure; incloses a pamphlet respecting the projected canal. 186
127 J Mr. Fish to Senor Benard Sept. 16 Same subject 194

chili.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
128 Mr. Logan to Mr. Fish 1873. Sept. 25 Invitation extended to the United States minister to act as arbiter in a question of dispute between the governments of Bolivia and Chili. 194
129 do Nov. 10 Note from the Chilian minister of foreign affairs respecting the neutrality of the Straits of Magellan; boundary question between Chili and the Argentine Republic. 195
130 do Dec. 13 Formal designation of the United States minister to act as arbiter in the dispute between Bolivia and Chili. 197
131 do Dec. 27 Same sublect 197

china.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
132 Mr. Low to Mr. Fish 1873. July 19 Inclosing correspondence respecting a Peruvian mission to China and Japan. 198
133 Mr. Williams to Mr. Fish Aug. 26 Ill-treatment of Chinese residents in Ecuador 202
134 do Nov. 6 Difference between the Spanish chargé d’affaires and the Yamun, respecting the prohibition of coolie emigration to Spanish colonies. 202
135 do Nov, 18 Inundation in Manchuria, and brigandage arising from consequent distress. 215
136 do Nov. 20 Inclosing further correspondence respecting the Peruvian mission to China. 219
137 do Nov. 24 Adjustment of the differences between the Spanish chargé d’affaires and the Yamun. 228
138 do 1874. Jan. 23 Inclosing correspondence with the consul at Tientsin respecting the purchase of the premises of the American Southern Presbyterian Mission at Hang-chow. 232
139 do Feb. 9 Inclosing correspondence respecting the telegraph laid between Woosung and Shanghai. 246
140 do Feb. 12 Capture of Suh-Chan, the last stronghold of the Mohammedan rebels. 250
141 do Mar. 30 Corean affairs 253
142 do May 29 Right of American citizens to serve under the Japanese government. 254
143 do May 30 Riot at Shanshai 257
144 Mr. Fish to Mr. Avery June 27 Inclosing copy of an act relating to embassadors, consuls, and other officers, approved June 17, 1874. 274
145 Mr. Williams to Mr. Fish 1874. July 7 Trial and sentence of persons concerned in an attack made upon Rev. H. Corbett, at Chi-mi. 274
146 do July 20 Correspondence relating to the proposed dredging of the Woosung Bar. 297
147 Mr. Fish to Mr. Williams July 29 Instruction respecting Americans in the military service of China or Japan. 300
148 Mr. Williams to Mr. Fish Aug. 15 Demand of the magistracy of Hong-Kong for the extradition from Shanghai of W. Jackson, an American citizen, accused of piracy. 301
149 Mr. Fish to Mr. Williams Aug. 29 Transmitting copy of an instruction to the consul-general respecting the participation of United States citizens in the Japanese expedition to Formosa. 303
150 do Aug. 29 Transmitting copy of an instruction to the minister in Japan relating to the co-operation between the United States and other western powers in Japan. 304
151 do Sept. 1 Transmitting copy of an instruction to the minister in Japan respecting the authority conferred by the act of June 22, 1860, on ministers of the United States in countries where rights of exterritoriality are granted. 304
152 Mr. Williams to Mr. Fish Sept. 3 Arrest of General Le Gendre for his connection with the Japanese expedition to Formosa; his protest. 304
153 Mr. Fish to Mr. Williams Oct. 23 Transmitting copy of an instruction to the consul-general respecting the case of Walter Jackson. 311
154 Mr. Cadwalader to Mr. Williams. Nov. 2 Transmitting copy of an instruction to the consul-general respecting the arrest of General Le Gendre. 311
155 Mr. Henderson to Mr. Davis. June 1 Visit to Liang-Kiau Bay, Formosa. 311
156 do June 3 Conversation with the Taotai at Amoy respecting the alleged participation of American citizens in the Formosan expedition. 314
157 do June 6 Inclosing correspondence with Commander Kautz, U. S. N., respecting the Japanese expedition to Formosa; the consul’s notification on the subject of the participation of Americans in the expedition. 317
158 Mr. Seward to Mr. Davis June 16 Same subject 318
159 do June 23 Same subject; correspondence with the consul at Amoy. 322
160 do June 23 Assent accorded to the Great Northern Telegraph Company by the Chinese authorities to the construction of a telegraph on Chinese soil. 323
161 Mr. Henderson to Mr. Davis. June 23 Expedition to Formosa; the United States consul at Amoy solicited by Chinese officers to intervene in the matter. 324
162 Mr. Seward to Mr. Davis July 21 Further information respecting the expedition to Formosa; relative strength of the Chinese and Japanese; proposed telegraph from Foochow to Formosa. 326
163 do Aug. 11 General Le Gendre; his connection with the Formosa expedition; his arrest. 328
164 Mr. Fish to Mr. Seward Aug. 26 Americans in the Japanese service; right of American citizens to enter the military service of foreign powers; disapproval of the notification issued by the consul at Amoy. 332
165 Mr. Seward to Mr. Cadwalader. Aug. 27 Proposed telegraph from Foochow to Amoy 335
166 Mr. Hunter to Mr. Seward Aug. 31 Case of Walter Jackson, claiming to be an American citizen; requisition of the authorities of Hong-Kong for his delivery to them; no authority to grant a warrant of extradition in such a case. 338
167 Mr. Seward to Mr. Cadwalader. Aug. 31 Identical note addressed by the consuls-general in China to their respective superiors respecting the neutrality of the foreign settlements in China and Japan in case of war. 339
168 do Sept. 2 Release of General Le Gendre from arrest 340
169 Mr. Fish to Mr. Henderson Sept. 4 Respecting Mr. Henderson’s notification in regard to the Formosa expedition; Mr. Fish’s dispatch No. 409, to the consul-general, referred to. 344
170 Mr. Fish to Mr. Williams Sept. 8 Transmitting copy of correspondence with the consul at Amoy, respecting the participation of citizens of the United States in the Japanese expedition to Formosa. 345
171 Mr. Fish to Mr. Williams 1874. Sept. 12 Trial of persons who attacked Mr. Corbett, an American missionary, at Chimi; course of Mr. Williams and Mr. Sheppard approved. 345
172 Mr. Cadwalader to Mr. Seward. Oct. 9 Arrest of General Le Gendre; the Department withholds its approval until further information on the subject is received. 346
173 do Oct. 20 The course of the consul-general in relation to telegraph-lines in China approved. 346
174 do Oct. 23 Case of Walter Jackson; extradition proceedings inapplicable thereto. 347
175 do Nov. 2 General Le Gendre; proceedings against him disapproved. 348

colombia.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
176 Mr. Scruggs to Mr. Fish 1873. Oct. 7 Desire of the President of Colombia that the country shall be represented in the Centennial Exhibition to be held at Philadelphia. 351
177 do Nov. 17 Political affairs in the State of Panama 351
178 do Nov. 27 Election of Dr. Santiago Perez as President of Colombia; commerce with the United States; mining operations; projected railway. 352
179 do Dec. 27 Stoning of the house of the United States minister. 353
180 do 1874. Jan. 7 Inclosing correspondence with the Colombian government respecting the interruption of transit on the Isthmus of Panama. 355
181 do Jan. 7 Inauguration of General Salgar as governor of Cundinamorca. 357
182 do June 17 Inclosing extracts from the report of the minister of foreign affairs for the year ending April, 1874. 357
183 do June 17 Appointment of Senor Felipe Zapata as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Great Britain. France, and the United States. 359
184 do June 27 Inclosing translation of a law prescribing the manner in which the personal effects of diplomatic agents in Colombia may be imported free of duty. 360
185 do July 27 Celebration of the sixty-fourth anniversary of the independence of Colombia; dress of diplomatic officers on ceremonial occasions. 361
186 do Aug. 7 1873. Controversy between Colombia and Venezuela 362
187 Mr. Fish to Mr. Scruggs Oct. 29 Inclosing correspondence in regard to the disturbances on the Isthmus of Panama, and directing that the Colombian government be asked to prevent attacks upon the road. 363

denmark.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
188 Mr. Cramer to Mr. Fish. 1874. Jan. 14 Denial by the German chargé d’affaires of the truth of the report that Germany is in treaty with Denmark for the acquisition of the West India Islands. 368
189 Mr. Fish to Mr. Cramer May 5 Return of discharged convicts arrived in the United States from Denmark. 368
190 do May 8 Same subject; conversation with the Danish chargé d’affaires at Washington. 309
191 Mr. Cramer to Mr. Fish Aug. 20 Celebration of the one thousandth anniversary of the settlement of Iceland. 370
192 do Sept. 5 Common monetary system adopted by the three Scandinavian kingdoms. 377
193 Mr. Hegermann to Mr. Fish. Jan 7 Requesting the support of the United States legations in China and Japan for the Great Northern Telegraph Company at Copenhagen. 378
194 Mr. Fish to Mr. Hegermann. Jan. 22 Stating that the diplomatic representatives at Yedo and Peking would be directed to report upon the expediency of intervention in the matter of the Great Northern Telegraph Company. 380
195 Mr. Fish to Mr. Hegermann 1874. April 29 Inclosing copy of dispatch, No. 19, from the United States chargé d’affaires at Peking, respecting the action of the Chinese authorities in regard to the Great Northern Telegraph Company. 380
196 Mr. Hegermann to Mr. Fish May 3 Expressing thanks for the documents accompanying Mr. Fish’s note of the 29th April. 381
197 do June 14 Communicating the views of the Danish government respecting a proposed international convention for the protection of submarine cables. 381
198 Mr. Cadwalader to Mr. Hegermann. July 15 Expressing pleasure that the efforts of the representatives of the United States, in behalf of the Great Northern Telegraph Company, have been of service to the interests of Denmark. 383

ecuador.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
199 Mr. Wing to Mr. Fish 1873. May 15 Current coin of Ecuador 383
200 do Aug. 11 Convening of the Ecuadorian Congress 384
201 do Aug. 28 Outrage upon the grave of William C. Doval 384
202 do Sent. 20 Report of the minister of the treasury of Ecuador 389
203 do Sept. 25 Amnesty granted to those accused of political offenses against Ecuador. 390
204 do Oct. 10 Removal of duty on American machinery 390
205 do Nov. 12 Earthquake at Quito 391
206 do Dec. 2 Failure to detect the perpetrators of the outrage on the Protestant cemetery. 391
207 do Dec. 6 Readiness of Ecuador to adopt such a code of signals as may be agreed upon by other powers. 391
208 do Dec. 12 Inclosing a copy of a decree granting an annual tribute to the Pone. 392
209 do Dec. 28 Construction of high-roads and railroads by American engineers. 393
210 do Dec. 30 Inclosing copy of an enactment of the Congress of Ecuador, placing that republic under the protection of the Sacred Heart. 393
211 do 1874. Mar. 2 Inclosing newspaper article respecting coal and salt mines in Ecuador. 394
212 do Mar. 30 Inclosing correspondence respecting the act of the United States Congress authorizing the coinage of money for foreign countries to be executed at the United States mints. 395
213 do April 6 Information and suggestions respecting steamship-lines. 396
214 do Aug. 10 Inclosing newspaper extracts respecting steam-navigation along the Pacific coast. 396
215 do Aug. 11 Financial crisis in Ecuador 398

france.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
216 Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish 1873. Aug. 30 Number of American citizens in France 400
217 do Sept. 9 Coinage of the mint in France 400
218 do Oct. 20 Number of Americans in France; proposed American directory. 401
219 do Oct. 31 Incloses translation of a letter addressed by the Count de Chambord to Mr. Chesnelon. 402
220 do Nov. 9 Commission elected to consider the proposition of General Changarnier. 404
221 do Nov. 13 Suggesting that the attention of naturalized citizens born in France be called to the inconvenience and expense they incur in returning to the place of their birth. 404
222 do Nov. 14 1874. French politics 405
223 do Jan. 9 Ministerial crisis threatened 406
224 do Jan. 15 Return of quiet in the ministry. First presidential ball. 407
225 Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne Jan. 30 Inclosing copy of a dispatch from the ministers at St. Petersburg, Berlin, and Copenhagen respecting the reported transfer of the Danish West India Islands to Germany. 407
226 do Feb. 2 Same subject 407
227 Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. 1874. Feb. 24 Case of Ernest Marx, an American citizen, arrested on the ground of owing military service to France. 407
228 do April 24 Effect of the President’s veto of the currency bill in Europe. 408
229 do May 5 Passport refused in the case of a lady, formerly American, divorced from an Englishman, and intending to marry a Frenchman. 408
230 do May 8 Reconvening of the National Assembly 409
231 do May 16 Proposed convention for the amelioration of the condition of prisoners of war. 410
232 do Ministerial crisis 411
233 Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne. June 9 Respecting the application for a passport of an American woman divorced from a British subject. 413
234 do June 10 The United States not called upon to take part in the proposed convention for the amelioration of prisoners of war. 413
235 Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. June 12 Passage, in the National Assembly, of a provision fixing the age of voters in municipal elections at twenty-one years. 414
236 do June 17 Proposition brought forward in the National Assembly for the definitive establishment of the republic with two chambers and a president; motion of the Duke de La Rochefoucauld Bisaccia. 414
237 Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne. July 17 Resignation of Baron Lederer and selection of Mr. Bartholdi as umpire to the joint commission of the United States and Spain. 416
238 Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. July 24 Exemptions of American citizens from passports; emigration to the United States. 417
239 do July 24 Resignation of Mr. Magne, minister of finance, and Mr. Fourtou, minister of the interior; they are respectively succeeded by Mr. Matthieu Bodet and General Chabaud Latonr. 418
240 do Aug. 21 Retrospect of prominent political events 419
241 Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne Sept. 7 Inclosing copy of a letter from the mayor of Philadelphia respecting the dissatisfaction stated in the Journal Officiel to exist in the United States among French emigrants. 426

germany.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
242 Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish 1873. July 23 Diplomas issued by the so-called “American University of Philadelphia.” 427
243 Mr. Davis to Mr. Bancroft. Aug. 18. Inclosing correspondence respecting the University of Pennsylvania. 427
244 Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish Oct. 6 Expulsion of American alleged emigration agents from Germany. 429
245 do Oct. 27 Controversy between the German and the papal governments; letter from the Pope to the Emperor of Germany. 431
246 Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft Nov. 3 Particulars requested respecting the expulsion of Americans from Germany. 432
247 Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish Nov. 12. Meeting of the Prussian Diet 432
248 do Nov. 21 Circumstances of the expulsion of Americans from Germany. 433
249 do Dec. 1 Tendency toward a separation of church and state in Europe: Prussian finances. 434
250 do Dec. 8 Controversy between the president of the Prussian province of Posen and Count Ledochowski, the archbishop of Gnesen and Posen. 435
251 do Dee. 15 The new law brought in by the Prussian government transferring from the clergy to civil officers the registry of births, marriages, and deaths; composition of the Prussian Diet; school system in Prussia and Bavaria; attitude of Switzerland toward the ultramontanists. 437
252 do Dec. 22 General approbation of the President’s message in Germany. 437
253 do 1874. Jan. 9 Negotiation between Denmark and Germany on their boundary in Jutland; desire of the German government for the acquisition of West Indian colonies denied. 439
254 do Jan. 12 Same subject 439
255 Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft Feb. 11 Same subject 440
256 Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft 1874. Feb. 18 Requesting inquiry into a report that a murderer named Rohrer has been offered his discharge on condition that he will emigrate to the United States. 440
257 do Mar. 4 Accepting the resignation of Mr. Bancroft as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the United States to Germany, and expressing appreciation of his services. 441
258 Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish Mar. 9 Proposed issue of governmental bills; pay of members of the Diet. 441
259 do Mar. 23 Denying the truth of the report respecting the murderer Rohrer. 441
260 do Mar. 30 Adjournment of the Imperial Diet; measures adopted and to be considered by it; reception on the birthday of the Emperor. 442
261 do Apr. 13 Manner of making appropriation for the standing army of the German Empire. 443
262 Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft Apr. 21 Presentation of the minister’s letters of recall 444
263 Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish Apr. 27 Prorogation of the Imperial Diet; measures passed during the session. 444
264 do June 26 Objections made by the German government to an order of the United States district court of New York directing the sworn testimony of German citizens in certain places in Germany to be taken by United States consuls. 446
265 do June 29 Naturalized American citizens summoned for military service in Germany; interpretation of Article IY of the naturalization treaty between the United States and North Germany. 446
266 do June 30 Expressing gratitude for the language in which his resignation was accepted; security obtained by treaty stipulations for American naturalized citizens on their visits to Germany; friendly relations between the United States and Germany. 448
267 Mr. Nicholas Fish to Mr. Fish. July 15 Attempted assassination of Prince Bismarck; letter addressed to him by the United States chargé d’affaires congratulating him on his escape. 449
268 do July 20 Reply of the minister of foreign affairs to the above. 452
269 do July 27 Incloses correspondence with the German government respecting the taking of the testimony of German, citizens by American consuls. 453
270 Mr. Cadwalader to Mr. Nicholas Fish. Aug. 1 Acknowledging Mr. N. Fish’s dispatch No. 4; previous approval of his congratulation of Prince Bismarck on his escape from attempted assassination referred to. 455
271 Mr. Fish to Mr. Nicholas Fish. Aug. 17 Approval of Mr. Bancroft’s interpretation of the naturalization treaty with Germany; instructions respecting naturalized citizens and those who have no right to citizenship. 455
272 do Aug. 18 Order of the court of the southern district of New York naming certain United States consuls to take testimony in Germany; explanation of the matter to be communicated to the German government. 456
273 do Sept. 2 Inclosing copies of instructions addressed to the minister in Japan and the consul-general in China, relating to the importance of concert between the treaty powers in Japan, and to the connection of American citizens with the Japanese expedition to Formosa. 460
274 Mr. Davis to Mr. Fish. Oct. 30 Same subject as No. 272 460
275 Mr. Fish to Mr. Davis Nov. 14 Same subject; no reply received from the German minister to the representations of the United States Government; copies inclosed of statutes enacted by the United States Government to insure to other powers the opportunity of obtaining testimony in the United States. 461
276 do Nov. 17 Same subject; receipt of a note from the German minister relating thereto. 462
277 Mr. Schlözer to Mr. Fish Nov. 13 Same subject; incloses dispatch from the German foreign office. 462
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great britain.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
278 General Schenck to Mr. Fish 1873. Apr. 30 Charges made on telegrams sent to the United States by the Anglo-American Telegraph Company. 465
279 Mr. Fish to General Schenck June 27 Same subject; inclosing letter from Mr. Orton, president of the Western Union Telegraph Company, in reply to General Schenck’s communication. 467
280 General Schenck to Mr. Fish July 7 Inclosing correspondence upon the same subject with the general manager of the Anglo-American Telegraph Company. 469
281 do July 26 Rejoinder to Mr. Orton’s letter in answer to General Schenck’s communication on the above subject. 470
282 do Aug. 5 Inclosing copy of the Queen’s speech on the prorogation of Parliament. 475
283 do Aug. 12 Deportation of convicts and paupers from Great Britain to the United States. 476
284 do Aug. 22 Reduction of transatlantic telegraph rates. 483
285 do Aug. 23 Increase; without notice to traders, of the duties on rum and tobacco at British settlements on the Gold Coast of Africa. 484
286 Mr. Davis to General Schenck. Sept. 2 Replies of the British government respecting the deportation of criminals and paupers to the United States not satisfactory. 486
287 General Schenck to Mr. Fish. Sept. 13 Prize offered by British societies for the best essay on the subject of a code of public international law. 487
288 do Oct. 4 Blockade of a part of the Gold Coast of Africa 488
289 do Oct. 15 Consular convention between the United States and Great Britain. 489
290 Mr. Fish to General Schenck. Nov. 8 Case of Albert A. Gardner, master of the American ship Anna Camp; necessity of a consular convention between the United States and Great Britain. 490
291 General Schenck to Mr. Fish. Dee. 12 Facilities to be extended at Hobart Town to the United States expedition for observing the transit of Venus. 491
292 do 1874. Jan. 24 Early dissolution of Parliament. 492
293 do Jan. 26 Inclosing Mr. Disraeli’s speech on the dissolution of Parliament. 492
294 Mr. Fish to General Schenck. Feb. 4 Inclosing parts of a dispatch from the United States consul at Tripoli, stating that a slave-trade has been carried on between Africa and Constantinople by the way of Malta, and requesting that the subject be brought to the notice of Earl Granville. 494
295 General Schenck to Mr. Fish. Feb. 5 Inclosing correspondence respecting facilities to be extended in New Zealand to the United States expedition for observing the transit of Venus. 494
296 do Feb. 10 Consular convention between the United States and Great Britain. 495
297 do Feb. 18 Result of the elections in favor of the conservatives; change of ministry. 496
298 Mr. Moran to Mr. Fish Feb. 25 Members of the new cabinet; reception of the heads of embassies and legations by Lord Derby, the new secretary of state for foreign affairs. 497
299 do Mar. 7 Opening of the Ninth Parliament 499
300 do Mar. 21 Inclosing the Queen’s speech; read by the lord chancellor at the opening of Parliament. 500
301 do Mar. 31 Inclosing correspondence with Lord Derby respecting the alleged slave-trade between Tripoli and Constantinople, via Malta. 501
302 do Apr. 9 Inclosing newspaper articles respecting the reported cession of the Fiji Islands to Great Britain. 502
303 do May 7 Earl Russell’s speech in Parliament respecting the treaty of Washington. 505
304 do May 16 Alleged cession of the Fiji Islands to Great Britain; letter addressed by Lord Kimberley to Commodore Goodenough and Mr. Layard, instructing them to report upon the Fiji Islands. 506
305 do May 30 Raising of the blockade of the Gold Coast 514
306 General Schenck to Mr. Fish June 3 Discussion in Parliament respecting the treaty of Washington. 514
307 do June 11 Incloses communications from the British Government respecting the alleged slave-trade between Tripoli and Constantinople. 517
308 General Schenck to Mr. Fish 1873. July 18 Inclosing the report of Commodore Goodenough and Mr. Consul Layard on the offer of the cession of the Fiji Islands to the British Crown. 519
309 do Aug. 7 Prorogation of Parliament: the Queen’s speech 539
310 do Aug. 20 Appeal made by Don Carlos to the Christian powers. 541
311 Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. Sept. 30 Inquiring if any steps have been taken by the British government to carry into effect the provisions of Article XXX of the treaty of Washington as to United States vessels. 546
312 Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. Oct. 1 Suggesting a practical mode of carrying out the provisions of Article XXX of the treaty of Washington. 546
313 Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. Oct. 4 Same subject; stating that a copy of Sir Edward Thornton’s note of October 1st has been transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury, with a request for an expression of his views thereon. 547
314 Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. 1874. Jan. 23 Coolie trade at Macao; suggests that a joint remonstrance be addressed to the Portuguese government on the subject; inclosing a memorandum denying that there has been any emigration of coolies to British possessions since 1866. 547
315 do Jan. 24 Same subject; proclamation issued by the governor of Macao ordering the cessation of coolie emigration from that port. 550
316 Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. Feb. 16 Same subject; satisfaction expressed at the action of the governor of Macao. 550
317 Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. Mar. 10 Proposed blockade of the northern coast of Spain. 550
318 do Mar. 11 Denial of the Maltese authorities that they permit the conveyance of slaves to Constantinople. 552
319 Mr. Davis to Sir Edward Thornton. Apr. 4 Inquiry respecting the laws of Canada respecting the transportation of goods and passengers on American vessels. 552
320 Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Davis. Apr. 6 Stating that the above inquiry would be referred to the governor-general of Canada, and requesting similar information in regard to Canadian vessels plying between ports of the United States. 553
321 Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. Apr. 24 Same subject; incloses letter from the Secretary of the Treasury. 553
322 Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. May 14 Inclosing copy of an act passed by the colony of Newfoundland to carry into effect the provisions of treaty of Washington in regard to that colony, and requesting that the President be invited to issue the necessary proclamation on the subject. 554
323 Mr. Fish, to Sir Edward Thornton. May 18 Same subject; suggests a time for the simultaneous carrying into effect of the provisions of the treaty by the proclamations of the President of the United States and the governor-general of Canada. 557
324 do May 25 Same subject; suggests some modifications in the draft of governor-general’s proclamation, and submits a draft of a protocol. 558
325 Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. May 26 Same subject; the proclamation of the governor-general of Canada to be issued to carry into effect the provisions of the treaty of Washington on the 1st of June. 559
326 Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. May 27 Same subject; appoints a time for signing the protocol. 559
327 Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. June 10 Laws or Canada respecting the transportation on American vessels of goods and passengers between Canadian ports. 559
328 Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. June 12 Same subject: requests information respecting the interpretation of a doubtful point in the Canadian coasting-laws. 560
329 Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. June 19 Inclosing copy of a dispatch from Her Majesty’s consul-general at Tripoli, respecting the alleged slave-traffic between Tripoli and Constantinople. 561
330 Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. June 19 Inquiring whether Labrador forms part of the Dominion of Canada. 562
331 Mr. Watson to Mr. Fish July 17 Her Majesty’s government will await the action of the United States Senate in regard to the draft of a reciprocity treaty between the United States and Canada, before taking any fresh steps respecting the fisheries commission; the right of the British government to revert to the provisions of the treaty of Washington, not to be prejudiced by any delay which may occur in connection with the reciprocity treaty. 563
332 Mr. Fish to Mr. Watson 1874. July 18 Same subject; calls attention to some slight errors implied in Mr. Watson’s note of July 17; refers to the concluding part of that note, and states the understanding of the United States Government respecting the matter to which it relates. 563
333 Mr. Watson to Mr. Fish July 24 Inclosing copy of a dispatch addressed by the Earl of Derby to Her Majesty’s ambassador at St. Petersburg respecting the proposed conference at Brussels. 564
334 do July 24 Requesting that the thanks of the Queen and Her Majesty’s government be conveyed to Mr. Edwin James, for his conduct in the outrage upon Mr. Magee, the British vice-consul at San José de Guatemala; also expressing satisfaction at the assistance rendered by the United States minister. 566
335 Mr. Fish to Mr. Watson July 27 Recalling attention to a previous note respecting the relations of Labrador to the dominion of Canada. 567
336 Mr. Watson to Mr. Fish July 30 Labrador is under the jurisdiction of Newfoundland. 567
337 do Sept. 3 Inclosing copy of a dispatch from the governor of Hong-Kong, calling attention to the number of coolies shipped from that port to San Francisco. 567
338 do Sept. 9 Respecting arrangements for the payment of the sum due from the United States to Great Britain under the award of the mixed commission. 570
339 Mr. Cadwalader to Mr. Watson. Sept. 19 Same subject; appointing a time for making the payment. 570
340 Mr. Watson to Mr. Cadwalader. Sept. 21 Same subject; stating that Mr. Howard and the writer have been named joint agents for the distribution of the award made by the mixed commission appointed under the twelfth article of the treaty of Washington, and that until further notice the drafts on the United States Treasury received by Mr. Howard and himself would be indorsed by them. 570
341 Mr. Watson to Mr. Fish Sept. 21 Same subject; inclosing copy of a dispatch from the Earl of Derby. 571
342 Receipt Sept. 21 Receipt signed in duplicate by the British agents on payment by the Secretary of State of the amount awarded to British claimants by the United States and British Claims Commission, September 21, 1874. 571
343 Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. Oct. 24 Refers to the Departments note of June 19, and mentions the necessity of having the information whether Labrador is a part of the colony of Newfoundland. 572
344 Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. Oct. 26 Stating that the whole of Labrador outside of the province of Quebec, is under the jurisdiction of Newfoundland. 572
345 Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. Oct. 27 Acknowledging the receipt of the above note 573
346 Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. Oct. 28 Report of the commission appointed to inquire into the alleged laxity of the police of Malta in regard to the transit through it of slaves from Tripoli to Constantinople: the British government does not think that the Malta police failed in their duty; suggests that the United States consuls communicate more unreservedly with the British officials in regard to the slave-traffic referred to. 573
347 Mr. Cadwalader to Sir Edward Thornton. Nov. 5 Acknowledging the receipt of the preceding note 574
348 Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. Nov. 13 Transmitting copy of letter from the governor-general of Canada inclosing orders of the privy council of Canada respecting the regulations governing the transportation of dutiable merchandise between the Dominion and the United States. 574
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greece.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
349 Mr. Francis to Mr. Fish 1873. May 24 Agreement, awaiting the action of the Greek Chambers, between the Greek government and the Laurium Mining Company. 576
350 Mr. Read to Mr. Fish. 1874. April 3 Proposed increase of the duty on currants by the United States Government. 577
351 do May 3 Ministerial crisis 577
352 do May 10 Duty on dried currants 578
353 do May 10 Religious ceremonies on St. George’s Day 579
354 do May 12 Ministerial crisis 579

hawaiian islands.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
355 Mr. Peirce to Mr. Fish 1874. Aug. 8 Prorogation of the Hawaiian Legislative Assembly; speech of the King; new telegraph bill. 580

hayti.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
356 Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett 1873. June 25 Inclosing copy of a letter from Messrs. Lazarus & Co., respecting a new Haytian law prohibiting the exportation of specie. 582
357 Mr. Bassett to Mr. Fish Sept. 6 Formal reply of the National Assembly of Hayti to the message of the President. 583
358 do Sept. 15 Instructions issued to the British diplomatic agent in Hayti and San Domingo to inform the government of San Domingo that Her Majesty’s government have determined to abandon the practice which has heretofore existed of receiving political refugees in Her Majesty’s consulates and vice-consulates throughout that republic. 584
359 do Sept. 15 Consent of the British government to refer to an arbitrator certain points in the case of the Dominican insurgent steamer Telégrafe. 585
360 do Sept. 15 Circular of the Haytian minister of the interior to the common councils of the republic, charging them to send to his department a list of all foreigners domiciled in their respective localities. 585
361 do Sept. 15 Banishment of Luperon from San Domingo 587
362 do Sept. 15 Proclamation of President Saget, dissolving the Corps Législatif. 588
363 Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett Oct. 16 Claims of United States citizens against the government of Hayti. 591
364 do Oct. 16 Condition of affairs in San Domingo 592
365 Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett Nov. 1 Gratification expressed at the disposition of the Haytian government to provide for the settlement of the Salnave claims. 592
366 Mr. Bassett to Mr. Fish 1874. Jan. 23 Complimentary address made to the President of Hayti by the United States minister, as dean of the diplomatic and consular corps. 593
367 do Jan. 23 Neutrality of the Haytian government respecting Dominican affairs. 594
368 do Feb. 9 Case of the British vessel Invincible. 597
369 do Feb. 23 Haytian politics; General Michel Domingue the probable successor of President Saget. 598
370 do Mar. 9 Inclosing correspondence respecting the acceptance of the American trade-dollar in payment 601
371 do Mar. 9 Presentation of the diplomas and decorations conferred by the President of the French Republic upon President Saget. 604
372 do Apr. 9 Haytian politics 605
373 do Apr. 17 Recommends the presence of a United States man-of-war at Port au Prince. 606
374 do May 9 Elevation of Ignatio M. Gonzalez to the Presidency of the Dominican Republic; relations between that republic and Hayti. 607
375 do May 9 Arrival of the United States steamship Kansas at Port au Prince; permission granted to the captain to make surveys of reefs and shoals in Haytian waters. 609
376 Mr. Bassett to Mr. Fish 1874. May 9 Threatened political complications in Hayti 611
377 do May 21 Resignation of the presidency of Hayti by Nissage Saget. 611
378 do May 21 Presence at Port au Prince of men-of-war of European powers. 617
379 do May 25 Departure of Ex-President Saget from Port au Prince 618
380 do June 6 Return of the Kansas; threatened political disturbances. 618
381 do June 6 Haytian politics 619
382 do June 16 General Michel Dominque elected President of Hayti. 620
383 do June 23 Decree of the Constituent Assembly; inauguration of President Domingue; proclamation issued by him; his character. 620
384 do June 23 Contemplated treaty of peace between Hayti and the Dominican Republic. 623
385 do July 9 Celebration of the Fourth of July in Hayti. 625
386 Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett July 22 Acknowledgments of the President to President Domingue for his friendly sentiments to the United States, expressed in his note addressed to Mr. Bassett on the Fourth of July. 625
387 Mr. Bassett to Mr. Fish July 29 Good feeling toward Americans, shown by attentions extended to them at a ball given in honor of President Domingue. 626

italy.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
388 Mr. Wurts to Mr. Fish 1873. Sept. 7 Number of American residents in Italy 626
389 Mr. Marsh to Mr. Fish. Nov. 29 Consent of the Italian government to the protection of American citizens by the legation of Italy at Madrid. 627
390 Mr. Wurts to Mr. Fish Dec. 31 Reception by the King and the Prince and Princess of Piedmont of the chiefs of missions on the last day of the year. 627
391 Mr. Marsh to Mr. Fish 1874. Mar. 24 Twenty-fifth anniversary of the accession of Victor Emanuel II to the throne of Italy. 628
392 Count Zannini to Mr. Fish Dec. 16 1874. Requesting that Italian vessels entering United States ports be measured according to the English method. 628
393 Count Corti to Mr. Fish Apr. 27 Suggesting-co-operation of the United States Government to prevent foreign vagrancy. 629
394 Mr. Fish to Count Corti May 4 The United States Government willing to co-operate respecting the alleged vagrancy of Italian children if it could’ be suggested how any practical benefit could be derived therefrom. 632
395 Count Corti to Mr. Fish May 26 Inclosing copy of a circular issued by the Italian minister of marine, fixing the relation between the Italian ton and the measures of capacity of foreign vessels. 633
396 Mr. Fish to Count Corti June 5 Stating that a copy of Count Corti’s note of May 26, and its inclosure, will be communicated to the Secretary of the Treasury. 634
397 do Inclosing copy of a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, respecting the subject of Count Corti’s note of May 26. 635

japan.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
398 Mr. De Long to Mr. Fish 1873. Apr. 21 Submitting inquiry made by Capt. Benjamin Pease, under what governmental protection the residents of the Bonin Islands are. 635
399 Mr. Fish to Mr. De Long May 31 The Bonin Islands not under the protection of the United States. 636
400 Mr. De Long to Mr. Fish June 2 Proposed modification of Japanese hunting-regulations to govern foreign residents. 637
401 do July 5 Submitting inquiries made by an American citizen respecting the rights and privileges of Americans resident in Japan. 643
402 Mr. Davis to Mr. De Long July 22 Copy of an instruction to General Schenck respecting a provisional arrangement proposed by the government of Japan to that of Italy. 645
403 Mr. Davis to Mr. De Long 1873. Aug. 21 Reply to the inquiry submitted in Mr. De Long’s dispatch No. 439, respecting the rights and privileges of Americans resident in Japan. 645
404 Mr. Hunter to Mr. Bingham. Sept. 6 Directing an examination of the Japanese hunting-regulations in connection with privileges secured by treaty to American citizens in Japan 645
405 Mr. De Long to Mr. Fish Sept. 22 Entertainment of the Duke of Genoa by the Emperor of Japan. 646
406 do Oct. 1 Release of Ytgana Ito, a Japanese, arrested on account of becoming a convert to Christianity. 647
407 do Oct. 5 Inclosing copy of a joint note addressed to the Japanese government, transmitting a draft of regulations for the government of foreigners traveling or doing business in the interior of Japan. 648
408 Mr. Bingham to Mr. Fish Oct. 7 Farewell address of Mr. De Long to the Tenno, and presentation by Mr. Bingham of his credentials as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the United States. 651
409 do Oct. 20 Nomination of Soyeshima Taneomi to be “gaimu sosai,” or superintendent of foreign affairs. 652
410 do Oct. 21 Audience granted by the Tenno to Mr. C. W. Brooks, Japanese consul in San Francisco. 652
411 Mr. Fish to Mr. Bingham Nov. 7 Objects to having the deposits, contemplated in the draft of hunting regulations submitted to the Japanese government, made with consuls of the United States. 653
412 Mr. Bingham to Mr. Fish Nov. 17 The Japanese hunting-regulations not in conflict with rights and privileges secured by treaty to American citizens residing in Japan; general power of Japan to legislate over all persons within her territory. 653
413 do Nov. 18 Desires instructions whether to call the attention of the Japanese government to the nonpayment of a moiety of the indemnity on account of the attacks made at Shimonoseki by the-Daimio of Choshien. 654
414 do Dec. 5 Inclosing an abstract of Mr. D. W. Ap Jones, upon the adaptation of certain districts in Japan to the growth of cattle and sheep. 655
415 do Dec. 18 In regard to deposits to be made with the consuls of the United States in connection with hunting-regulations. 658
416 Mr. Fish to Mr. Bingham 1874. Jan. 7 The minister’s views respecting the Japanese “hunting-regulations” in accord with those of the Department. 658
417 do Jan. 8 Payment of the Simonoseki’s claim not released; not thought best to unduly press it. 659
418 Mr. Bingham to Mr. Fish. Jan. 12 Address of the diplomatic corps to the Tenno on New Year’s day, and the Tenno’s reply. 659
419 do Jan. 14 Inclosing correspondence with the consul at Hakodadi, respecting an American citizen who went into the interior of Yesso without permission of the Japanese authorities. 660
420 do Jan. 17. Attempted assassination of Iwakura Tomomi 661
421 do Jan. 19 Inclosing copy of memorandum from the Japanese minister for foreign affairs, respecting the Japanese minister for foreign affairs, respecting the Japanese “hunting-regulation.” 662
422 do Feb. 19 Memorial to the Sa In, (lower council,) asking that a parliament or popular assembly be established in Japan; reply to the memorial. 664
423 Mr. Fish to Mr. Bingham Feb. 23 Expressing opinion respecting the case of Mr. Wood, an American citizen, who had passed the treaty-limit in Japan without permission. 668
424 Mr. Bingham to Mr. Fish Feb. 23 Requesting instructions respecting the unpaid balance of the Shimonoseki indemnity. 669
425 Mr. Fish to Mr. Bingham Feb. 27 Approving the minister’s dispatches respecting the permission to foreigners to trade and travel in the interior of Japan; the United States would accept such a privilege for its citizens but cannot yet surrender any right of extraterritoriality. 670
426 Mr. Bingham to Mr. Fish. Mar. 9 Note from some of the foreign representatives to the Japanese minister for foreign affairs, maintaining that treaty stipulations require that foreign consuls shall be consulted by the commissioner of customs before making any general customs-regulations. 671
427 Mr. Davis to Mr. Bingham. Mar. 20 Approving the minister’s course in connection with the attempted assassination of Iwakura Tomomi.; 674
428 Mr. Fish to Mr. Bingham 1874. Apr. 20 Sanctions the acceptance of the sum due to the United States on account of the Simonoseki indemnity; authorizes a continuance of co-operative action with other powers. 674
429 Mr. Bingham to Mr. Fish Apr. 22 The Japanese expedition to Formosa, and the participation therein of an American ship and American citizens. 675
430 do Apr. 24 Same subject; orders issued by the Japanese government to detach the American ship and the American citizens from the expedition to Formosa. 681
431 do May 19 Permission granted to the commander of the Tuscarora to examine and ascertain a place on the coast of Japan suitable for landing a sub-marine cable. 682
432 do May 20 Asking instructions as to a further installment of the, Simonoseki indemnity. 682
433 do June. 3 Refusal of a Japanese court to compel the attendance of witnesses in a case in which A. C. Dunn, an American citizen, is plaintiff. 683
434 do June 3 The Japanese expedition to Formosa; new notification issued by the Japanese government; the American ship New York detached from the expedition. 684
435 Mr. Fish to Mr. Bingham June 6 Replying to the minister’s dispatches respecting the participation of American citizens in the expedition to Formosa. 686
436 Mr. Bingham to Mr. Fish June 17 Acceptance and remittance of two installments or the Simonoseki indemnity; the Japanese government, informed. 686
437 do June 18 Further information respecting the Japanese expedition to Formosa. 687
438 Mr. Fish to Mr. Bingham July 20 Asks information respecting certain points in connection with the case of A. C. Dunn, to whom a Japanese court refused to issue process to compel the attendance of witnesses. 691
439 do July 29 Approval of the minister’s proceedings to detach American citizens and the New York from the expedition to Formosa; reference made to the act of June 22, 1860, authorizing United States ministers to issue writs and proclamations in such cases; information that Mr. Wasson has not been in the service of the United States. 692
440 Mr. Bingham to Mr. Fish July 29 Situation of affairs between China and Japan 693
441 do Aug. 12 Receipt and remittance of further sums on account of the Simonoseki indemnity. 694
442 Mr. Fish to Mr. Bingham. Aug. 26 Co-operative policy of the United States in Japan. 697
443 do Sept. 1 Referring to the attitude of Japan toward China, and instructing the United States minister to exercise vigilance in protecting the rights of American citizens, and maintaining the neutrality of the United States in case of war. 698
444 do Sept, 2 Receipt in full of the amount due from Japan from the Simonoseki indemnity. 699

liberia.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
445 Mr. Turner to Mr. Fish. 1874. Jan. 1 Banquet given by the postmaster-general of Liberia: remarks of the United States minister. 699
446 do Feb. 16 Proceedings of the late session: of the Liberian legislature. 700
447 do Mar. 28 Reception of a German consul; composition of the diplomatic and consular corps at Monrovia. 706
448 do June 8 Arrival of the United States ship Congress at Monrovia. 708
449 do June 20 Resolutions passed at Monrovia respecting the death of Charles Sumner. 710

mexico.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
450 Mr. Foster to Mr. Fish 1873. Sept. 27 Report of the minister of war of Mexico respecting; the condition of the Mexican army. 713
451 do Sept. 30 Amendments to the Mexican constitution 713
452 Mr. Fish to Mr. Foster 1873. Oct. 22 Congratulating the Mexican government on the amendments to the Mexican constitution. 715
453 do Nov. 11 Transmitting a copy of a communication from the Secretary of the Interior, acknowledging the services of Don Antonio Montero in the removal of Kickapoo and other Indians from Mexico. 715
454 Mr. Foster to Mr. Fish Nov. 19 Gratification of the Mexican government on account of the congratulations of the United States Government upon the adoption of the amendments to the Mexican constitution. 716
455 do Nov. 22 Contract for building railroads in Mexico awarded to a Mexican company. 718
456 do Dec. 6 The United States consular agent at Tuxpan forbidden to raise the American flag. 719
457 do Dec. 31 Disturbances in Coahuila and Yucatan; Mexico and Vera Cruz Railroad Company; resignations. 720
458 do 1874. Jan. 7 Report of the Mexican minister of finance. 720
459 do Jan. 14 Mexican bonds held in the United States 721
460 do Jan. 23 Adjournment of the Mexican Congress; principal measures passed: speech of President Lerdo. 721
461 do Jan. 24 Debate in the Mexican Congress on the railway question. 723
462 Mr. Fish to Mr. Foster Jan. 28 Inclosing a communication from the Secretary of the Interior respecting alleged depredations of Apache Indians from United States territory upon citizens of Sonora. 726
463 do Jan. 29 Mexican bonds held by citizens of the United States 728
464 Mr. Foster to Mr. Fish Feb. 13 Report of the Mexican commission appointed to investigate the alleged depredations on the United States frontier. 728
465 Mr. Fish to Mr. Foster Feb. 16 Objection made by the Mexican authorities to raising the United States consular flag. 730
466 do Feb. 20 Respecting the apprehension and return of Alexander D. Hamilton a fugitive from justice from 731
467 Mr. Foster to Mr. Fish Feb. 24 Observance of the anniversary of Washington’s birthday. 731
468 do Feb. 28 Visit of President Lerdo, attended by governors of States, to the valley of Cuernavaca and the Cave of Cacahumilpa; case of kidnapping and murder: arrival of Santa Anna. 731
469 do Mar. 4 Thanks of the Mexican minister for foreign affairs respecting the steps taken by the United States Government for the prevention of depredations from Apache Indians. 732
470 do Mar. 7 Assassination of the Rev. J. L. Stephens; note of the United States minister to the Mexican government urging the arrest of the assassin. 734
471 do Mar. 12 Memorandum of Mexican bonds held by citizens of the United States. 735
472 Mr. Fish to Mr. Foster Mar. 25 Extradition of Alexander D. Hamilton prevented by General Cortina. 736
473 do Mar. 25 Assassination of the Rev J. L. Stephens 737
474 Mr. Foster to Mr. Fish Mar. 25 Mexican-border investigating committee 738
475 do Mar. 28 Correspondence between the minister for foreign affairs and the diplomatic corps in regard to the failure of the latter to raise flags on the anniversary of the birthday of President Juarez. 738
476 do Apr. 3 Opening of the Mexican Congress; address of President Lerdo. 742
477 do Apr. 15 Assassination of the Rev. J. L. Stephens; condemnation of some, of the guilty persons. 743
478 do Apr. 18 Orders issued by the Mexican government to arrest Hamilton, a fugitive from American justice. 744
479 do Apr. 21 Facilities extended by the Mexican government to the United States steamer Fortune to make a survey of the Mexican coast of the Gulf of Mexico. 746
480 do May 1 Report of the Mexican-border commission 746
481 do May 9 Efforts of the Mexican government to discover and arrest Alexander D. Hamilton. 748
482 do May 14 Return of tonnage dues illegally collected from three American vessels. 750
483 Mr. Fish to Mr. Foster May 27 Inclosing copy of a letter from the secretary of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in regard to the condemnation of the assassins of the Rev. J. L. Stephens. 751
484 Mr. Foster to Mr. Fish May 29 Concession to the Mexican Railroad Company forfeited; adjournment of the Mexican Congress. 751
485 Mr. Foster to Mr. Fish 1874. June 22 Correspondence with the minister for foreign affairs in regard to the display of flags on anniversaries. 752
486 do July 8 Celebration of the Fourth of July in Mexico 754
487 do Aug. 7 Transmitting copy of a letter from the Navy Department making acknowledgments for the valuable assistance of Lieutenant-Commander Greene, United States Navy, in his survey on the coast of Mexico. 754
488 do Aug. 15 Arrival in Mexico and reception of Ramon Uriarte, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of Guatemala, charged with adjusting the question of the boundary-limits between the two republics; question as to situation of the boundary-line between the United States and Mexico; English bondholders. 755
489 do Aug. 22 Murder of two American citizens, John W. Dunbar and Adolphus Straus. 756
490 do Sept. 2 Action of the Mexican authorities in regard to recent murder of American citizens. 758
491 Mr. Fish to Mr. Foster Sept. 8 Urging the punishment of the murderers of the Rev. John L. Stephens. 763
492 Mr. Foster to Mr. Fish Sept. 18 Opening of the Mexican Congress; speech of the president; political troubles in Oaxaca; resignation of General Benarides, minister to Germany; continued incursions of the Apaches into Sonora; proceedings of the Mexican-border commission; celebration of the anniversary of Mexican independence. 764
493 do Oct. 2 Inclosing articles from Mexican newspapers respecting rumored negotiations for the cession of territory by Mexico to the United States. 766
494 Señor Mariscal to Mr. Fish. Jan. 14 Protest against the incursion of Colonel McKenzie and his command into Mexican territory. 768
495 do May 5 Depredations of Apache Indians in Sonora. 772

netherlands.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
496 Mr. Gorham to Mr. Fish Mar. 12 Question of changing the money-system of the Netherlands. 776
497 do Mar. 28 Proceedings in the states-general respecting the Acheenese war. 778
498 do Apr. 16 Demand of Belgium for the extradition from Holland of Adolph Schmiderherg. 779
499 Do Apr. 25 Discussion in the states-general respecting the Acheenese war. 780
500 Do May 25 Fête commemorative of the coronation of William III, King of the Netherlands. 782
501 Mr. Westenberg to Mr. Fish 1873. Nov. 5 Making inquiries respecting a supposed stipulation in several extradition treaties of the United States. 783
502 do Nov. 10 Abolition of discriminating duties in the Dutch East Indies; hope expressed that the United States Government would remove discriminating duties on Dutch East Indian produce. 784
503 Mr. Fish to Mr. Westenberg Nov. 12 Replying to the inquiries in the minister’s note of the 5th November. 785
504 do Dec. 31 Communicating certain inquiries of the Secretary of the Treasury respecting Mr. Westenberg’s notes of the 19th February and 10th November. 786
505 Mr. Westenberg to Mr. Fish 1874. Mar. 11 Replying to the inquiries of the United States Treasury Department respecting the abolition of discriminating duties in the Dutch East Indies. 787
506 do Mar. 11 Suggesting the expediency of an arrangement by which judgments rendered by courts in one country may be carried into effect in another. 789
507 Mr. Fish to Mr. Westenberg Mar. 19 Same subject; the suggestion of the minister will receive consideration. 794
508 do May 6 Abolition of discriminating duties on the produce of countries east of the Cape of Good Hope so far as they affect the commerce of the Netherlands. 794
509 do June 4 Not thought best to attempt an arrangement such as that proposed by the government of the Netherlands, by which judgments rendered by courts in one country may be carried into effect in another. 794
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peru.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
510 Mr. Thomas to Mr. Fish 1873. Nov. 25 Apprehended public disaster 795
511 do Dec. 13 Application of Chinese residents in Peru for the assistance of the United States minister in enabling them to communicate with China in respect to the treatment of coolies in Peru. 795
512 do Dec. 20 Decree of President Pardo prescribing laws and regulations for the government of the banks of Peru. 796
513 do 1874. Jan. 26 Military outbreak in Lima 799
514 do May 17. Report of a commission appointed to estimate the quantity of guano, the property of Peru. 800
515 do Aug. 1 Message of President Pardo to the Congress of Peru: reply of the Congress. 804

portugal.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
516 Mr. Lewis to Mr. Fish 1874. Jan. 3 Opening of the Portuguese Cortes; speech of the King. 805
517 do Feb. 4 Measures of the Portuguese government for the suppression of the cooly-traffic at Macao. 807

russia.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
518 Mr. Jewell to Mr. Fish 1873. Dec. 31 Treaty between Russia and Bokhara; abolition of slave-trade in the latter country. 807
519 do 1874. Jan. 24 Marriage of the Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna to the Duke of Edinburgh. 808
520 do Jan. 27 Facilities promised to American astronomers for the observation of the transit of Venus at Vladivostok. 809
521 do Feb. 16 Rescript of the Emperor respecting primary schools. 809
522 do Feb. 17 Visit of the Emperor of Austria to Russia. 811
523 do Feb. 23 Disturbances in Poland 814
524 do Mar. 10 Inclosing report of Mr. Schuyler upon Central Asia. 815
525 do Mar. 13 Inclosing copy of a note from the Russian foreign office, stating that the Emperor has authorized the landing at Vladivostok of the United States expedition for the purpose of observing the transit of Venus. 831
526 do May 11 Financial condition and prospects of Russia 832
527 do May 13 Inclosing newspaper extract in relation to the Hebrews in Roumania. 836
528 do May 20 Emigration of the Mennonites 837
529 do June 22 A visit to Cronstadt 839
530 do July 18 The minister takes informal leave of the Emperor of Russia. 840
531 Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Fish July 31 Changes in the Russian government 841
532 do Aug. 12 Inclosing newspaper extracts respecting the rumored cession of the northern provinces of Mexico to the United States. 842
533 do Aug. 20 Refusal of the Emperor of Russia to recognize the Spanish Republic. 843
534 Do Aug. 29 Marriage of the Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovitch to the Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. 843

spain.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
535 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. 1873. Oct. 27 Inclosing copy of a decree announcing the visit of the minister of ultramar to Cuba and Porto Rico. 844
536 do Oct. 27 Condition of the Spanish finances 845
537 do Oct. 30 Conference with the minister of ultramar previous to his departure for the colonies. 846
538 do Nov. 7 Transmitting a copy of a communication addressed by the United States minister to the executive committee of the Spanish Abolition Society, on behalf of the President of the United States. 848
539 Do Dec. 15 Speech of General Jovellar on taking possession of the government of Cuba. 849
540 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. 1873. Dec. 20 Emancipation bill to be presented to the Cortes; Mr. Labra’s essay on emancipation in Porto Rico 850
541 do (Telegram) 1874. Jan. 3 Resignation of President Castelar; dispersion of the Cortes by General Pavia. 852
542 do (Telegram) Jan. 3 Provisional government formed by Marshal Serrano. 852
543 do (Telegram) Jan. 4 Marshal Serrano names himself president of the executive power and appoints a ministry. 852
544 do Jan. 6 Decree appointing a new commission to report the modifications necessary to adapt the penal laws of Spain to the colonies. 853
545 do (Telegram) Jan. 8 The executive will wait until tranquility is restored before ordering elections; unofficial relations with England continue. 854
546 Do Jan. 15 Inclosing translation of a note from Mr. Sagasta, announcing the organization of an executive authority in place of the late government. 854
547 do Jan. 15 Abolition of the tax on exports 855
548 do. Jan. 31 Chinese commission to Cuba 856
549 do Feb. 3 Decree declaring part of the northern coast of Spain in a state of blockade. 857
550 Mr. Fish to Mr. Cushing Feb. 6 General instructions in reference to the island of Cuba. 859
551 do Feb. 6 Containing instructions to ask that estates of American citizens seized in Cuba in violation of the treaty of 1795 be restored. 863
552 Mr. Adee to Mr. Fish Feb. 10 Inclosing copy of regulations for the Peruvian blockade of 1864. 865
553 do Feb. 24 Decree extending the time fixed by the decree declaring the northern coast of Spain in a state of blockade. 866
554 Mr. Fish to Mr. Cushing Mar. 4 Inclosing copy of a dispatch from the United States consul-general at Havana relating to the decree of the captain-general declaring the island of Cuba in a state of siege. 870
555 Mr. Adee to Mr. Fish Mar. 4 Political and military situation upon the investment of Marshal Serrano with the chief magistracy of the Spanish nation; decree conferring upon Mm the chief magistracy. 871
556 do Mar. 4 Decree indefinitely suspending the blockade of the northern coast of Spain. 876
557 do Mar. 9 Inclosing letter from Porto Rico, published in “La Epoca.” 876
558 do Mar. 14 Inclosing decrees accepting the resignation of General Jovellar as captain-general and superior civil governor of Cuba, and appointing General José de la Concha as his successor; also decrees establishing certain administrative changes in Cuba. 881
559 do Apr. 19 The military situation in Spain 883
560 Mr. Gushing to Mr. Fish May 6 Delay in reaching his post; military and political affairs. 884
561 do June 1 Presentation of the minister’s credentials as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the United States. 885
562 do June 18 Military operations between the Republicans and Carlists. 887
563 do June 18 Politics and finances 888
564 do June 30 Battle near Estella, and fall of General Concha. Mr. Camaeho’s report on the finances. 889
565 do July 2 Funeral of General Concha; prospects of success against the Carlists. 891
566 do July 20 Surrender of Cuenca to the Carlists; decrees issued. July 18, 1874. 893
567 do July 31 Rumored intervention of European powers in the affairs of Spain; sanguinary acts of the Carlists. 898
568 do Aug. 6 Inclosing copy of circular addressed by the minister of state to the diplomatic representatives of Spain in foreign countries. 900
569 do Aug. 10 Inclosing extracts from regulations issued by the ministry Of war. 903
570 do Aug. 14 Position of the United States in relation to the recognition of Spain. 904
571 do Aug. 14 Possible maritime complications in consequence of so many foreign cruisers being ordered to the Bay of Biscay. 905
572 do Aug. 15 The military situation in Spain 906
573 do Aug. 24 Contradicting the rumor of the intended cession of Puerto Rico to Germany. 907
574 do Aug. 25 Massacre by the Carlists of one hundred and ninety-three prisoners of war. 908
575 Mr. Cushing to Mr. Fish 1874. Aug. 25 Strength of the Spanish navy 909
576 Mr. Fish to Mr. Cushing Aug. 27 Atrocities of the civil war in Spain 910
577 Mr. Cushing to Mr. Fish Aug. 27 Results of the conscription; the military situation. 910
578 do Sept. 16 Official contradiction of the rumor respecting the cession of Puerto Rico to Germany. 912
579 do Sept. 22 Inclosing copy of a letter from Admiral Polo de Bernabé to El Gobierno, declaring the correspondence respecting Puerto Rico, attributed to him by a New York journal, to be a forgery and a falsehood. 913
580 Mr. Cadwalader to Mr. Gushing. Oct. 7 Approving the minister’s course respecting the alleged transfer of Puerto Rico to Germany. 914
581 do Oct. 20 Admiral Polo’s letter respecting the correspondence attributed to him by the Freeman’s Journal. 914
582 Admiral Polo de Bernabé to Mr. Fish. Feb. 19 Inclosing translation of a memorandum addressed by the executive power of Spain to foreign Bowers. 914
583 Senor Ulloa to Admiral Polo de Bernabé. May 22 Circular addressed to the diplomatic representatives of Spain, inclosing the manifesto addressed by the new ministry to the Spanish republic. 917

correspondence respecting the steamer virginius.

I.—Correspondence with the legation of the United States at Madrid.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
584 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) 1873. Nov. 6 Virginius captured six miles from Jamaica. Captain-general ordered, on Sickles’s suggestion, to await orders. 922
585 Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) Nov. 7 The summary proceedings demand investigation as inhuman; reparation will be required if American citizens have been wrongfully executed. 922
586 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. Nov. 7 Reporting his interviews with Mr. Carvajal and with President Castelar; the latter had ordered that no person be executed without authority of Cortes: General Sickles expresses satisfaction. 922
587 do (Telegram.) Nov. 8 Mr. Fish’s telegram of 7th communicated to minister of state; Spanish government would spontaneously do all required by public law and treaty obligation. 923
588 do. (Telegram.) Nov. 8 Spanish government regrets execution of four prisoners: further orders sent to stay proceedings. 924
589 do Nov. 8 Detailed account of interview with minister of state; Minister of state says no formal demand will be necessary on the part of the United States; Spanish government will at once take up the question and decide it; the case of the Deerhound cited; the same principles will be applied to the Yirginius; imperative orders sent from Madrid to cease Proceedings. 924
590 do (Telegram.) Nov. 10 No detailed report yet received from captain-general. 926
591 do Nov. 11 Has asked that consul may confer with American Citizens, prisoners at Santiago. 927
592 Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) Nov. 11 Havana Official Bulletin of 5th says communication with Santiago interrupted; voluntary restoration of vessel and tender of reparation expected. 927
593 do (Telegram.). Nov. 12 Accounts from Havana of execution of captain and thirty-six of crew and eighteen others; if correct, General Sickles to protest against the act as brutal and barbarous, and ample reparation will be demanded; confidentially informed that doubts exist as to right of Virginius to carry the flag. 927
594 do Nov. 12 With copies of telegrams commenting on the proceedings; course of Spanish government accepted as evidence of willingness to administer justice; condemnation of the act should be followed by punishment; instructed to say so to Spanish government, and that this Government fears that Spain cannot control the insurrection of the Casino Espagnole; awaiting information as to Virginius. 92
595 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. 1873. Nov. 12 With copy of note to minister of state requesting that American prisoners may enjoy privileges guaranteed by treaty of 1795. 929
596 do. (Telegram.) Nov. 12 The case of the Deerbound 930
597 do Nov. 12 Same subject 930
598 do Nov. 12 Interview with President Castelar, who says such scandals must cease; that interrogatories had been addressed to the captain-general, and that as soon as replied to General Sickles would receive a communication. 931
599 do (Telegram.) Nov. 12 Preliminary report; Virginius attempted a landing; pursuit began in Spanish waters; papers irregular. 932
600 do Nov. 13 Detailed account of interview with Carvajal on same subject; comments of General Sickles on the report. 932
601 do Nov. 13 Minister of state informs him of execution of forty-nine prisoners; orders from Madrid arrived too late to prevent it; slaughter had ceased; discussion between General Sickles and the minister; orders will be given to assure to United States citizens protection of ordinary tribunals; General Sickles urges speedy solution; calls attention to executions in pursuance of previous convictions made in absence of accused. 933
602 do (Telegram.) Nov. 13 Account of the same interview 935
603 Mr. Fish to General Sickles. Nov. 14 Transmitting copies of telegrams 936
604 do (Telegram.) Nov. 14 Vice-consul at Santiago not allowed to telegraph to Kingston. 936
605 do (Telegram.) Nov. 14 Instructing him to demand restoration of Virginius, surrender of survivors, salute to the flag, and punishment of guilty officials. In case of refusal within twelve days to close legation and leave Madrid. 936
606 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. Nov. 14 With copy of note to minister of state protesting against summary executions. 937
607 do (Telegram.) Nov. 14 Protest made; telegram received 937
608 do (Telegram.) Nov. 14 Receipt of telegrams 937
609 do (Telegram.) Nov. 15 Demand made by note 938
610 do (Telegram.) Nov. 15 An ill-tempered reply, rejecting protest; Spain would decide questions according to law and her dignity. 938
611 Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) Nov. 15 Hall reports fifty-seven more executions, (see No. 730 post;) if Spain cannot redress these outrages, United States will; these instructions to be used cautiously and discreetly. 938
612 General Sickles to Mr. Fish: (Telegram.) Nov. 15 Duplicate of protest; receipt of telegrams. 938
613 do Nov. 16 With copy of note to Mr. Carvajal demanding reparation. 939
614 do Nov. 16 With copy of Mr. Carvajal’s reply, and of General Sickles’s rejoinder; the hostile and abusive attitude of the Madrid press. 939
615 do Nov. 16 Transmitting copy of note to minister of state respecting refusal of permission to consul at Santiago to telegraph. 944
616 do Nov. 16 Transmitting copy of note to minister of state respecting further executions reported from Havana. (See No. 614, supra.) 945
617 do (Telegram.) Nov. 16 Same subject; reports from Havana denied by Castelar. 945
618 do (Telegram.) Nov. 16 British minister is instructed respecting execution of seventeen British subjects. 946
619 Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) Nov. 17 Instructing him to cable the text of his correspondence with the Spanish government. 946
620 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. Nov. 17 Transmitting copy of note from Carvajal, stating that authorities at Santiago have been instructed to allow consul to communicate with American prisoners. 946
621 do Nov. 18 Transmitting copy of reply of minister of state to demand for reparation. 947
622 do Nov. 18 Transmitting copy of reply of minister of state to note of November 16, respecting reports from Havana. (See No. 616, supra.) 949
623 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) 1873. Nov. 18 Same subject as No. 624 950
624 do (Telegram.) Nov. 18 Same subject as No. 623 951
625 do (Telegram.) Nov. 18 Reply of minister of state to note of November 15, (see No. 616, supra;) General Sickles regards it as a refusal, and proposes to close the legation unless otherwise ordered. 951
626 do (Telegram.) Nov. 18 Same subject; he regards the note as an invitation to a discussion. 951
627 do (Telegram.) Nov. 18 Asking that a vessel may be ordered to Valencia to take him to France. 952
628 do Nov. 19 Transmitting copy of Carvajal’s reply rejecting protest. 952
629 do Nov. 19 Transmitting copy of private letter from General Sickles to Mr. Carvajal, dated November 6. 953
630 do (Telegram.) Nov. 19 Is waiting instructions 953
631 do (Telegram.) Nov. 19 Popular feeling in Madrid violent and abusive 954
632 do (Telegram.) Nov. 19 Good offices of England asked and refused, unless on the basis of ample reparation. 954
633 do (Telegram.) Nov. 19 Madrid papers announce the postponement of the question till Congress meets. 954
634 do (Telegram.) Nov. 19 Correspondence sent to London 954
635 Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) Nov. 19 Telegrams received; instructions will be sent immediately. 955
636 do (Telegram.) Nov. 19 Reports of further executions contradicted from Havana, (see No. 733, post;) Spanish minister in Washington has shown a telegram from his government, asking time for inquiry and expressing intention to make reparation; this regarded as a reconsideration of decision communicated to General Sickles; he will, therefore, defer his departure. 955
637 do. (Telegram.) Nov. 20 Postponement till 26th agreed to 955
638 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) Nov. 20 Unsatisfactory tone of the notes from the minister of state. 956
639 do (Telegram.) Nov. 20 Same subject; differences between representations at Madrid and those in Washington; advises his withdrawal from Madrid; advises that Italian government be requested to authorize its minister to accept custody of library and property. 956
640 Mr. Fish to General Sickles (Telegram.) Nov. 21 President decides that he must remain at his post; this Government must take into consideration the representations made at Washington; a vessel cannot, be sent to Valencia. 957
641 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) Nov. 21 Efforts in Spain to conciliate England 957
642 do (Telegram.) Nov. 21 Receipt of instructions acknowledged. 957
643 do (Telegram.) Nov. 23 Same 958
644 Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) Nov. 23 Have requested Italian government as suggested, (No. 639. supra;) arbitration has been proposed and declined. 958
645 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) Nov. 24 Asking instruction 958
646 Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) Nov. 25 If no accommodation reached by the close of tomorrow, he is to leave; if a proposition is submitted, he will refer it to Washington and defer action. 958
647 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) Nov. 25 Lord Granville regards the reparation demanded as just and moderate. 959
648 do Nov. 26 Forwarding copy of note to minister of state, ask-for his passports. 759
649 do (Telegram.) Nov. 26 President Castelar says General Sickles will receive a note to-day recognizing the principles on which the American demand is made, and asking a delay till December 25, for investigation. 960
650 do (Telegram.) Nov. 26 Receipt of instructions; has notified minister that he may defer reply to request for passports. 960
651 do (Telegram.) Nov. 26 Transmits the substance of a note received from the minister of state, containing a proposal for an adjustment. 961
652 do (Telegram) Nov. 26 Comment upon the note of the minister of state 961
653 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. 1873. Nov. 27 Transmits translation of the note from the minister of state. 961
654 do Nov. 27 Transmits copies of a private note from Mr. Carvajal to General Sickles, and his reply. 963
655 Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) Nov. 27 Transmitting copy of Senate resolution of June 16, 1858, that detention of American vessels on the high seas by force in time of peace is in derogation of the sovereignty of the United States. 963
656 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) Nov. 28 Has reason to think Spanish government will yield our terms; hopes to announce result that afternoon. 964
657 do (Telegram.) Nov. 28 Instructions received. Proposes to renew request for passports. 964
658 do Nov. 28 Transmitting correspondence with Italian minister at Madrid respecting charge of effects of legation. 964
659 do (Telegram.) Nov. 28 Announcing that it had been informally agreed at Madrid the previous day that reparation should be made in accordance with the American demand; that he is now informed that a different proposition has been authorized by Mr. Fish and accepted by the Spanish government; inquires whether it is true. 965
660 Mr. Fish to General Sickles. Nov. 28 Supposing, from the tenor of General Sickles’s dispatches, that he had left Madrid, the reply to the last Spanish proposal was communicated to Admiral Polo, who now says negotiations are going on at Madrid; having received notice that General Sickles would demand his passports at 3 to-day, (see 74, supra,) it is supposed that those negotiations have dropped. 966
661 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) Nov. 29 Communicates substance of a note from minister of state respecting settlement; comments adversely upon it, and advises insistence upon original terms. 966
662 do Nov. 29 Same subjects as 659 and 661; incloses text of the correspondence. 967
663 Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) Nov. 29 Spanish minister yesterday made a proposal embracing substance of demands of 15th, with slight variations, which has been accepted and protocol signed. (See 707, post.) 969
664 do (Telegram.) Nov. 29 Remain at post 969
665 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) Nov. 29 Acknowledging receipt of 664 969
666 do (Telegram.) Nov. 30 Capture of Virginius made by order of commander of fleet. 970
667 Mr. Fish to General Sickles: (Telegram.) Dec. 1 Stating the substance of the arrangement made with Admiral Polo. (See No. 707, post.) 970
668 do (Telegram.) Dec. 2 The delay on the part of Spain in carrying out the agreements in the protocol excites apprehensions; is instructed to express to minister of state the President’s disappointment, and that he looks for the immediate execution of the agreement. 970
669 Mr. Fish to the diplomatic officers and consuls-general of the United States, (circular.) Dec. 3 Circular-instructions inclosing copy of the President’s annual message, and of the protocol of November 29. (See No. 707. post.) 971
670 Mr. Fish to General Sickles. Dec. 3 Inclosing copies of Consul-General Hall’s dispatches. (See Nos. 734, 735, post.) 971
671 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) Dec. 3 Powers sent to Admiral Polo to negotiate place and time for surrender of Virginius. 972
672 do (Telegram.) Dec. 3 Same subject 972
673 Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) Dec. 4 Admiral Polo is instructed to consult authorities in Havana respecting time and place of surrender; represent the urgency of the case and necessity there should be no more delay. 972
674 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) Dec. 5 Admiral Polo will be instructed to lose no time in coming to an understanding. 972
675 do (Telegram.) Dec. 6 Semi-officially announced that his conduct is disapproved; he offers to tender his resignation. 973
676 Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) Dec 6 Alleged publication unauthorized; no dissatisfaction expressed; important that he should remain. 973
677 do (Telegram.) Dec. 8 A greement fixing time and place for surrender signed. 973
678 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) Dec. 15 President Castelar informs him of surrender of Virginius and survivors. 973
679 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) 1873. Dec. 16 Requesting publication of telegram tendering resignation, and reply. 974
680 Mr. Fish to General Sickles (Telegram.) Dec. 17 Declining to publish telegrams respecting resignation, as it was hypothetical. 974
681 do (Telegram.) Dec. 18 Official information of surrender of Virginius 974
682 General Sickles to Mr. Fish (Telegram.) Dec. 20 Tenders his resignation 974
683 do (Telegram.) Dec. 20 Stated in Madrid, by authority, that Spam will require the restoration of the Yirginius. 975
684 Mr. Fish to General Sickles (Telegram.) Dee. 20 Resignation accepted; Attorney-General decides that Yirginius was not rightfully carrying flag at time of capture salute will be dispensed with. 975
685 do (Telegram.) Dec. 20 Official advices of surrender of survivors 975
686 General Sickles to Mr. Fish (‘Telegram.) Dec. 26 Asking for publication of correspondence respecting resignation. 975
687 Mr. Fish to Mr. Adee Dec. 31 In reply to No. 662, supra; regrets that it was not stated with whom the informal arrangement was made; cannot assume that Spain receded from her undertakings; the point of honor once conceded by Spain, we could then make the other concessions to her. 976
688 General Sickles to Mr. Fish 1874. Jan. 31 Spanish government had revoked the authority given by General Rodas to subordinate commanders to shoot prisoners; the conduct of the authorities at Santiago finds no justification in the orders of the government. 977

ii.—correspondence and negotiations with the spanish legation at washington.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
689 Mr. Fish to Admiral Polo 1873. Nov. 12 Has received intelligence of the shooting of fifty-three persons, taken from the Virginius; the story too shocking and cruel to be credible. Asks if he has more authentic intelligence. 977
690 Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish Nov. 12 Has received no information 978
691 Copies of telegrams to Admiral Polo. [Handed by Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish, November 15.] Nov. 15 Papers of Virginius irregular; order from Madrid did not reach Santiago in time to stay executions, owing to destruction of telegraph-wires; the Virginius a pirate. 978
692 Copies of telegrams to Admiral Polo. [Handed by Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish, November 17.] Nov. 17 Spain cannot adopt a final resolution until all the facts are known. 978
693 Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish. Nov. 18 Inclosing copy of a telegraphic dispatch from the minister of state at Madrid, in which it is said that Spain cannot answer till the facts are known, and is resolved to preserve the integrity of its territory, but will observe the obligations of international law and the letters of all treaties. 979
694 Telegram from the Secretary of State, Madrid, to Admiral Polo. (Handed to Mr. Fish by Admiral Polo.) Nov. 20 Proposing an arbitration, and the surrender of the vessel into the hands of the arbitrators; the authority of Spain is respected in Cuba; the evidence is conflicting; this is a reason for arbitration; Spain is acting in good faith. 980
695 Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish. Nov. 20 Inclosing copy of telegram from minister of state, in which it is said that Spanish authority is respected in Cuba; peremptory orders issued. 980
696 Interview between Admiral Polo and Mr. Fish. Nov. 21 Mr. Fish declines to submit to arbitration the question of an indignity to the flag; is willing to submit all questions which are properly subjects of reference is surprised to find no expression from Spain of disapproval of the hasty executions, or of readiness to release the vessel and survivors; arbitration would be postponement; it is desirable to have the settlement complete before assembling of Congress. The United States strongly desires a friendly settlement. 981
697 Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish Nov. 23 Notifying him when and where the testimony of Greenwood and other witnesses will be taken. 982
698 do Nov. 23 Inclosing telegram from Madrid that the reported hostile manifestations against General Sickles are not true. 982
699 Mr. Fish to Admiral Polo 1873. Nov. 24 Respecting the proposed examination of witnesses in New York. 983
700 Telegram from the secretary of state, Madrid, to Admiral Polo. (Handed by Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish.) Nov. 24 Asking whether the United States will await the result of investigation by Spain; whether the President will submit question to Congress; and for a statement of points of offense in view of treaty stipulations and international law.
701 Memorandum of statement by Mr. Fish to Admiral Polo. Nov. 24 Reasons why it is impracticable to wait; reasons why President must submit facts to Congress. General statement of the points of offense. 984
702 Telegram from secretary of state, Madrid, to Admiral Polo. (Handed by Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish.) Nov. 25 The news contradictory as to right of Virginius to carry United States flag; it may appear that she is the subject of reclamations against United States; Spain suspends her reclamations, and asks United States to do the same, till facts are known; no satisfaction possible till right to demand it established. 984
703 Memorandum of interview between Mr. Fish and Admiral Polo. Nov. 25 Admiral Polo reads No. 702; Mr. Fish replies that United States, in the interest of all maritime powers, (including Spain,) deny right of capture of documented vessels on high seas in time of peace; the right to inquire into validity of papers is in the power issuing them, which the United States are prepared to do; the United States will consider the subject of reclamations when the honor of the flag is atoned for; the identity of the Virginius unquestioned; any irregularity in papers, therefore, merely technical. 985
704 do Nov. 27 Mr. Fish reads dispatch from General Sickles; (See No. 651 supra;) says the United States cannot accept this proposal; this communication is made to Admiral Polo because it is supposed General Sickles has left Madrid; the proposition is virtually that Spain should hold the vessel while seeking proof to justify her capture. Admiral Polo asks whether, if the vessel be given up, inquiries would be instituted by the United States, with a view to punishment of any who might be found to have violated the laws of United States, reserving question of salute for further information; Mr. Fish consults the President and accepts proposal; if vessel and survivors are delivered forthwith, the salute will be dispensed with, if Spain, before December 25, satisfies the United States that the Virginius had no right to carry the flag; in that case proceedings will be commenced by United States against vessel and persons implicated; but Spain is also to proceed in accordance with the second proposition to General Sickles. 986
705 Telegram from secretary of state, Madrid, to Admiral Polo. (Handed to Mr. Fish by Admiral Polo.) Nov. 28 Negotiations renewed in Madrid; any arrangements made will be carried out in Cuba. 987
706 do Nov. 28 Expressing satisfaction at happy termination of negotiations. 987
707 Protocol of conference between Mr. Fish and Admiral Polo. Nov. 29 Carrying out the agreement stated in No. 704 987
708 Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish Dec. 1 Has not yet received his instructions for naming time and place for surrender; expects them every moment; asks, therefore, for extension of time- 988
709 Mr. Fish to Admiral Polo Dec. 2 Delay appears unavoidable, and will doubtless cease in a few hours; the President will them every moments; asks, therefore, for extension of time 989
710 do Dec. 4 Is informed by General Sickles that powers have been sent to Admiral Polo; is prepared to execute the agreement, and asks him to name an hour to-day when he will meet Mr. Fish for that purpose. 989
711 Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish Dec. 4 In reply to the last; his powers require him to act in conjunction with superior authorities of Cuba; has referred the subject to Madrid. 989
712 Agreement between Mr. Fish and Admiral Polo. Dec. 8 As to time, place, and manner of surrender of vessel and survivors, and as to mode of rendering salute, if not dispensed with. 990
713 Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish 1873. Dec. 10 Transmitting evidence in order to show that the Virginius, at the time of her capture, was not entitled to carry the flag of the United States: 1. Bill of sale of the Solicitor of the Treasury to John P. Patterson. 2. Oath of John F. Patterson that he is the true and only owner of the said vessel, and that there is no subject or citizen of any foreign prince or state, directly or indirectly, by way of trust, confidence, or otherwise, interested therein. 3. Bond on the issue of the certificate of registry. 4. Crew-list. 5. Clearance-bond. 6. Manifest of cargo. 7. Master’s oath on clearance. 8. Manifest. 9. Deposition of Francis E. Shepperd. 10. Deposition of Francis Bowen, 11. Deposition of Francis Bowen. 12. Deposition of Charles Smith. 13. Deposition of Edward Greenwood. 14. Depositions of John McCaren and Matthew Murphey. 15. Deposition of Thomas Gallagher. 16. Deposition of Ambrose Rawling. 17. Deposition of John Furlong. 18. Deposition of Adolfo de Varona. 991
714 Mr. Fish to Admiral Polo Dec. 22 1874. Acknowledging the receipt of 129; the incisures make it appear to the satisfaction of the United States that Virginius was not entitled to carry flag at time of capture; salute will, therefore, be dispensed with, and, in accordance with terms of protocol, inquiries will be instituted and proceedings commenced against vessel and persons appearing to be guilty of illegal acts connected therewith. 1051
715 Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish Jan. 3 Expresses on behalf of his government a disclaimer of an intent of indignity to the flag of the United States. 1052

iii.—consular correspondence.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
716 Mr. Hall to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) 1873. Nov. 5 Capture of the Virginius 1052
717 Mr. Fish to Mr. Hall (Teleeram.) Nov. 7 Instructing him to obtain full particulars 1053
718 Mr. Hall to Mr. Davis (Telegram.) Nov. 5 Same subject 1053
719 do Nov. 5 Same subject; inclosing correspondence with captain-general and extracts from Cuban press. 1053
720 do Nov. 7 Giving particulars and inclosing extracts from press and from letters of the vice-consul at Santiago. 1057
721 Mr. Hall to Mr. Fish (Telegram.) Nov. 8 Ryan and three Cubans shot; telegraph with Santiago interrupted. 1061
722 Mr. Hall to Mr. Fish Nov. 8 Inclosing copy of letter to captain-general claiming for American citizens the privileges of the treaty of 1795. 1061
723 do Nov. 12 Inclosing correspondence between the consul at Santiago de Cuba and the Spanish authorities. 1062
724 Mr. Hall to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) Nov. 13 Consul at Santiago did everything that could be done to secure rights under treaty. 1066
725 Mr. Hall to Mr. Davis Nov. 14. Recapitulating telegrams; inclosing copy of note from captain-general. 1066
726 do Nov. 14 Transmitting correspondence between the consul at Santiago and the Spanish authorities. 1067
727 Mr. Hall to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) Nov. 12 Papers publish accounts of fifty-seven more executions. 1070
728 Mr. Fish to Mr. Hall. (Telegram.) Nov. 12 Directing him to ask of authorities confirmation or denial of reported massacre, and to report at earliest possible moment. 1070
729 do (Telegram.) Nov. 12 Directing him to demand of authorities the most ample rights for all American citizens on the Virginius. 1071
730 Mr. Hall to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) Nov. 15 Fully confirming the measures 1071
730½ Mr. Hall to Mr. Davis Nov. 15 Correspondence between the Spanish commander in the eastern district and the British vice-consul at Santiago: crew-list of the Virginius. 1071
731 Mr. Nunes to Mr. Davis Nov. 15 The Virginius cleared from Kingston for Port Limon, Costa Rica; steps taken by British authorities in Jamaica on receipt of news of her capture; the consul communicates with Captain Cushing; he incloses a number of telegrams and letters relating to the subject. 1073
733 Mr. Hall to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) 1873. Nov. 18 Total number of executions, fifty-three 1077
734 Mr. Hall to Mr. Davis Nov. 22 Action of authorities at Santiago in placing a marine guard before the consulate. 1078
735 Mr. Hall to Mr. Fish Nov. 22 Has demanded ample rights for American prisoners at Santiago; the captain-general denies his right to make such representations. 1079
736 Mr. Schmitt to Mr. Fish Nov. 23 Inclosing Captain Fry’s letter to the consul, and sworn declaration. 1079
737 do Dec. 4 Incloses list of captured crew who were executed. 1081
738 Mr. Hall to Mr. Davis Dec. 5 Excitement in Havana 1083
739 Mr. Hall to Mr. Fish. Dec. 13 Removal of prisoners from Santiago without authority, and their return; number of the prisoners: crew-list. 1090
740 Mr. Young to Mr. Fish Dec. 18 Transmitting a list of the persons captured on the Virginius, and a list of those surrendered to the Juniata. 1095
741 Mr. Hall to Mr. Davis Dec. 24 Transmitting telegrams respecting dispensing with the salute. 1098

iv.—miscellaneous correspondence.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
742 Commander Gushing to Mr. Robeson. Nov. 16 Came to Santiago on urgent telegrams from vice-consul; trials before a drum-head court-martial; fifty-three men summarily shot; executions on the authority of the general in command; incloses correspondence with General Burriel. 1098
743 Mr. Fish to Mr. Bliss. Nov. 23 Requesting him to be present at the examination of witnesses in New York. 1100
744 do (Telegram.) Nov. 24 Repeating instructions by order of the President 1101
745 do Nov. 24 Inclosing depositions of Shepperd, Anderson, and Miller, relating to the Virginius, taken in May, 1872. 1101
746 Mr. Bliss to Mr. Fish. Nov. 24 Will attend the examination 1107
747 Mr. Fish to Mr. Robeson Dec. 2 Returning Mr. Cushing’s letter with thanks; hopes it will not be considered as committing the Government on many points advanced therein. 1107
748 do Dec. 8 Inclosing copies of the agreement of this date with Admiral Polo, and requesting that instructions may be given for carrying it out. 1107
749 Mr. Fish to Mr. Williams Dec. 11 Inclosing the evidence submitted by Admiral Polo to establish that the Virginius had no right to carry the flag of the United States, and saying that the President desires his opinion on the force of this evidence. 1108
750 do Dec. 12 Inclosing the evidence of Anselmo Villareal and Garrasio Parru bearing on the same Question. 1109
751 Mr. Williams to Mr. Fish Dec. 17 Reviewing the evidence, and deciding that the Virginius at the time of her capture was without right and improperly carrying the American flag. 1113
752 Mr. Fish to Mr. Robeson Dec. 17 Transmits opinion of the Attorney-General, and requests that steps may be taken to notify the proper officers at Santiago that the salute will be dispensed with. 1115
753 Mr. Fish to Mr. Williams Dec. 22 Requests that steps may be taken to carry out the agreement made with Admiral Polo. 1116
753a Mr. Williams to Mr. Fish Dec. 23 In reply to the last; the district attorney in New York has been instructed. 1117

sweden and norway.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
754 Mr. Stenersen to Mr. Fish 1874. Mar. 25 Renewing request that the line of steamers between Norway and the United States be exempted from the same dues as Belgian steamers. 1117
755 Mr. Fish to Mr. Stenersen Apr. 10 The question reverted to in Mr. Stenersen’s note of March 25 will be again referred to the Secretary of the Treasury. 1118
756 Mr. Stenersen to Mr. Fish June 22 Double pilotage exacted at New York from the captain of the Swedish steam-corvette Balder. 1119
757 Mr. Fish to Mr. Stenersen Aug. 20 Pilots are, by the laws of the United States, regulated by the several Stages; the pilot-laws of the State of New York; reciprocity rests with the States. 1119
758 Mr. Cadwalader to Mr. Stenersen. Oct. 13 The Secretary of the Treasury is prepared to admit the claim made on behalf of the Norse line of steamers respecting the exemption of dues. 1120
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turkish empire.

ottoman porte.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
759 Mr. Baker to Mr. Fish 1873. July 17 Inclosing copy of the report of the commission appointed for the purpose of interpreting the words tonneau de capacité in the firman issued to the Suez Canal Conmany. 1121
760 do July 22 Interdiction of the exportation of beasts of burden from the ports of Beirut, Mersina, and Alexandretta for four years. 1122
761 do July 29 Interpretation of Article 17 in the charter of the Suez Canal Company; contemplated international-tonnage commission. 1123
762 do Aug. 13 Second circular-letter from the Porte respecting the tolls charged by the Suez Canal Company; the international-tonnage commission to meet at Constantinople September 15; asks instructions as to delegates from the United States. 1125
763 do Aug. 14 Proposed form of adhesion to the project of Egyptian judicial reform intended to be signed by the representatives of foreign powers. 1126
764 do Aug. 25 Slave-traffic from Africa to the Levant by the way of Malta; slave-trade in Turkey. 1127
765 do Sept. 4 Proposed international-tonnage commission; correspondence with the Department of State; circular of the Ottoman government. 1129
766 do Sept. 19 Same subject; disappointment at the possibility that the United States will not be represented in the commission. 1131
767 do Oct. 3 Same subject 1133
768 do Oct. 6 Proposed indicial reform in Egypt 1134
769 do Nov. 8 International-tonnage commission: intention of the Ottoman government to invite the United States to participate; instructions for the delegates of the Ottoman government. 1136
770 Do Dec. 26 Inclosing telegram from the consul at Canea respecting the successful laying of a telegraph between Alexandria and Sitia. 1142
771 do 1874. Jan. 3 Résumé of the proceedings of the international-tonnage commission. 1143
772 do Jan. 29 New Ottoman stamp-tax law; relations of the Ottoman government with other powers. 1148
773 do Feb. 17 Hussein Avni Pasha appointed grand vizier; his installation. 1152
774 Mr. Goodenow to Mr. Fish Mar. 18 Abridgment of the final report of the international-tonnage commission held at Constantinople. 1153
775 do Apr. 7 Three Turks professing Christianity drafted into the military service of the Porte. 1155
776 do Apr. 14 Religious questions between the “Hassounists and “Anti-Hassounists.” 1156
777 do Apr. 23 Report upon the financial condition of Turkey 1158
778 Mr. Fish to Aristarchi Bey Mar. 24 Conclusions; reached by the international-tonnage commission at Constantinople. 1163
779 do May 26 Same subject; views of the Secretary of the Treasury. 1103
780 do July 28 Same subject; American vessels likely to visit the Suez Canal will receive a special certificate of admeasurement. 1164

egypt.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
781 Mr. Beardsley to Mr. Fish 1873. May 7 Expendition of Sir Samuel Baker 1164
782 Mr. Babbitt to Mr. Fish July 1 Same subject 1167
783 Mr. Beardsley to Mr. Fish Sept. 3 Same subject 1168
784 do Sept. 10 Proposed judicial reform in Egypt 1169
785 do Sept. 16 The slaverv question in Egypt 1170
786 do Oct. 6 Same subject; proposed treaty with Great Britain providing for the eventual emancipation of slaves in Egypt. 1172
787 do Oct. 7 Difficulty between the Khedive and American missionaries respecting property held by them. 1174
788 do Oct. 24 Egyptian budget 1176
789 do Nov. 10 Firman granted by the Sultan to the Khédive 1178
790 do Nov. 28 Liberation of slaves in Egypt by the interposition of foreign consular officers; ho progress toward concluding the proposed treaty with Great Britain respecting slaves. 1181
791 Mr. Beardsley to Mr. Fish 1873. Dec. 13 France and judicial reform in Egypt 1181
792 Do (telegram.) 1874. Jan. 24 Egyptian government anxious for favorable action of the United States on judicial reform. 1182
793 Mr. Fish to Mr. Beardsley (telegram.) Jan. 24 Bill respecting judicial reform before Congress 1183
794 Mr. Beardsley to Mr. Fish Jan. 27 Project for judicial reform accepted by five powers; its effect upon the jurisdiction of United States consuls in Egypt. 1183
795 do Mar. 9 Mission of Colonel Gorden 1185
796 do Apr. 29 Adoption of the new tariff of tonnage - dues; threatened conflict between the Suez Canal Company and the Egyptian authorities. 1185
797 do May 30 The question of judicial reform placed in the hands of Cherif Pasha, minister of justice. 1192
798 do June 1 Readiness of the President of the United States to accept the jurisdiction of the new tribunals communicated to Cherif Pasha. 1192
799 do Aug. 18 Proposed formation of a special tribunal pending the organization of the new tribunals. 1193
800 do Aug. 21 Imposition of local taxes upon the personal property of foreigners residing in Egypt. 1197
801 do Aug. 26 Finance of Egypt 1199
802 do Aug. 31 Same subject 1201
803 do Sept. 12 Expedition of Colonel Gordon; the slave-trade in Egypt. 1202

venezuela.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
804 Mr. Russell to Mr. Fish 1874. July 13 Reply of the Venezuelan minister for foreign relations to the protest of the United States minister against a Venezuelan law punishing false claims on treasury. 1213
805 do July 13 Complaints made by emigrants from the United States of having been deceived by promises of high wages. 1216
806 do Sept. 11 Arrival of an embassy from Colombia; seizure of the Italian brig Edouard by Venezuelan authorities. 1216
807 do Sept. 19 Applications of American immigrants to return to the United States 1217
808 do Oct. 25 Insurrection in the State of Falcon 1218
809 Mr. Fish to Mr. Russell Oct. 29 The Department not aware of any remedy in respect to suffering emigrants from the United States. 1218
810 Mr. Russell to Mr. Fish Nov. 6 Proclamations issued by the President of Venezuela. 1219
811 do Nov. 6 Relief given to American emigrants in distress by Messrs. H. L. Boulton & Co., of Caracas. 1221
812 Mr. Fish to Mr. Russell Nov. 25 Proclamation of the Venezuelan President declaring a blockade. 1221
813 Do Nov. 25 Thanks of the United States Government to Messrs. H. L. Boulton & Co. for their benevolent conduct toward American emigrants. 1222