List of papers, with an analysis of their content
argentine republic.
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| 1 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Osborn (No. 221). | 1884. Dec. 29 | Telegraphic communication between Argentine Republic and the United States: Instructed to use good offices to obtain concession for Central and South American Telegraph Company; letter from president of the company asking assistance of Department, and citing cases in which the Department’s aid has been successfully exerted, inclosed. | 1 |
| 2 | Mr. Osborn to Mr. Bayard (No. 450). | 1885. Apr. 20 | Railway: Inauguration of the Andean Railway, connecting Buenos Ayres with Mendoza arid San Juan, a distance of 700 miles; concession granted to extend the road to Santiago, Chili; the diplomatic corps and a large party taken over the road, which is equipped with American (Pullman) cars and locomotives. | 2 |
| 3 | Same to same (No. 452) | May 8 | Political: Opening of Congress and reading of President’s message; diplomatic difficulty with papal nuncio arranged; foreign relations good; financial condition good; railroad building advancing rapidly; telegraph lines extended; immigration continues to increase; only one-fourth of children of proper age attend schools. | 3 |
| 4 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Osborn (No. 227). | May 25 | Telegraphic communication between Argentine Republic and the United States: Concession sought by Central and South American Telegraph Company to extend existing lines to Brazil; instructed to investigate and report and express wish of the United States for unimpeded telegraphic communication; letter from president of the company asking continuation of diplomatic assistance. | 4 |
| 5 | Mr. Osborn to Mr. Bayard (No. 459). | July 16 | Telegraphic communication between Argentine Republic and the United States: Concession for Central and South American Telegraph Company to extend its lines to Brazil granted; draft of contract to carry concession into effect has been submitted to Government. | 5 |
austria-hungary.
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| 6 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 53). | 1885. Feb. 5 | Military service demanded of Louis Feinknopf, a naturalized American citizen: He is arrested by military authorities of Krakau and impressed into the army as a private; Mr. Francis protests against this action as in violation of naturalization treaty of 1870; Feinknopf is discharged after a delay of three months; facts of ease stated; correspondence with foreign office, and with Mr. Feinknopf and latter’s mother, inclosed. | 5 |
| Mr. Bayard to Mr. Francis (No. 30). | Mar. 9 | Military service demanded of Louis Feinknopf: United States desires that the unwarranted delay in granting Feinknopf’s discharge should be acknowledged by Austrian Government, and that a reasonable reparation be made for his illegal arrest and impressment in the army. | 16 | |
| 8 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Bayard (No. 72). | Apr. 10 | Military service demanded of Louis Feinknopf: Minister for foreign affairs acknowledges the delay in granting his release was unwarranted, but declines to entertain the proposition to grant reparation to him, as naturalized citizens know of their liability to be suspected of owing military duty; the delay not due to foreign office. | 17 |
| 9 | Same to same (No. 78). | Apr. 25 | Military service demanded by Austria of Harry Rice: Mr. Francis requests his release from arrest; Austrian Government furnishes proof that at the time of his naturalization Rice had not reached his majority or resided five years in the United States, and that the certificate was therefore fraudulently obtained; Rice has been informed that legation cannot intervene in his behalf, unless he furnishes proof in rebuttal; United States should secure cancellation of the fraudulent certificate of naturalization; incloses correspondence with foreign office and with Mr. Rice. | 19 |
| 10 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Francis (No. 37). | Apr. 28 | Military service demanded of Louis Feinknopf by Austria: His presentation of request for acknowledgment of unwarranted delay and for reparation, discreet; he will make a list of such cases for future reference. | 27 |
| 11 | Same to same (No. 42). | May 20 | Military service demanded by Austria of Harry Rice: As Rice’s naturalization was obtained by fraudulent allegations, he should be told that United States cannot intervene in his behalf. | 27 |
| 12 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Keiley (telegram). | May 27 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Informs him that Austria has requested delay in his departure for Vienna until assent to his appointment had been obtained, on ground that Mrs. Keiley was a Jewess; consideration of such objection refused; a direct refusal to receive him not understood, but threat of social ostracism held out. | 28 |
| 13 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Bayard | June 17 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Mr. Szögyényi states that Mr. Keiley’s recognition would be extremely inconvenient, as he had been objected to by “a near neighbor”; Austrian Government not influenced by fact that his wife is a Jewess, but cannot prescribe society usage, which might be disasrreeable. | 28 |
| 14 | Same to same | June 24 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Interview with Count Kalnoky; he states objections to Mr. Keiley’s appointment, but holds right of a Government to refuse to receive an envoy without discussion; Austria desires to maintain friendly relations with United States, but thinks its opinions and objections should be regarded; Mr. Francis expresses regret at these objections. | 29 |
| 15 | Same to same (No. 106) | June 30 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Article from New Free Press, of Vienna, inclosed, discussing the refusal to receive Mr. Keiley, and giving as principal reason the desire not to offend Italy; asserts that Mr. Keiley would not be acceptable to any European state on same grounds. | 30 |
| 16 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Francis | July 1 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Reviews the subject of Mr. Keiley’s rejection by Italy and the grounds of objection assumed by Austria; United States cannot assent to objections based on religious belief or on the wishes of a third power; the United States desires to continue friendly relations; instructed to convey substance of this dispatch to Count Kalnoky, that objection to Mr. Keiley may be withdrawn, and to present letter of recall, turning over legation to secretary as chargé. | 32 |
| 17 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | July 27 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Conference held with minister; early answer promised; arrival of secretary of legation Lee; Mr. Francis takes leave on 31st instant. | 35 |
| 18 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Bayard (No. 117). | July 28 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: A prompt decision promised by minister for foreign affairs after consultation with Baron Schaeffer, who has already arrived in Vienna; recall letter will be presented on 31st instant. | 35 |
| 19 | Mr. Lee to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | Aug. 4 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Minister for foreign affairs refuses to receive Mr. Keiley and asks appointment of another minister. | 36 |
| 20 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Keiley (telegram). | Aug. 5 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Informed that Austria has finally and positively refused to receive him and his immediate return to the United States is suggested. | 36 |
| 21 | Mr. Lee to Mr. Bayard (No. 127). | Aug. 6 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Minister for foreign affairs states that his refusal to receive Mr. Keiley does not involve question of liberty of conscience, but that fact that Mrs. Keiley was a Jewess would make his social position in Vienna impossible; states that his action was not influenced by Italy; custom of obtaining the agrément of a government to the appointment of minister to it frequently avoids disagreeable diplomatic incidents. | 36 |
| 22 | Same to same (No. 131). | Aug. 17 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Mr. Szögyényi inquires why Mr. Keiley has not been recalled, to which reply is made that a religious disqualification cannot be considered; intimation is given that Baron Shaeffer will not return as minister to United States. | 37 |
| 23 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Lee (No. 4). | Aug. 31 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A M. Keiley as minister: Reviews the position of United States: United States has hot insisted upon Mr. Keiley’s reception, and admits the right of a government to decline to receive an envoy without stating grounds of objections; objections stated could not be acquiesced in, and Mr. Keiley could not be recalled on such grounds. Instructed to inform Count Kalnoky that the objections were stated in writing and not verbally, and objection was made on ground of Mr. Keiley’s rejection by Italy. | 38 |
| 24 | Mr. Keiley to Mr. Bayard | Sept. 1 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Resigns his commission. Reviews at length the grounds of refusal to receive him. | 41 |
| 25 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Keiley (No. 2). | Sept. 15 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Resignation of his commission accepted; approves his action and regrets that the course of Austria and his refusal of other office have prevented the United States of availing itself of his services. | 45 |
| 26 | Mr. Lee to Mr. Bayard (No. 147). | Oct. 9 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Count Kalnoky states that Baron Schaeffer made a mistake in communicating Austria’s objections in writing instead of verbally; Mr. Szögyényi denies that he said to Mr. Francis that Italy had objected to Mr. Keiley’s reception at Vienna. | 46 |
correspondence with the legation of austria-hungary at washington.
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| 27 | Mr. Bayard to Baron Schaeffer. | 1885. May 4 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Announces Mr. Keiley’s appointment as minister, and bespeaks a favorable reception for him at Vienna. | 48 |
| 28 | Count Kalnoky to Baron Schaeffer (telegram). | May 8 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: States regret at Mr. Keiley’s sudden departure for Vienna, as scruples exist against his selection as minister; instructed to direct attention of United States Government to practice of previously obtaining the agrément of the other Government, and to request that Mr. Keiley will not reach Vienna until consent to his nomination has been given; position of an envoy wedded to a Jewess untenable in Vienna. | 48 |
| 29 | Mr. Bayard to Baron Schaeffer. | May 18 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: United States unable to admit disqualification of a diplomatic agent on the ground of religion, or inquire into such matters; religious equality the ground work of the American system of government; requests reconsideration by Austria; right of a government to refuse to receive an unacceptable envoy freely admitted. | 48 |
| 30 | Baron Schaeffer to Mr. Bayard. | May 19 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Views of the United States will be laid before his Government; he is not authorized to discuss the arguments presented; requests that Mr. Keiley may not reach Vienna until consent to his appointment has been received. | 51 |
| 31 | Mr. Bayard to Baron Schaeffer. | May 20 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: The custom of previously obtaining consent of foreign powers to appointment of ministers has not been followed by United States; gives reasons why it would be unwise; Austria was duly informed of Mr. Keiley’s appointment; hopes no sufficient grounds for his rejection will be found on this point. | 51 |
| 32 | Baron Schaeffer to Mr. Bayard. | May 25 | Anarchists: Departure of, feared among Bohemians leaving Chicago ostensibly to witness opening festivities of New National Theater at Prague; requests examination of baggage and seizure of suspicious revolutionary pamphlets and explosives. | 53 |
| 33 | Mr. Bayard to Baron Schaeffer. | May 26 | Anarchists: Departure of, feared among Bohemians leaving Chicago for Prague; United States executive has no power to make searches of baggage of passengers suspected of carrying explosives, except after legal proceedings; revolutionary pamphlets not seizable by any United States law; carrying explosives on a passenger vessel prohibited by law; district attorney will institute proceedings on complaint duly made before any United States magistrate. | 53 |
| 34 | Baron Schaeffer to Mr. Bayard. | June 11 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Austria declines to make its objections the basis of a discussion upon religious liberty and diplomatic law; objections on ground want of political tact in consequence of which another power refused to receive him, and of social disabilities on account of his domestic relations, remain in full force; requests that Mr. Keiley will not arrive at present at Vienna. | 55 |
| 35 | Mr. Bayard to Baron Schaeffer. | June 13 | Anarchists: Departure of, feared among Bohemian tourists leaving Chicago for Prague; attorney-general unable to obtain information of unlawful proceedings in premises. | 55 |
| 36 | Same to same | June 15 | Objections of Austria to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Regrets that efforts of United States to be represented at Vienna have not been wholly successful; states the correspondence was invited by Austria, and is abruptly closed by Baron Schaeffer’s note of 11th instant; declines to discuss objections based on previous refusal of a third power; asks if requests that Mr. Keiley may not arrive “just now” is intended to temporarily delay his presentation or is a final refusal to receive him. | 56 |
belgium.
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| 37 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bayard (No. 349.) | 1885. Aug. 2 | Congo, Independent State of: Assumption by King Leopold of title of sovereign of; and appointment of Edmund van Eetvelde as administrator-general of foreign affairs; the relation of King personal and not connected with Belgium; letter of King to President; King’s secretary to Mr. Fish, and Mr. Eetvelde to Mr. Bayard, giving boundaries and guarantee of neutrality as provided by the general act of Berlin Congo conference. | 57 |
| 38 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Tree (No. 5). | Sept. 11 | Congo, independent state of: Recognition of King Leopold as sovereign of, and entrance upon diplomatic relations with new state by United States; declaration of neutrality cannot be given due weight until Senate takes action upon general act of Berlin Congo Conference; United States delegates at Congo conference signed the general act without plenipotentiary powers, and United States not bound by that instrument; letter of President to King Leopold and of Mr. Bayard to administrator-general for foreign affairs of Congo inclosed. | 60 |
| 39 | Mr. Tree to Mr. Bayard (No. 5). | Oct. 20 | Congo, independent state of: Interview with administrator-general for foreign affairs; letters to him delivered; postal service for Congo to be in operation by January 1; judicial system nearly perfected; courts to be established at Banana and Vivi; department of interior under organization; results hoped for in due time. | 62 |
| 40 | Same to same (No. 7). | Oct. 26 | Congo, independent state of: Delivery of letter of President to King Leopold as sovereign of Congo; king expresses gratification, and states that United States was first nation to recognize the Congo flag; deprecates too great expectation of results in short time; project to build railway around falls of Congo mentioned; King interested in carrying civilization to Africa, and hopes to build up commerce. | 63 |
correspondence with the legation of belgium at washington.
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| 41 | Mr. de Bounder to Mr. Bayard. | 1885. June 19 | Tonnage duty: Removal of, on vessels coming from certain ports of North, Central, and South America, in accordance with shipping act of June 26, 1884; same treatment claimed for vessels coming from Belgian ports under most favored nation clause of treaty of 1875. | 64 |
| 42 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. de Bounder. | Nov. 7 | Tonnage duty: Removal of, on vessels coming from certain ports in North, Central, and South America, in accordance with shipping act of June 26, 1884; in opinion of Attorney-General the discrimination geographical, inuring to vessels of any nation from ports mentioned in act. Claim to exemption for vessels coming from Belgium under “most favored nation” clause of treaty of 1875 unwarranted. | 65 |
central america.
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| 43 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 309). | 1885. Jan. 15 | Destitute laborers in Guatemala: They were engaged by verbal contract at New Orleans to work on a projected railroad; many reported to have died; aid asked, but not expected, from Government of Guatemala; suggests that American naval vessel be sent to Livingston to investigate and return such as desire to New Orleans; correspondence with consular agent at Livingston inclosed. | 66 |
| 44 | Same to same (No. 311). | Jan. 22 | Destitute laborers in Guatemala: Many claim American citizenship; reports of their destitution corroborated; for naval vessel to return the worthy destitute to New Orleans would be an act of humanity. | 68 |
| 45 | Same to same (No. 314). | Feb. 5 | Destitute laborers in Guatemala: Renews his suggestion that an American naval vessel return them to New Orleans; letter from consular agent at Livingston inclosed. | 69 |
| 46 | Same to same (No. 316). | Feb. 10 | Arrest demanded by Nicaragua of J. D. Gomez, a Nicaraguan charged with a political offense, and a passenger on board American steamer Honduras; Mr. Hall has protested; captain of Honduras refused to deliver up Gomez, and sailed; captain tried after his departure and found guilty; trouble feared in case his ship returns; correspondence with consul at Managua inclosed. | 70 |
| 47 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Hall (No. 215). | Feb. 11 | Destitute laborers in Guatemala: Secretary of Navy has been asked to send naval vessel to investigate and return American citizens in distress to New Orleans. | 72 |
| 48 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Bayard (No. 221). | Feb. 27 | Destitute laborers in Guatemala: Secretary of Navy has ordered a naval vessel to Livingston to furnish supplies to destitute Americans, after conference with consular agent, and transport such as desire to return to New Orleans; letter from Secretary of Navy inclosed. | 72 |
| 49 | Mr. Whitehouse to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Mar. 6 | Union of Central America proclaimed by decree of President Barrios of Guatemala: Great excitement and enthusiasm prevails; resistance of Nicaragua and Costa Rica anticipated, and preparations made against them; Presidents of Salvador and Honduras have declared for the Union; persons hostile to Union declared traitors; officers who declare for it to be advanced; treaties negotiated by other states after decree declared void. Note from minister of foreign affairs announcing decree inclosed. | 73 |
| 50 | Same to same | Mar. 8 | Union of Central America proclaimed by decree of President Barrios of Guatemala: President of Salvador vacillates, declaring assent of Congress necessary before agreeing to decree; war expected to be declared; Honduras has adhered unreservedly; answers of Nicaragua and Costa Rica not made public. Letter from President Barrios to President of Salvador urging him to join the Union inclosed. | 74 |
| 51 | Same to same | Mar. 9 | Union of Central America proclaimed, by decree of President Barrios of Guatemala: Decree and proclamation of the union inclosed; no treaties made by any other of Central American States will be recognized after date of decree of union. | 75 |
| 52 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Hall (telegram). | Mar. 10 | Union of Central America by decree of President Barrios of Guatemala: United States in favor of a voluntary combination of the different states, but discountenances coercion by any one state; United States prepared to use its influence for peace. | 81 |
| 53 | Same to same (No. 226). | Mar. 12 | Arrest demanded by Nicaragua of J. D. Gomez, a Nicaraguan, charged with a political offense, and a passenger on board American steamer Honduras; captain of Honduras should have delivered up Mr. Gomez if he voluntarily entered jurisdiction whose laws he had violated; merchant vessels owe temporary allegiance to country they visit, and are subject to its laws unless granted immunity by treaty. Requests report of facts. | 82 |
| 54 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Bayard (No. 322). | Mar. 14 | Union of Central America by decree of President Barrios of Guatemata: Decree unexpected; Honduras has joined the movement; previous agreement was made between Presidents of Guatemala, Honduras, and Salvador; latter does not hold to agreement, owing to opposition of people of Salvador; Costa Rica and Nicaragua opposed to union; necessity of peaceful measures urged upon President of Guatemala; United States influence will be used to avert conflict. Correspondence inclosed. | 83 |
| 55 | Same to same (telegram) | Mar. 15 | Union of Central America by decree of President Barrios of Guatemala: President of Guatemala states his army on Salvadorian frontier to support union riot to invade neighboring states; Mexico will probably remain passive and allow President of Guatemala to recede gracefully from his position. | 87 |
| 56 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Hall (telegram). | Mar. 16 | Telegraphic cables belonging to Americans in Central America: United States will hold Guatemala responsible for injury done to under its authority. | 87 |
| 57 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | Mar. 16 | Union of Central America by decree of President Barrios of Guatemala: Arrangement thought possible to avert conflict; President of Guatemala would accept suggestion of United States, and withdraw troops from Salvador, if Mexican interference is discontinued; condition of affairs prejudicial to American interests. | 87 |
| 58 | Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 24 | Union of Central America by decree of President Barrios of Guatemala: Mr. Hall has endeavored to prevent conflict; Honduras and Nicaragua will delay hostilities pending instructions to him from United States; rumored intervention by Mexico sought by Salvador; new minister from Guatemala will give information of demand made by Salvador for surrender of persons on steamer Grenada; naval vessels asked for. | 88 |
| 59 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Bayard (No. 325). | Mar. 25 | Demand by Salvador for surrender of Guatemalan minister to United States, and of men and military supplies for Honduras, of captain of American steamer Grenada; captain of Grenada refuses to comply; all the Central American states use the Pacific Mail Steamship Company’s steamers for transporting arms; Mr. Hall refuses to instruct the captain to return the men to San José; correspondence inclosed. | 88 |
| 60 | Same to same (No. 326). | Mar. 25 | Destitute laborers (American) in Guatemala: Commander of U. S. S. Swatara has made investigation; better protection of Americans promised; moral effect of Swatara’s visit good; thirty-eight men taken on board from Livingston; others will be returned to New Orleans from Puerto Barrios; letter from consular agent at Livingston inclosed. | 90 |
| 61 | Same to same (No. 327) | Mar. 26 | Union of Central America by decree of President Barrios of Guatemala: Efforts of Mr. Hall to I secure peace; Guatemala and Honduras give assurances they will not begin hostilities; Salvador stated to have sent emissaries to foment revolution among Indians in Honduras and Guatemala; President of Guatemala has evinced willingness to recede from his position because of failure of support of President of Salvador; correspondence with the Central American States in endeavor to secure peace inclosed. | 91 |
| 62 | Same to same (No. 329). | Mar. 26 | Union of Central America by decree of President Barrios of Guatemala: Decree does not affect existing treaties, and is void so far as concerns Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, who have not accepted it; memorandum and note from minister for foreign affairs of Guatemala inclosed. | 94 |
| 63 | Same to same (No. 330). | Mar. 26 | Union of Central America by decree of President Barrios of Guatemala: Condition of affairs in Nicaragua; army, is placed on war footing and Guatemala to be invaded; dispatches from consul at Managua inclosed. | 96 |
| 64 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Hall (telegram). | Mar. 27 | Naval vessels ordered to protect American interests in Central America. | 98 |
| 65 | Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 1 | Union of Central America by decree of President Barrios of Guatemala: Mr. Hall informed of his previous authorization to offer good offices of the United States in interest of peace | 98 |
| 66 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | Apr. 1 | Union of Central America by decree of President Barrios of Guatemala: Exercise of good offices of the United States will probably prevent bloodshed; asks permission to extend same | 98 |
| 67 | Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 2 | Union of Central America by decree of President Barrios of Guatemala: Battle between the forces of Salvador and Guatemala; President of Guatemala Killed; diplomatic corps has proposed armistice | 99 |
| 68 | Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 8 | Union of Central America by decree of President Barrios of Guatemala: President Barrios killed in battle on 2d inst.; General Barillas named by National Assembly provisional President; new ministry formed; General Barrios’ death demoralized army, and caused panic; Guatemala Government weak; fear entertained as to safety of obnoxious individuals; numbers ask asylum in legation. | 99 |
| 69 | Mr. Whitehouseto Mr. Bayard (telegram). | Apr. 10 | Political situation: Mr. Hall, by exercise of good offices, has prevented military dictatorship of General Barrundia, and induced Guatemala to observe legality, form new ministry, and make peace with Salvador; Salvador will probably consent to peace if urged by the United States. | 99 |
| 70 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Whitehouse (telegram). | Apr. 11 | Political situation: United States minister to Mexico has been telegraphed that war between Mexico and Guatemala is deprecated by the United States. | 100 |
| 71 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Bayard (No. 336). | Apr. 11 | Union of Central America by decree of President Barrios of Guatemala: Invasion of Salvador frustrated by death of General Barrios at head of his troops; panic ensues; fighting not resumed; Guatemala revokes decree; General Barillas named provisional President, and appoints excellent cabinet; peace reported between Honduras and Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica; Salvador and Guatemala will probably make peace. | 100 |
| 72 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Hall (telegram). | Apr. 13 | Political situation: President urgently recommends to acting President of Guatemala a peaceful termination of present difficulties. | 101 |
| 73 | Mr. Whitehouse to Mr. Bayard. | Apr. 14 | Political situation: Attitude of United States towards threatened war between Mexico and Guatemala; Department’s telegram of 11th instant has been sent to Mr. Hall not in cipher that its meaning may be known to Salvador. | 101 |
| 74 | Same to same | Apr. 15 | Political situation: Peace arranged by Salvador and Guatemala; hostilities ceased between Central American States, and general amnesty proclaimed; plenipotentiaries of allies meet at Acajutla to arrange definite treaty; letter from President of Salvador and consul at San Salvador inclosed. | 102 |
| 75 | Same to same | Apr. 15 | Political situation: Preliminary peace propositions through good offices of diplomatic corps accepted by Salvador and Guatemala; renewal of hostilities improbable. | 102 |
| 76 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Bayard (No. 337). | Apr. 15 | Political situation: Mediation of diplomatic corps results in preliminary arrangement for peaceful settlement of war growing out of decree of union by President Barrios; bases no conditions and absolute amnesty; correspondence between Mr. Hall, diplomatic corps, and Presidents of Central American States inclosed. | 103 |
| 77 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Hall (No. 239) | Apr. 16 | Destitute laborers (Americans) in Guatemala: U. S. S. Swatara returned them to the United States in a satisfactory manner reports of naval officers and letter from consul at Livingston inclosed. | 109 |
| 78 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Bayard (No. 338). | Apr. 17 | Political situation: Draft of decree declaring peace to be issued simultaneously by all Central American States has been drawn up by President of Salvador; no positive assurance of this result; diplomatic corps congratulate President of Salvador upon satisfactory result of its mediation. | 112 |
| 79 | Mr. Whitehouse to Mr. Bayard. | Apr. 18 | Political situation: Treaty of peace between Salvador and Honduras inclosed. | 114 |
| 80 | Same to same | Apr. 18 | Political situation: Decree of President of Salvador declaring peace and thanking diplomatic corps for its mediation. | 115 |
| 81 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Hall (No. 241). | Apr. 23 | Union of Central America by decree of President Barrios of Guatemala: Abrogation of decree does away with importance of ninth article annulling treaties signed by the other States after date of the decree. | 117 |
| 82 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Bayard (No. 342). | Apr. 24 | Mediation of diplomatic corps to secure peace: Resolution of thanks to diplomotic corps by Legislature of Guatemala for its action in securing peace. | 117 |
| 83 | Same to same (No. 351) | May 8 | Union of Central America proposed by President of Salvador: All Central American States invited to send delegates to a congress to adopt a federal constitution; project fails, only Honduras sending favorable answer; circular of Salvador, and replies of the different Governments inclosed. | 118 |
| 84 | Same to same (No. 355) | May 16 | Revolution in Salvador: Salvadorians under Generals Menendez and Perez, who were favorable to General Barrios, have routed Government troops; President Zaldivar resigned and left country; peace will probably be made by election of General Menendez to presidency. | 123 |
| 85 | Same to same (No. 367) | May 30 | Revolution in Salvador: Attempt to settle difficulty by commissioners on behalf of Government and revolutionists unavailing; Nicaragua sends 1,000 men to aid Government of Salvador; victorious engagement by revolutionists reported; proclamations by revolutionary leader Menendez inclosed. | 124 |
| 86 | Same to same (No. 369). | June 2 | Revolution in Salvador: Guatemala protests against intervention of Nicaragua in internal affairs of Salvador; Guatemala intends to place observation forces on frontier of Salvador; action of Salvador likely to occasion difficulties with Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico; protest of Guatemala to diplomatic corps inclosed. | 126 |
| 87 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Bayard (No. 370). | June 5 | Revolution in Salvador: Successes of revolution reported; Nicaraguan troops to aid General Figueroa have landed in Salvador; dispatches from consul at Sansonate inclosed. | 127 |
| 88 | Same to same (No. 373) | June 12 | Revolution in Salvador: Mediation of United States desired by Guatemala to promote peace in, and secure withdrawal of Nicaraguan forces from Salvador; Guatemala will then withdraw troops from frontier; American interests prejudiced by state of disorder; note from minister of foreign affairs inclosed. | 128 |
| 89 | Mr Bayard to Mr. Hall (telegram). | June 19 | Mediation by United States to secure peace in Central America: Instructed to use good offices and influence to secure peaceful settlement; United States has deep interest in welfare, of Central America. | 130 |
| 90 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Bayard (No. 377). | June 26 | Revolution in Salvador: Success of revolutionists; terms made with Government party; Mr. Hall used his good offices to bring about result; General Menendez provisional President; treaty of peace inclosed. | 130 |
| 91 | Same to same (No. 378) | June 27 | Revolution in Salvador: Provisional Government under General Menendez as President announced by minister for foreign affairs; suggests recognition by United States. | 132 |
| 92 | Same to same (No. 394). | July 22 | Railroad contract by Guatemala to build railroad from Atlantic to Guatemala City: Scheme languishes from failure of Guatemala to carry out contract; Mr. Hall obtains payment of wages of American laborers employed; new contract on equitable basis to be made; letter from agent of contractors and consular agent at Livingston inclosed. | 133 |
| 93 | Same to same (No. 404). | Aug. 31 | Mediation of United States to secure peace between Guatemala and Nicaragua: Through Mr. Hall’s efforts Guatemala has received Nicaraguan envoy; protocol to settle differences; letter to Mr. Hall inclosed; Guatemala and Salvador disposed to maintain peace with Nicaragua. | 136 |
| 94 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Hall (No. 285). | Sept. 1 | Neutrality laws of United States: Alleged violation of by steamer City of Mexico, at New York, engaged in filibustering expedition against Honduras; means to prevent same have been taken; Mr. Hall will inform Honduras. | 138 |
| 95 | Same to same (No. 288). | Sept. 7 | Neutrality laws of United States: Alleged violation of, by steamer City of Mexico engaged in filibustering expedition against Honduras: no evidence to confirm report, but she will be watched. | 138 |
| 96 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Bayard (No. 410). | Sept. 11 | Neutrality Jaws of United States: Alleged violation of, by steamer City of Mexico engaged for filibustering expedition against Honduras; expedition said to be under ex-President Soto; incloses note from minister for foreign affairs asking her detention at New York. | 139 |
| 97 | Same to same (No. 427). | Sept. 29 | Revolutionary movement against Honduras by ex-President Soto: Unsuccessful attempt of steamer Dorian to land an expedition; newspaper articles inclosed. | 140 |
| 98 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Hall (No. 294). | Oct. 7 | Neutrality laws of United States: Alleged violation of, by steamer City of Mexico engaged for filibustering expedition against Honduras; no evidence found against vessel, which has sailed from New York; correspondence with Treasury Department inclosed. | 141 |
| 99 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Bayard (No. 429). | Oct. 10 | Neutrality laws of United States: Alleged violation of, by steamer City of Mexico engaged for filibustering expedition against Honduras; thanks of Honduras for steps taken to prevent departure of expedition from United States; telegrams inclosed. | 143 |
| 100 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Pringle (No. 305). | Nov. 18 | Mediation of United States to secure peace in Central America: President willing chat United States representatives should use influence to that end, with due recognition of-sovereign rights; good wishes for Central America expressed. | 143 |
| 101 | Same to same (No. 307) | Nov. 28 | Neutrality laws of United States: Alleged violation of, against peace of Honduras by British steamer Dorian through assistance of A. D. Straus Co., at New York; operations of latter will be investigated. | 144 |
china.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 102 | Mr. Young to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 574). | 1884. Dec. 12 | Students (Chinese) educated in America: They distinguish themselves in fight against French at Foochow; students no longer sent to United States on ground that they become denationalized; Mr. Young calls attention to their bravery at Foochow, and hopes for continuance of the system; correspondence with foreign office inclosed. | 144 |
| 103 | Same to same (No. 596) | Dec. 27 | Tea trade of China: It is decreasing owing to increase of tea culture in India; opium culture increases with diminution of tea culture. | 146 |
| 104 | Same to same (No. 631) | 1885. Jan. 20 | Christian converts at Canton: Protest of missionaries against incendiary publication suggesting means for arresting spread of Christianity; review of missionary question in China; treaties in which China stipulates protection of Christians cited: remonstrance will be made to yamên; letter from consul at Canton; publication issued at Canton, and address of Protestant missionaries at Canton inclosed. | 147 |
| 105 | Same to same (No. 632). | Jan. 24 | Protection of foreigners at Canton: Viceroy has suppressed publication arguing against spread of Christianity, at intervention of British consul-general; no formal complaint will be made to yamên, but by informal representation; correspondence between British consul-general and viceroy of Canton inclosed. | 154 |
| 106 | Same to same (No. 650) | Feb. 14 | Neutrality of United States during difficulties between France and China: Consul at Foochow directed riot to recommend to Chinese explosives of American manufacture; correspondence inclosed. | 156 |
| 107 | Same to same (No. 658) | Feb. 23 | Citizenship status of J. F. Pearson, or Whey Ting, born of American father and Chinese mother: He claims American citizenship to aid him in a property difficulty; Mr. Young holds he must be regarded as an American citizen, if he has assumed no other allegiance; correspondence with consul at Canton. | 157 |
| 108 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Young (No. 407). | Mar. 11 | Neutrality of United States during difficulties between France and China: United States cannot prevent its citizens out of its jurisdiction from joining in hostile movements against foreign states at their own risk; instructed to deprecate such action; Americans cannot be prohibited from acting as pilots on French men-of-war. | 160 |
| 109 | Mr. Young to Mr. Bayard (No. 673). | Mar. 13 | Contraband of war: Notification of French minister declaring rice to be contraband inclosed. | 161 |
| 110 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Young (No. 418). | Mar. 20 | Protection of foreigners at Canton: Action taken relative to memorial against Christians approved; formal representation to yamên not necessary. | 162 |
| 111 | Mr. Young to Mr. Bayard (No. 687). | Mar. 24 | Contraband of war: Notification of French consul-general at Shanghai enumerating articles considered as contraband. | 162 |
| 112 | Same to same (No. 693) | Mar. 29 | Missionaries, protection of, in China: Correspondence with chairman China Board of Evangelical Alliance; indemnity for property destroyed near Canton desired; central government willing to protect missionaries and Christians, but cannot prevent outrages perpetrated by mobs in the provinces; difficulties of missionary work. | 162 |
| 113 | Same to same (No. 696) | Mar. 30 | Neutrality of United States: As France and China are at war, consul at Ningpo has been instructed not to enter or clear American vessels supplying either belligerent with contraband of war; correspondence with consul at Ningpo inclosed. | 168 |
| 114 | Mr. Smithers to Mr. Bayard (No. 4). | Apr. 16 | Armistice between France and China: Incloses decree making the announcement; embargo on rice still continues. | 169 |
| 115 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Smithers (No. 428). | Apr. 20 | Neutrality of United States in war between France and China: Mr. Young’s instruction to consul at Foochow to avoid action that can be construed as violation of approved; incloses instruction to consul-general at Shanghai relative to sale of vessels by Americans to Chinese. | 170 |
| 116 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Smithers (No. 431). | May 4 | Citizenship status of J. F. Pearson, born of American father and Chinese mother: Nationality of mother would not affect case if the son is legitimate, unless father was citizen of State prohibiting marriage with Chinese; his legitimacy should be proved by his applying for passport; opinion of law officer of Department inclosed. | 171 |
| 117 | Same to same (No. 439) | June 1 | Contraband of war: Department prefers to await specific cases before deciding what articles are and what are not contraband; general question discussed. | 172 |
| 118 | Mr. Denby to Mr. Bayard (No. 14). | Oct. 14 | Navy of China: Decrees from throne providing for its reorganization inclosed. | 173 |
| 119 | Same to same (No. 17) | Oct. 16 | Defenses of coast of China: Memorial of Tso, late viceroy at Nanking, to throne, advocating adoption of Western armaments, vessels, guns and machinery, railroads, and telegraphs; his suggestions as to navy are being adopted; Western aid will be needed in developing the country. | 174 |
| 120 | Same to same (No. 34) | Nov. 5 | Railroad construction in China: Its advocacy by Viceroy Li; exhibition of complete model of an American railroad before imperial household at Peking; great interest evinced by the imperial family; good results hoped to follow; American railroad system particularly adapted to China. | 180 |
correspondence with the legation of china at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 121 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju. | 1885. Apr. 24 | Canton indemnity: Return of residue of, to China, less $130,000, on settlement of claim of Charles E. Hill vs. China for loss of steamer Keorgeor; draft for $453,400 and triplicate receipts for signature will be handed him by officer of Department. | 181 |
| 122 | Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju to Mr. Bayard. | Apr. 25 | Canton indemnity: Return of residue of, to China; acknowledges draft for $453,400.90, being remainder after deducting $130,000, in payment of claim of Charles E. Hill vs. China; appreciation of generosity of United States; receipts on behalf of China and of heirs of Charles E. Hill inclosed. | 182 |
| 123 | Same to same | Aug. 5 | Emigration (Chinese) to United States: Memorandum requesting issue of a fixed form of certificate allowing Chinese of exempted classes to enter United States, and also appropriate instructions to consul at Canton and consuls in countries where Chinese merchants have intercourse with United States. | 184 |
| 124 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju. | Aug. 11 | Emigration (Chinese) to United States: Certificates to enable exempted classes to enter United States; instructions will be sent to consul at Hong Kong; suggestion of fixed form of certificate will be submitted to Secretary of Treasury; list of ports from which exempted classes are likely to leave for United States requested. | 185 |
| 125 | Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju to Mr. Bayard. | Aug. 17 | Emigration. (Chinese) to United States: Gives list of ports from which exempted classes are likely to leave for United States, and where there is no Chinese official to issue them certificates. | 186 |
| 126 | Same to same | Sept. 11 | Outrages by killing and wounding of Chinese by mob at Rock Springs, Wyo.: Consuls of China have been sent with interpreter to investigate; asks for protection and facilities for them. | 187 |
| 127 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju. | Sept. 11 | Outrages by killing and wounding of Chinese by mob at Rock Springs, Wyo.: Two United States Army officers will meet Chinese consuls at Ogden, accompany them to Rock Springs, and protect them during their investigation. | 187 |
| 128 | Same to same | Sept. 12 | Outrages by killing and wounding of Chinese by mob at Rock Springs, Wyo.: Letter of Adjutant-General stating detailing of two officers to protect Chinese officials during their investigation inclosed. | 188 |
| 129 | Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju to Mr. Bayard. | Sept. 14 | Outrages by killing and wounding of Chinese by mob at Rock Springs, Wyo.: Thanks for detail of Army officers to protect Chinese officials during their investigation. | 188 |
| 130 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju. | Sept. 14 | Outrages by killing and wounding of Chinese by mob at Rock Springs, Wyo.: District attorney instructed to aid investigation and bring the perpetrators of the outrage to justice. | 189 |
| 131 | Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju to Mr. Porter. | Sept. 15 | Outrages by killing and wounding of Chinese by mob at Rock Springs, Wyo.: Thanks for instructions to district attorney to aid investigation and bringing perpetrators to justice. | 189 |
| 132 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju. | Sept. 15 | Outrages by killing and wounding of Chinese by mob at Rock Springs, Wyo.: Date of departure from San Francisco of Chinese investigating commission has been communicated to Secretary of War that military officers may meet them at Ogden. | 190 |
| 133 | Same to same. | Sept. 17 | Outrages by killing and wounding of Chinese by mob at Rock Springs, Wyo.: Colonel McCook and Lieutenant Groesbeck have accompanied Chinese investigation commission to Rock Springs. | 190 |
| 134 | Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju to Mr. Porter. | Sept. 17 | Outrages by killing and wounding of Chinese by mob at Rock Springs, Wyo.: Chinese investigating commission have arrived at Rock Springs accompanied by United States Army officers. | 190 |
| 135 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju. | Sept. 19 | Outrages against Chinese: Threats of Knights of Labor in Wyoming; telegram relative to, communicated to Secretary of War and Attorney-General for adoption of preventive measures. | 191 |
| 136 | Same to same | Sept. 19 | Emigration (Chinese) to United States: Evidence to allow exempted classes to land in United States; consular officers can issue certificates of identity in any form satisfactory to collector at port of entry; Treasury circulars as to admittance of Chinese inclosed. | 191 |
| 137 | Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju to Mr. Bayard. | Oct. 17 | Outrages by killing of Chinese and burning of their dwellings at Seattle, Wash. Ter.: Threats of expelling all Chinese; protection by governor of Washington Territory requested. | 193 |
| 138 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju. | Oct. 21 | Outrages by killing of Chinese and burning of their dwellings at Seattle, Wash. Ter.: Governor of Washington Territory has been directed to take measures to prevent forcible expulsion of Chinese. | 194 |
| 139 | Same to same | Oct. 28 | Outrages upon Chinese by killing them and burning their dwellings at Seattle, Wash. Ter.: Governor of the Territory reports his ability to protect lives and property of Chinese. | 194 |
| 140 | Same to same | Nov. 2 | Outrages upon Chinese at Seattle Wash. Ter.: Persons accused of killing Chinese under indictment for murder; governor of Territory able to preserve order; troops can be called out if necessary. | 195 |
| 141 | Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju to Mr. Bayard. | Nov. 4 | Outrages against Chinese at Seattle, Wash. Ter.: Thanks for precautions to prevent outbreak against Chinese. | 195 |
| 142 | Same to same | Nov. 5 | Outrages against Chinese at Tacoma and Seattle, Wash. Ter: Several hundred Chinese driven out of Tacoma; merchants given one day to leave; authorities inactive; protection guaranteed by treaty invoked. | 196 |
| 143 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju. | Nov. 5 | Outrages against Chinese in Washington Territory: Cases of outrage referred to Secretary of Interior for action. | 196 |
| 144 | Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju to Mr. Bayard. | Nov. 7 | Outrages against Chinese in Washington Territory: Chinese ordered to leave Seattle; governor refuses troops to mayor of Seattle; telegram from Chinese consul-general inclosed. | 197 |
| 145 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju. | Nov. 7 | Outrages against Chinese in Washington Territory: President’s proclamation enjoining order and authorizing the employment of the military; orders have been issued to United States troops to enforce the laws. | 197 |
| 146 | Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju to Mr. Bayard. | Nov. 9 | Outrages against Chinese in Washington Territory: Thanks for prompt efforts of United States in suppressing lawless combinations against the Chinese. | 198 |
colombia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 147 | Mr. Scruggs to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 180). | 1884. Dec. 23 | Civil war in Colombia: President has issued proclamation declaring Santander, Boyacá, Cundinamarca, and districts of Bolivar and Magdalena in a state of civil war. Suggests that American naval vessel be sent to Colombia. | 198 |
| 148 | Same to same (No. 182) | Dec. 26 | Naturalization: Points out its abuses by foreigners, owing to lax administration of naturalization laws in United States. Case of Aurelio F. Pinzon, a native and resident of Colombia; he requests protection; his certificate of naturalization fraudulently obtained after four years’ residence in United States; his case one of many. | 199 |
| 149 | Same to same (No. 187) | 1885. Jan. 11 | Civil war in Colombia: Movements of the insurgents; Magdalena River in possession of revolutionists; renews request for naval vessel: mails robbed by insurgents; Bogota cut off from mail and telegraphic communication. | 201 |
| 150 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Scruggs (No. 19). | Jan. 20 | Civil war in Colombia: Naval vessel has been stationed at Panama and Colon to protect American interests; telegram from United States naval commander announcing revolution and his arrival at Aspinwall. | 202 |
| 151 | Mr. Scruggs to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 188). | Jan. 20 | Civil war in Colombia: Deplorable condition of the country lawlessness and savagery of insurgents; mails systematically robbed; forced; loans and seizures of property; all banks but two have suspended; foreigners thus far have escaped outrages, owing to vigilance of diplomatic corps. | 203 |
| 152 | Same to same (No. 190) | Jan. 30 | Citizenship: All persons born in Colombia declared Colombian citizens regardless of the father’s nationality: passports will still be granted to such persons, with caution that it will not necessarily protect the person in Colombia; notice of foreign office as to citizenship inclosed. | 204 |
| 153 | Same to same (No. 194) | Feb. 23 | Asylum: Right of, in legations in foreign countries; abuse of the right by Argentine minister in harboring in his legation a Colombian against whom an order of arrest had been issued; Colombia protests; foreign representatives reply, affirming right of asylum, but condemning its abuse; circular note of minister for foreign affairs and reply of Mr. Sccruggs inclosed. | 205 |
| 154 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Scruggs (No.22). | Feb. 25 | Civil war in Colombia: Dispatch from consul at Barranquilia, stating seizure of property of Americans by insurgents; question of accountability for spoliation by insurgents open; de facto government accountable for its own spoliations. | 207 |
| 155 | Mr. Scruggs to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 195). | Mar. 4 | Citizenship: Colombia claims as its citizens children born in Chili, but residing in Colombia, whose father was a British-born subject and the mother born in Colombia of British parents; correspondence between minister of foreign affairs and British minister. | 208 |
| 156 | Mr. Scruggs to Mr. Bayard (No. 200). | Apr. 7 | Blockade of Colombian ports, and declaration that vessels in possession of insurgents are pirates by government decree: Colombia requests that arms be not exported from United States to ports held by revolutionists; telegram sent at request of Colombia; Mr. Scruggs has suggested impracticability of the decree. | 209 |
| 157 | Same to same (No. 201) | Apr. 16 | Neutrality of Isthmus of Panama: Guarantee of, by United States; requests United States troops be sent to isthmus to insure neutrality and sovereignty; correspondence with minister for foreign affairs inclosed. | 209 |
| 158 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Scruggs (No. 34). | May 15 | Civil war in Colombia: Naval vessels of Atlantic and Pacific squadron have been ordered to Colombian waters. | 210 |
| 159 | Same to same (No. 36) | May 16 | Citizenship status of Aurelio F. Pinzon: No obligation of United States to protect him, as his naturalization certificate was obtained by fraud. | 211 |
| 160 | Same to same (No. 37) | May 19 | Seizure of vessels of United Magdalena Steam Navigation Company, belonging to Americans, by Colombian revolutionists: Orders issued to United States naval forces to recapture the vessels; reports of law solicitor of department and letters from president of steamship company inclosed. | 211 |
| 161 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Scruggs (No. 48). | June 16 | Asylum: Right of, in legations in foreign countries; reviews history of extraterritorial rights of ambassadors; modified by modern usage; exercise of right of asylum by United States representatives can be allowed to protect persons from mob violence, but attempts to harbor offenders against laws of foreign countries will not be countenanced; instructed to verbally correct wrong impression made by his note to foreign office. | 214 |
| 162 | Mr. Scruggs to Mr. Bayard (No. 221). | July 21 | Civil war in Colombia: Insurgents in possession of all boats but one on Magdalena River; insurgent forces, 3,500 men; Government forces, 8,000 men; quiet in interior; Bogota practically under siege; siege of Carthagena abandoned; insurgents hold Barranquilla. | 216 |
| 163 | Same to same (No. 223) | Aug. 11 | Civil war in Colombia: Barranquilla evacuated by insurgents; rebel Prestan captured; insurgents still control Magdalena River; quiet in interior; financial distress in interior unprecedented. | 217 |
| 164 | Same to same (No. 230) | Aug. 29 | Civil war in Colombia: Capture of rebel flotilla in Magdalena River; insurgents’ leader, Gaitan, captured suppression of insurrection probable, but troubles liable to break out afresh. | 218 |
| 165 | Same to same (No. 232) | Sept. 3 | Asylum: Right of, in legations in foreign countries; wrong impression created by his note to foreign office relative to abuse of the right by Argentine minister has been corrected. | 218 |
| 166 | Same to same (No. 234) | Sept. 17 | Civil war in Colombia: Navigation of Magdalena River opened by capture of rebel flotilla; civil war suppressed for the present with exception of guerrilla bands in remote districts. | 219 |
| 167 | Same to same (No. 239) | Oct. 2 | Custom-houses to be established at Panama and Colon for collection of duties: Apprehensions of interference, in consequence, with freedom of Isthmian transit expressed to minister for foreign affairs; decree and articles of fiscal code inclosed. | 220 |
| 168 | Same to same (No. 240). | Oct. 3 | Duties paid by consignees to insurgents: Decree issued imposing 50 per cent, fine in case of refusal to pay duty on same goods to Government; Mr. Scruggs protests; foreigners exempted; further suggestion made that foreign interests be exempted; american consignees will probably not be affected; memorandum to foreign office. | 221 |
| 169 | Same to same (No. 241) | Oct. 3 | Civil war in Colombia: Capture and execution of rebel leader Prestan; insurgents Aizpuru and Gaitan captured; they will be banished. | 223 |
| 170 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Jacob (No. 2). | Nov. 3 | Custom-houses to be established at Panama and Colon tor collection of duties: Apprehension of interference with free transit across Isthmus guaranteed by treaty of 1846; instructed to impress upon Colombia importance of free and unobstructed use of the transit; letter from consul-general at Panama, decree of President of Colombia, newspaper article, and correspondence with A. Lazarus Co. inclosed. | 223 |
| 171 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Scruggs (No. 72). | Nov. 17 | Duties paid by consignees to insurgents: Decree imposing 50 per cent, fine in case of refusal to pay duties on same goods to Government; Mr. Scruggs’s protest approved; note to Colombian minister inclosed; gratification at expected revocation of these decree. | 229 |
| 172 | Same to same (No. 74). | Nov. 19 | Custom-houses to be established at Panama and Colon for collection of duties: Mr. Scruggs’s action in urging necessity for providing for freedom of transit across the Isthmus approved; instructions to new minister inclosed. | 230 |
| 173 | Mr. Scruggs to Mr. Bayard (No. 257). | Nov. 25 | Death of General Eustorjio Salgar, ex-President of Colombia: Outline of his career; eulogizes him. | 230 |
correspondence with the legation of colombia at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 174 | Mr. Becerra to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | 1885. Mar. 2 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by Benjamin Gaitan, who is negotiating for purchase of war vessels and supplies for Colombian insurgents in New York; asks prevention of same. | 231 |
| 175 | Mr. Arosemena to Mr. Becerra (telegram). | Mar. 2 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through seizure of tug Game Cock, to be used to transport insurgents; instructed to communicate to the United States under what conditions she sails. | 232 |
| 176 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Becerra. | Mar. 10 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by Benjamin Gaitan at New York, in fitting out expeditions against Colombia; proper authorities have been informed. | 232 |
| 177 | Same to same | Mar. 11 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through aid to Colombian insurgents; detention of steamer Albano at New York, alleged to have arms on board for Colombian insurgents; specific information against Albano desired; correspondence with Attorney-General and district attorney at New York. | 232 |
| 178 | Mr. Becerra to Mr. Bayard | Mar. 12 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by steamer Albano in carrying arms for Colombian insurgents from New York; gives information against the Albano; asks that the sending of arms to insurgents be prevented. | 234 |
| 179 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Becerra | Mar. 13 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by steamer Albano in carrying arms for Colombian insurgents from New York; note of minister giving particulars sent to Attorney-General; suggests co-operation of Colombian consul at New York with district attorney in substantiating facts. | 236 |
| 180 | Mr. Becerra to Mr. Bayard | Mar. 17 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, in sending arms from United States to Colombian insurgents; states that schooner George W. Whitford, with arms for insurgents, has sailed from New York; complains that the steamer Albano was allowed to depart in spite of his protest. | 236 |
| 181 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Becerra | Mar. 20 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by alleged sending of arms to Colombian insurgents from New York; authorities in New York are exercising vigilance; steamer Albano carried no arms for Colombian ports; sailing vessels may leave without clearing papers; authorities directed to report suspicious circumstances connected with them. | 237 |
| 182 | Same to same | Mar. 25 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of by sending of arms to Colombian insurgents; statutory provisions will be enforced; existence of rebellion in Colombia does not authorize obstruction of ordinary commerce in arms between citizens of United States and of Colombia; armed vessels and military expeditions only can be affected under statute law. | 238 |
| 183 | Same to same | Mar. 27 | Neutrality of United States: Alleged violation of, by schooner George W. Whitford and steamer Albano, in shipping arms to Colombian insurgents; gives manifest of Albano, showing amount of arms carried; nothing unlawful in the transaction; schooner George W. Whitford shows no arms on her manifest; gives information relative to Colombians Tuana and Gaitan, alleged agents of insurgents. | 238 |
| 184 | Mr. Becerra to Mr. Bayard | Apr. 2 | Civil war in Colombia: Burning of Colon; imprisonment of United States consul and an American naval officer, and disturbances at Panama by desperadoes; hopes that United States naval forces will be sent to preserve neutrality of Isthmus; disclaims responsibility of Colombia for acts perpetrated in absence of troops called elsewhere by civil war. | 239 |
| 185 | Same to same | Apr. 3 | Civil war in Colombia: States its scope; quiet is rapidly being enforced by Government troops; outrages at Colon and Panama caused by desperadoes and convicts, not by Colombian revolutionists. | 242 |
| 186 | Same to same | Apr. 4 | Complains of telegram of commander of U. S. S. Galena, at Aspinwall, stating his capture of insurgents, but fear of their escape if delivered to Colombian authorities. | 244 |
| 187 | Mr. Becerra to Mr. Bayard. | Apr. 4 | Transit across Isthmus of Panama: Protection of, by United States troops; reviews interview with Secretary of State relative to; expresses satisfaction at orders given to American forces: regrets that United States marines did not assist Colombian authorities, and thus prevent burning of Aspinwall. | 244 |
| 188 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Becerra. | Apr. 6 | Complaint of Colombian minister of language of commander of U. S. S. Galena, in telegram announcing capture of insurgents who burned Aspinwall: Disclaims all intention of discourtesy to Colombia; actual commander of Colombian troops was a matter of doubt. | 247 |
| 189 | Same to same | Apr. 6 | Civil war in Colombia: Telegram to commanders of Colombian troops at Panama and Aspinwall could not be delivered, owing to capture of one and illness of another; letter from President of Central and South American Telegraph Company. | 248 |
| 190 | Mr. Becerra to Mr. Bayard. | Apr. 7 | Civil war in Colombia: Incloses telegrams from commanders of Colombia troops, stating Panama in possession of rebels. | 249 |
| 191 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Becerra. | Apr. 8 | Seizure of tug Game Cock by Colombian insurgents: Game Cock not owned by United States citizens, and her employment by an American corporation would not entail obligation of protection as if she carried United States flag. | 249 |
| 192 | Mr. Becerra to Mr. Bayard. | Apr. 8 | Civil war in Colombia: Suggests that American forces sent to keep open interoceanic transit be ordered to prevent outrages and pillage at Panama. | 260 |
| 193 | Same to same | Apr. 8 | Complaint of Colombian minister of language of commander of U. S. S. Galena, in stating he feared the escape of insurgents who burned Colon if he delivered them to Colombian authorities: Satisfaction at explanation given; refers to anomaly of insurgents being, imprisoned on board a United States vessel; states who are the constituted authorities on the Isthmus. | 250 |
| 194 | Same to same | Apr. 9 | Blockade of Colombian ports of Sabanilla, Santa Maria, and Barranquilla, held by insurgents, declared by decree; trade carried on with ports named considered contraband; vessels at Carthagena Bay in possession of insurgents declared by decree without the pale of international law. | 252 |
| 195 | Same to same | Apr. 21 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by aid furnished Colombian insurgents by steamer City of Mexico; complains of action of the steamer in carrying arms to insurgents, and committing outrages while flying American flag; requests apprehension of her captain and crew in New York. | 253 |
| 196 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Becerra. | Apr. 22 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by steamer City of Mexico in aiding Colombian insurgents; minister’s note sent to Attorney-General; complaint must be made under oath, with testimony of witnesses to institute judicial proceedings. | 254 |
| 197 | Same to same | Apr. 24 | Blockade of Colombian ports of Sabanilla, Santa Marta, and Barranquilla, held by insurgents, declared by decree: United States does not consider the ports closed except by an effective blockade; precedents and international law cited; vessels manned by Colombian insurgents cannot be deemed piratical, unless by performance of piratical acts; United States naval vessels will recover floating property of United States citizens. | 542 |
| 198 | Mr. Becerra to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | Apr. 27 | Civil war in Colombia: Insurgent leader Aizpurú arranged with American admiral that United States forces should retire, Aizpurú to maintain order in Panama until arrival of Government troops; battle to be fought in open country. | 259 |
| 199 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Becerra | Apr. 30 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by aid furnished Colombian insurgents by steamer City of Mexico; incloses letter from district attorney at New York requesting certain statements from minister for use in case. | 259 |
| 200 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Becerra | Apr. 30 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by steamer City of Mexico, in aiding Columbian insurgents; case against vessel set for trial on 5th proximo; information desired by district attorney should be furnished at once. | 260 |
| 201 | Mr. Becerra to Mr. Bayard | May 1 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by aid furnished Colombian insurgents by steamer City of Mexico; gives information desired by district attorney at New York relative to Colombian rebellion for use in case against the vessel. | 261 |
| 202 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Becerra | May 2 | Neutrality of United States: violation of, by aid furnished Colombian insurgents by steamer City of Mexico; information for use in case against vessel forwarded to district attorney at New York. | 262 |
| 203 | Mr. Becerra to Mr. Bayard | May 4 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, feared by Colombian insurgent agents at New York in fitting out the Clarabel; requests preventive measures. | 262 |
| 204 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Becerra | May 4 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of feared through fitting out of the Clarabel to aid Colombian insurgents; she will be watched. | 263 |
| 205 | Same to same | May 9 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, feared through’ fitting out of the Clarabel to aid Colombian insurgents; Secretary of Treasury has ordered collector at New York to keep watch on all vessels. | 264 |
| 206 | Same to same. | May 11 | Neutrality or united States: Violation of, through aid furnished Colombian insurgents by the Clarabel; vessel not under charter by any person; no grounds for interfering with her sailing. | 264 |
| 207 | Mr. Becerra to Mr. Bayard | May 14 | Pirates: Decree of Colombia declaring insurgents in possession of war vessels pirates; argument in support of soundness of the decree and in opposition to position of Department holding it not binding. | 264 |
| 208 | Same to same | May 27 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by brig Ambrose Light, captured by U. S. S. Alliance under suspicion of aiding Colombian insurgents; states she was purchased for the transportation of troops. | 269 |
| 209 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Becerra | June 1 | Neutrality of United States: violation or, by brig Ambrose Light, captured by U. S. S. Alliance; note giving information against Ambrose Light forwarded to Attorney-General. | 269 |
| 210 | Same to same. | June 1 | Duties paid by consignees to insurgents: Decree imposing fine of 50 per cent, in case of refusal to pay duty again to Government; protests and hopes for reconsideration of decree; declaration of blockade not sufficient to warrant it; decree, protest of foreign consuls at Barranquilla, and reply of Colombian Government inclosed. | 269 |
| 211 | Same to same | June 15 | Blockade, by Government decree, of Colombian ports held by insurgents: Gratification that minister has not deemed it necessary to controvert position of United States. | 272 |
| Pirates: Affirms position of United States that insurgents cannot be made pirates by decree; they may become so by their acts; examples and precedents cited. | ||||
| 212 | Same to same | June 16 | Neutrality of United States: Violation by brig Ambrose Light, captured by U. S. S Alliance; failure of Colombian consul at New York to confer with district attorney relative to case against the vessel. | 275 |
| 213 | Mr. Becerra to Mr. Bayard. | June 18 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through purchase of steamer Vertumnus by insurgents, to be armed at New York; asks that this be prevented. | 275 |
| 214 | Same to same | June 18 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by brig Ambro e Light, captured by U. S. S. Alliance; regrets failure of Colombian consul at New York to communicate with district attorney; explanation requested of consul and instruction to him to act zealously; desires apologies conveyed to Department of Justice. | 276 |
| 215 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Becerra | June 19 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through purchase of steamer Vertumnus by Colombian insurgents, to be armed at New York; Attorney-General asked to take proper action; complaint must be made under oath before magistrate to begin proceedings; district attorney will aid agent of Colombia in making out a case. | 276 |
| 216 | Same to same | June 20 | Neutrality of United States: Violation in aiding Colombian insurgents by brig Ambrose Light, captured by U. S. S. Alliance; regret of minister at delay of’ Colombian consul at New York in conferring with district attorney made known to Attorney-General. | 277 |
| 217 | Same to same | June 22 | Neutrality of United States: Violation in aiding Colombian insurgents by brig Ambrose Light, captured by U. S. S. Alliance; letter from district attorney at New York pointing out discrepancies in statements of Colombian minister and Colombian consul at New York. | 277 |
| 218 | Same to same | July 3 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by aiding Colombian insurgents by brig Ambrose Light, captured by U. S. S. Alliance; letter from district attorney at New York, showing that transfer of vessel was not made within United States jurisdiction in violation of neutrality laws. | 278 |
| 219 | Mr. Holguin and Mr. Becerra to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | July 31 | Civil war in Colombia: Barranquilla taken by Government forces and port opened; insurgent Prestan taken and tried. | 279 |
| 220 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Holguin and Mr. Becerra (telegram). | July 31 | Civil war in Colombia: Satisfaction at recovery of Barranquilla and speedy pacification of Colombia. | 280 |
| 221 | Mr. Becerra to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | Aug. 28 | Civil war in Colombia: Peace announced; insurgent Prestan hanged at Colon. | 280 |
| 222 | Same to same | Dec. 3 | Duties paid by consignees to insurgents: Amended decree issued imposing second payment of duties to Government, and 50 per cent, penalty in case of refusal, only in case of voluntary payment to insurgents. | 280 |
| Claims of foreigners growing out of civil war in Colombia; incloses decree prescribing mode and means of payment. | ||||
| 223 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Becerra | Dec. 11 | Duties paid by consignees to insurgents: Amended decree imposing second payment of duties to Government, and 50 per cent, penalty in case of refusal, only in case of voluntary payment to insurgents; justice and reasonableness require that voluntary payment to insurgents should be assumed on positive proof only. | 281 |
congo.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 224 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Tisdel (No. 1). | 1884. Sept. 8 | Instructions to agent: Reports to be made on political, social, geographical, and commercial conditions of Congo and American products likely to find a market; declaration by Congo Association announcing its establishment inclosed. | 282 |
| 225 | Mr. Tisdel to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Nov. 23 | Trade and philanthropic possibilities in the Congo: Establishing of the International Association of the Congo and its objects; suppression of slave trade aimed at; King of Belgium president of the Association; vast sums expended by him; expense of administration to be defrayed by him; list of national committees of International Congo Association; treaties concluded with chiefs; river frontage of Congo; stations of Association; manifesto of the International Association. | 285 |
| 226 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Tisdel (No. 6). | Dec. 13 | Mission to Congo defined as being geographical rather than political. | 293 |
| 227 | Mr. Tisdel to Mr. Bayard | 1885. Apr. 25 | Description of low countries and Lower Congo: American merchants advised not to establish themselves unless possessing large capital; Dutch, English, and German companies; their elaborate system of trading; little merchandise imported from the Congo proper; barbarism and sloth of natives; gin and cloth principal articles of barter; climate unhealthy; principal exports and imports; description of country and people. | 294 |
| 228 | Mr. Tisdel to Mr. Bayard | June 29 | Journey in Congo country: Difficulties of transportation; principal stations described; warlike character of natives; their cruelty, treachery, and depravity; native customs and habits; cloth coming into use; cheap finery much prized; education of natives apparently impossible; women the laborers; slavery still exists; little trade from Upper Congo; sterility of country; little animal life; climate deadly to Europeans; no government within Congo Valley; Congo Association unable to obtain soldiers or revenue; contract to be entered into by employés of Congo Association, and letters to Admiral English inclosed. | 309 |
corea.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 229 | Mr. Foulk to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | 1884. Oct. 10 | Journey into interior of Corea: Observations on manners and customs; products and occupations of inhabitants; description of towns and fortresses; cultivation of ginseng. | 315 |
| 230 | Mr. Foote to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 127). | Dec. 5 | Assassination attempt upon life of Min Yong Ik, recently Corean envoy to the United States, at a dinner party; details occurrence. | 331 |
| 231 | Same to same (No. 128) | Dec. 17 | Revolution in Corea caused by opposition to progressive policy of Government; principal ministers killed; their places taken by opponents to the progressive movement; King protected by Japanese troops; hostility of populace to Japanese; Japanese legation and private houses burned; Japanese troops withdrawn to Chemulpo; asylum given in the United States legation to Japanese and other foreigners; King bespeaks Mr. Foote’s good offices with Japanese Government; report of Ensign Foulk, naval attaché, upon Corean politics; list of prominent nobles. | 332 |
| 232 | Same to same (No. 140) | 1885. Jan. 9 | Japan and Corea: Difficulties between, growing out of Corean revolution, amicably adjusted; Corea pays indemnity; convention inclosed. | 343 |
| 233 | Mr. Foulk to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 146). | Jan. 31 | Political: King reported to have given over Government exclusively to ministeral body; barbarous executions of persons implicated in revolution; populace of Seoul fled in terror, but later returned; Chinese representatives with troops within Seoul; Japanese charge and troops outside city; contracts with Americans will be carried out. | 344 |
| 234 | Same to same (No. 148) | Feb. 10 | Political: Chinese ambassadors and troops leave Seoul; long conference of King with them; officials petitioning King for execution of female relations of conspirators who are hiding in Japan dismissed from office and memorial disapproved. | 345 |
| 235 | Same to same (No. 150) | Mar. 1 | Protection of the United States legation by Japanese troops during a conflagration in vicinity: Japanese chargé thanked. | 345 |
| 236 | Same to same (No. 151) | Mar. 5 | Hospital to be established by Corean Government under management of Dr. H. N. Allen, an American; services of Dr. Allen to wounded Coreans. | 346 |
| 237 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Foulk (No. 35). | Mar. 19 | Torturing of Corean conspirators regarded as brutal. | 346 |
| 238 | Same to same (No. 38). | Apr. 30 | Protection of the United States legation by Japanese troops during a conflagration: Japanese Government has been thanked through the United States minister to Japan. | 347 |
| 239 | Mr. Foulk to Mr. Bayard (No. 176.) | May 30 | Hospital established by Government at Seoul, under charge of Dr. Allen, an American: Its successful operation; Corean young men and women selected to study medicine at the hospital. | 347 |
| 240 | Same to same (No. 177) | May 30 | Political: Affairs peaceful; probable return from China of father of King, the ex regent; its significance; insurrections against local governors caused by excessive taxation; feeling against conspirators who fled to Japan weakening; Corea slowly paying indemnity to Japan. | 348 |
| 241 | Mr. Foulk to Mr. Bayard (No. 193). | July 5 | Coal fields: Discovery of, in Corea; they are to be worked by an American and a Chinese company. | 349 |
| 242 | Same to same (No. 198) | July 10 | Political: Return or King’s father from China desired by people but dreaded by nobles; withdrawal of Chinese and Japanese soldiers from Seoul; apprehension felt by foreigners in consequence. | 349 |
| 243 | Same to same (No. 203) | July 22 | Troops (Chinese and Japanese) peacefully withdrawn from Corea: Corean soldiers to protect foreign legations in absence of police. | 350 |
| 244 | Same to same (No. 205). | July 23 | Political: Re-establishment of home office, abolished during revolutionary troubles; King resumes active participation in affairs. | 350 |
| 245 | Same to same (No. 207). | July 26 | Protection of foreign legations in Seoul: Corea provides a guard of soldiers for each; formal request made for protection in several cases, but not by Mr. Foulk; rules for the guard inclosed. | 351 |
| 246 | Same to same (No. 224) | Sept. 2 | Military forces of Corea: Means adopted to render them effective; 4,000 troops in Seoul; military supplies purchased. | 352 |
| 247 | Same to same (No. 225) | Sept. 4 | Farm styled “American farm” established near Seoul in 1883, on return of embassy from United States: Its flourishing condition; seeds distributed throughout country; blooded stock imported; importance of project to Corea. | 353 |
| 248 | Same to same (No. 231) | Sept. 25 | Telegraph line to be constructed from Seoul to Peking via Chemulpo by Chinese: Terms stated; proclamation of Chinese superintendent of telegraphs inclosed. | 354 |
| 249 | Same to same (No. 235) | Sept. 30! | Telegraph line from Seoul to Peking: Portion between Chemulpo and Seoul completed; line to Peking to be in operation in sixty days. | 356 |
| 250 | Same to same (No. 237) | Oct. 14 | Political: Return to Corea of father of King and ex-regent, accompanied by Chinese troops; enthusiastic reception by populace; execution, by order of Queen, of persons engaged in his conspiracy in 1883; further executions stopped by Chinese general; arrival of Russian charge and British consul-general. | 356 |
| 251 | Same to same (No. 238) | Oct. 14 | Russia and Corea: Arrival of Russian chargé to negotiate for a Russian-Corean overland trading-post; sites proposed; boundary question between Corea and Russia to be settled. | 358 |
| 252 | Same to same (No. 239) | Oct 14 | Customs service of Corea: Appointment by China of H. F. Merrill, an American, as inspector-general; customs service corrupt and confused. | 358 |
| 253 | Same to same (No. 241) | Oct. 15 | Chemulpo: Necessity of a consular representative at; Great Britain, Germany, and Japan so represented; increasing importance of trade. | 359 |
| 254 | Same to same (No. 243) | Oct. 20 | Political: Interview with father of King; his intelligence and vigor; probability of his participation in politics; China trying to gain his influence; his relations with Queen | 360 |
| 255 | Same to same (No. 245) | Oct. 21 | Russia and Corea: Ratification of treaty between, similar to those made with Great Britain and Germany; negotiation for trading-post postponed; decoration of P. G. von Mollendorff by Russia. | 361 |
correspondence with the legation of denmark at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 256 | Mr. de Lö venörn to Mr. Bayard. | 1885. Aug. 27 | Tonnage duty: Removal of, on vessels coming from certain ports of North, Central, and South America, in accordance with shipping act of June 26, 1884; same treatment claimed for vessels from Danish ports under most favored nation clause of treaty of 1826; question of entire suspension of tonnage duties, as provided for by act, in return for reciprocal concessions, reserved. | 362 |
| 257 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. de Lövenörn. | Nov. 7 | Tonnage duty: Removal of, on vessels coming from certain ports in North, Central, and South America, in accordance with shipping act of June 26, 1884; in opinion of Attorney-General, the discrimination geographical, inuring to vessels of any nation from ports mentioned in act; claim to exemption for vessels coming from Belgium, under most favored nation clause of treaty of 1826, unwarranted. | 363 |
france.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 258 | Mr. Morton to Mr. Bayard (No. 737). | 1885. Mar. 25 | Contraband of war: Declaration of France that rice shipped to certain Chinese ports is contraband; Great Britain, Denmark, and Sweden and Norway protest; Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, and Netherlands acquiesce; legality of seizures to be submitted to prize courts at Paris; British Government agrees, reserving diplomatic action; correspondence between French and British foreign offices inclosed. | 363 |
| 259 | Same to same (No. 774) | May 13 | Pork (American): Prohibition of its importation into France; bill pending cancelling prohibition and substituting inspection to apply to all countries; Mr. Morton has urged passage of measure; note from minister for foreign affairs inclosed. | 367 |
| 260 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. McLane (No. 9). | June 1 | Pork (American): Prohibition of its importation into France; hopes for cancellation of prohibition, or at least its replacement by practical measures without discrimination. | 368 |
| 261 | Mr. McLane to Mr. Bayard (No. 24). | June 16 | Pork (American): Prohibition of its importation into France; no confidence that prohibition will be repealed by Chambers; its repeal by (decree of President will be urged after elections. | 368 |
| 262 | Same to same (No. 27) | June 17 | Citizenship status of Charles Drevet: He is son of naturalized American, but was never in United States; he desires certificate, required by French law, attesting that he has maintained his original nationality. | 369 |
| 263 | Same to same (No. 28) | June 23 | Statue of “Liberty Enlightening the World”: Thanks of French Government for flattering reception of French naval officers bringing | 369 |
| 264 | Same to same (No. 29) | June 24 | China and France: Treaty of Tien-Tsin settling difficulties between, inclosed; France secures commercial advantages and protectorate over Annam. | 370 |
| 265 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. McLane (No. 18). | July 2 | Citizenship status of Charles Drevet: Held not an American citizen, because not residing in United States at time of his father’s naturalization, and never having visited or intended to reside in United States; passport refused. | 373 |
| 266 | Mr. McLane to Mr. Bayard (No. 36). | July 3 | Pork (American): Prohibition of its importation into France; cabinet has decided to facilitate passage of bill repealing prohibition; interviews held with minister of commerce and chairman of committee of deputies, who will use efforts in favor of bill; strong protectionist feeling against it. | 373 |
| 267 | Mr. Bavard to Mr. McLane (No. 20). | July 9 | Pork (American): Prohibition of its importation into France; regret that bill to repeal same not likely to pass. | 374 |
| 268 | Mr. Porter to Mr. McLane (No. 21). | July 10 | Statue of “Liberty Enlightening the World”: Appreciation of France of courtesies to French officers at New York communicated to Secretary of Navy and mayor of New York. | 374 |
| 269 | Mr. McLane to Mr. Bayard (No. 53). | Aug. 7 | Pork (American): Prohibition of its importation into France; French Chamber closed sessions without considering bill for admission of American pork. | 375 |
| 270 | Same to same (No. 58) | Aug. 13 | Pork (American): Prohibition of its importation into France; minister for foreign affairs holds legislative authority necessary to annul prohibitory decree; discrimination against American meat denied. | 375 |
| 271 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. McLane (No. 35). | Aug. 31 | Pork (American): Prohibition of its importation into France; regret at failure to consider bill allowing importation; prejudicial effect upon, public opinion; prohibition unwarranted on sanitary grounds. | 376 |
| 272 | Same to same (No. 37). | Sept. 1 | Petroleum (American): Discrimination against, in favor of Russian petroleum; instructed to investigate and report; letter complaining of discrimination inclosed. | 376 |
| 273 | Mr. McLane to Mr. Bayard (No. 73). | Sept. 25 | Pork (American): Prohibition of its importation into France; cancellation of prohibitory decree urged, as unjustifiable on ground of unhealthiness; minister for foreign affairs pleads inability to act without legislative sanction; note to minister for foreign affairs summarizing question inclosed. | 377 |
| 274 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. McLane (No. 48). | Oct. 17 | Pork (American): Prohibition of its importation into France; Mr. McLane’s presentation of case approved; French executive thought to have ample power to repeal prohibitory decree. | 380 |
| 275 | Mr. McLane to Mr. Bayard (No. 108). | Nov. 20 | Pork (American): Prohibition of its importation into France; as result of Mr. McLane’s representations, minister for foreign affairs reiterates sanitary reasons for prohibition; no new views presented; protection to agricultural interests true grounds; chambers of commerce of Bordeaux, Marseilles, and Havre protest against prohibition; correspondence inclosed. | 381 |
correspondence with the legation of france at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 276 | Mr. Roustan to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | 1885. Feb. 5 | Contraband of war: Announcement that France will hereafter rigorously prevent introduction of contraband of war into China; neutral rights will be respected. | 383 |
| 277 | Same to same | Feb. 20 | Contraband of war: Rice for Chinese ports declared contraband; French naval commanders will enforce measure from 26th instant. | 384 |
| 278 | Same to same | Feb. 24 | Contraband of war: Importation of rice to be allowed at Canton and ports of southern China; when intended for Chinese ports north of Canton it will be treated, as contraband. | 384 |
| 279 | Mr. Roustan to Mr. Bayard. | July 31 | Seamen’s wages: States section 10 of shipping act of June 26, 1884, prohibiting advancing wages to seamen in United States ports, conflicts with article 8 of consular convention; French captains should be allowed to advance wages to French seamen. | 384 |
| 280 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Roustan. | Aug. 6 | Seamen’s wages: Alleged conflict of section 10 of shipping act of 1884, prohibiting advancing wages, with consular convention; claim of right of each Government to jurisdiction over its own citizens under consideration. | 386 |
| 281 | Same to same | Aug. 26 | Seamen’s wages: Contends that section 10 of shipping act, prohibiting payment of advance wages to seamen in American ports, is not in conflict with consular convention of 1853. | 386 |
| 282 | Mr. Roustan to Mr. Bayard. | Sept. 5 | Annexation of country of the Ouatchis, West Africa, to France, announced. | 389 |
| 283 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Roustan. | Sept. 9 | Annexation of country of the Ouatchis, West Africa, to France: As United States has not adhered to act of Berlin conference, an opinion as to the announcement cannot be expressed. | 390 |
germany.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 284 | Mr. Kasson to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 94). | 1884. Dec. 6 | Citizenship status of Karl Klingenmeyer: He was born in Germany after his father, a naturalized American, had given up intention of returning to United States; his passport, obtained by false swearing, canceled: correspondence inclosed. | 390 |
| 285 | Same to same (No. 124) | 1885. Jan. 6 | Expulsion of Ferdinand Revermann, son of a naturalized American from Germany; Germany will hold naturalized Americans of German birth, remaining over two years in Germany, to have renounced American citizenship; their minor children born in United States considered American citizens, but may be expelled; correspondence with foreign office inclosed. | 392 |
| 286 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Kasson (No. 83). | Jan. 15 | Citizenship status of minor children of naturalized Americans: Cases of Ludwig Hausding and Johannes Weber; reviews Mr. Kasson’s action; interpretation of Revised Statutes bearing upon subject. | 394 |
| 287 | Same to same (No. 84) | Jan. 15 | Citizenship status of Karl Klingenmeyer: Withdrawal of his passport approved; reviews case; interpretation of two years’ residence clause of treaty of 1868 left to future decision of Supreme Court. | 396 |
| 288 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Kasson (No. 95). | Feb. 7 | Citizenship status of naturalized Americans remaining over two years in Germany, and of their sons residing in Germany at majority: Position of Germany that naturalized Americans become German citizens by remaining over two years in Germany, and that their sons can be expelled on reaching majority denied; further explanation of position of Germany desired before giving instructions as to expulsion of Revermann. | 399 |
| 289 | Mr. Kasson to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 168). | Feb. 14 | Citizenship status of Karl Klingenmeyer: Reviews case; his interpretation of treaty clause relative to animo revertendi designed to favor bona fide citizens, and not to make American citizenship a passing convenience to foreigners. | 401 |
| 290 | Same to same (No. 179) | Feb. 20 | Convict emigration: Andreas Rausch, an alleged criminal and pauper, prevented at Bremen from emigrating to United States; foreign office denies allegation, as Rausch has served his sentence and has money contributed for his support; term “convict” held by Mr. Kasson to cover persons convicted of crime even after serving out sentence; correspondence inclosed. | 402 |
| 291 | Same to same (No. 189) | Feb. 27 | Citizenship status of naturalized Americans of German birth and their sons resident in Germany: Residence of over two years not held by Germany to cause restoration of German citizenship, but renunciation of American rights; note to foreign office presenting position of United States inclosed. | 404 |
| 292 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Kasson (No. 117). | Mar. 13 | Convict emigration: Case of Andreas Rausch, stopped at Bremen from emigrating to United States; word “convict” held to cover persons convicted of felonious crimes after expiration of sentence. | 406 |
| 293 | Mr. Kasson to Mr. Bayard (No. 223). | Apr. 4 | Military service case of Ernst F. Heitmüller: He is fined and imprisoned on unfounded charge of evading military duty; investigation promised by foreign office; inadequateness of naturalization treaty of 1868: correspondence inclosed. | 406 |
| 294 | Same to same (No. 240) | Apr. 15 | Citizenship status of John Geist, a minor, born in United States of father subsequently naturalized, who later renounced American allegiance: Passport refused while he remains in Germany; correspondence and papers in case inclosed. | 408 |
| 295 | Same to same (No. 245) | Apr. 23 | Contraband of war: Declaration of France making rice contraband; danger to food-producing country like United States in admitting doctrine; all products useful to a country at war could be excluded on same principle; newspaper article on controversy between Great Britain and France relative to rice declaration. | 411 |
| 296 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Kasson (No. 137). | Apr. 23 | Military service case of Ernst F. Heitmüller: Mr. Kasson’s request for investigation of his imprisonment approved; further instruction will be sent. | 414 |
| 297 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Pendleton (No. 3). | May 12 | Citizenship status of John Geist: He is entitled to a passport as an American citizen; gives reason for decision. | 414 |
| 298 | Mr. Kasson to Mr. Bayard (No. 261). | May 16 | Expulsion of Constant A. Golly, a naturalized American, from Alsace-Lorraine, on ground that he intends permanently to reside there and evade military duty: Delay of order of expulsion asked for and denied; correspondence with foreign office. | 415 |
| 299 | Same to same (No. 265). | May 19 | Naturalization treaty: Germany insists on its interpretation of, by which it claims right to expel American citizens of German parentage who remain in Germany more than two years; correspondence with foreign office, giving arguments on both sides, inclosed. | 416 |
| 300 | Mr. Pendleton to Mr. Bayard (No. 13). | June 22 | Expulsion from Prussia of Mayer Gad, a naturalized American of Russian birth: He is expelled because immigration from Russia prevents Germanization of territory bordering on Russian Poland; Gad has no intention of returning to United States; correspondence with foreign office inclosed. | 419 |
| 301 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Pendleton (No. 19). | July 7 | Military service case of Charles L. George: He is imprisoned at Strasburg for owing military service; facts stated; no ground for imprisonment; examination and explanation from foreign office should be requested. | 420 |
| 302 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Pendleton (No. 20). | July 9 | Expulsion from Prussia of Mayer Gad, a naturalized American, formerly a Russian: Not being a German he does not come under treaty; United States cannot lawfully object to his expulsion. | 423 |
| 303 | Mr. Pendleton to Mr. Bayard (No. 36). | July 16 | Expulsion of David Lemberger from Wurtemberg: He is given alternative of acquiring German citizenship or expulsion; his time of sojourn in Germany has been extended several times by German authorities; correspondence with foreign office. | 423 |
| 304 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Pendleton (No. 24). | Aug. 1 | Expulsion of David Lemberger from Wurtemberg: Expulsion apparently based on idea that his father after naturalization returned to Germany; this not the case; instructed to obtain facts from Lemberger and use same in argument in his behalf with foreign office. | 426 |
| 305 | Mr. Pendleton to Mr. Bayard (No. 47). | Aug. 10 | Military service case of Ernst Heitmüller: Return of fine paid to him; mistake in arresting him explained: note from foreign office. | 426 |
| 306 | Same to same (No. 55) | Aug. 31 | Expulsion of David Lemberger from Wurtemberg: Lemberger has applied to resume German allegiance; his father has resided in Germany since 1875; correspondence with M. H. Lemberger and consul at Stuttgart. | 427 |
| 307 | Same to same (No. 100) | Nov. 2 | Military service cases in which legation has intervened: Yearly report on, prepared by Mr. Coleman, secretary of legation, inclosed. | 428 |
| 308 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Pendleton (No. 80). | Dec. 18 | Naturalization treaty: Report of law officer of Department on interpretation to be given to article 4 inclosed. | 438 |
correspondence with the legation of germany at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 309 | Mr. Alvensleben to Mr. Bayard. | 1885. Mar. 16 | Colonial acquisition of Germany in East Africa: Sovereignty assumed over lands acquired by German Colonization Society; provisions of general act of Berlin Congo conference will be respected; letter of protection issued by Emperor inclosed. | 441 |
| 310 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Alvensleben. | Apr. 6 | Colonial acquisition of Germany of lands of German Colonization Society in East Africa: United States not a party to general act of Berlin Congo conference; views of United States as to the acquisition cannot be expressed. | 442 |
| 311 | Mr. Alvensleben to Mr. Bayard. | Aug. 3 | Tonnage duties: Claim of Germany to privileges extended to vessels from certain ports of North, Central, and South America by shipping act of June 26, 1884, by virtue of most-favored-nation clause of treaty; Germany will reciprocate. | 443 |
| 312 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Alvensleben. | Nov. 7 | Tonnage duties: Claim of Germany to privileges extended to vessels from certain ports in North, Central, and South America under shipping act June 26, 1884; privileges held to be geographical, and to inure to vessels of any nation from ports mentioned in act, but not to vessels from ports outside of its limitations. | 444 |
great britain.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 313 | Mr. Lowell to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 917). | 1884. Dec. 22 | Mormon proselyting in India: Attention of viceroy has been called to; British Government suggests that United States consuls in India give information to British authorities. | 444 |
| 314 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Lowell (No. 1058). | 1885. Jan. 7 | Mormon proselyting in India: United States consuls in India instructed to co-operate with British authorities, as suggested by Lord Granville. | 445 |
| 315 | Mr. Lowell to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 941). | Jan. 29 | Pauper immigration from Europe to United States: Circular of December 27, giving law prohibiting same, sent to foreign office; publicity in Great Britain suggested. | 445 |
| 316 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Lowell (No. 1088). | Mar. 3 | Greely Relief Expedition: Return of vessel Alert to British Government; act directing return inclosed; she will be at once dispatched when point at which it is desired to receive her is ascertained; appreciation of action in placing her at disposal of United States. | 446 |
| 317 | Mr. Lowell to Mr. Bayard (No. 961). | A pr. 4 | Greely Relief Expedition: Return of vessel Alert to British Government; Great Britain will receive her at Halifax; correspondence with Foreign Office. | 447 |
| 318 | Mr. E. J. Phelps to Mr. Bay (No. 95). | Sept. 16 | Mormon proselyting in India: Mormon emissaries have made no converts; measures against them at present unnecessary; provisions of penal code will be exerted against them in case of unlawful recruiting; correspondence. | 448 |
correspondence with the legation of great britain at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 319 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard | 1885. Apr. 28 | Claim of J. P. Tunstall vs. United States, for murder and robbery of his son, J. H. Tunstall, in New Mexico: Reiterates request for a decision. | 449 |
| 320 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. West | June 1 | Claim of J. P. Tunstall vs. United States, for murder and robbery of his son, J. H. Tunstall, in New Mexico: Reviews case at length; cites precedents, and shows that United States is not liable for damages; recourse should be had to the courts. | 450 |
papers relating to the agreement between the united states and great britain respecting the fisheries.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 321 | The Secretary of State | 1885. June 25 | Fisheries articles of treaty with Great Britain of 1871: Notice of diplomatic arrangement extending through fishing season of 1885. | 460 |
| 322 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard | Mar. 12 | Fisheries articles of treaty of 1871: Memorandum suggesting their continuance in force until January, 1886, to prevent difficulties likely to arise if fishing by Americans is prohibited after July 1, 1885—the fishing season. | 460 |
| 323 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. West | Apr. 22 | Fisheries articles of 1871: Abrogation of; Executive unable to extend time of, beyond July 1, 1885, without legislative action, but will agree to bring before Congress a proposition to settle fishing difficulties by a commission, provided there shall be no enforcement of penal laws against American fishermen during fishing season of 1885; this arrangement can be made by interchange of notes. | 461 |
| 324 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard | June 13 | Fisheries articles of treaty of 1871: Agreement to extend time of same; Newfoundland does not make refunding of duties a condition to agreement, but expects consideration when fisheries commission is appointed. | 462 |
| 325 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. West | June 19 | Fisheries articles of treaty of 1871: Agreement to extend time of; memoranda passed understood to constitute agreement to extend time during fishing season of 1885, in return for promised negotiation by United States for development of trade with British North America. | 462 |
| 326 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard | June 20 | Fisheries articles of treaty of 1871: Agreement to extend time of; Canada will give reciprocal privileges as to fishing in return for understanding that United States will negotiate for development of trade with British North America: this arrangement to be temporary. | 463 |
| 327 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. West | June 20 | Fisheries articles of treaty of 1871: Agreement to extend time of; agreement understood to be concluded by correspondence; public notification will be made shortly. | 464 |
| 328 | Same to same | June 22 | Fisheries articles of treaty of 1871: Agreement to extend time of; reiterates agreement of United States to recommend to Congress a commission to consider question of extension of trade with British North America. | 465 |
| 329 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard | June 22 | Fisheries articles of treaty of 1871: Agreement to extend time of; mutual understanding reached; agreement considered embodied in correspondence; Mr. West will inform Governments of Canada and Newfoundland of completion of agreement. | 465 |
| 330 | President’s proclamation | Jan. 31 | Fisheries articles of treaty of 1871: Proclamation of President declaring termination of, July 1, 1885. | 466 |
hawaiian islands.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 331 | Mr. Daggett to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 208). | 1885. Jan. 14 | Financial: Intention of Government to receive for customs dues, and retire from circulation, Hawaiian silver, to relieve financial distress. | 469 |
| 332 | Same to same (No. 215) | Feb. 14 | Emigration of Japanese to Hawaii: Arrival of Japanese laborers assisted by Government; they are promptly engaged by planters; more are to follow. | 470 |
| 333 | Same to same (No. 217) | Feb. 14 | Financial embarrassment arising from rescinding by Honolulu Chamber of Commerce of its resolution to receive for gold gold certificates of Government. | 471 |
| 334 | Same to same (No. 218) | Feb. 25 | Financial: Resumption of collection of customs duties in gold; scheme to retire excess of Hawaiian silver in circulation by receiving it for customs not effective. | 471 |
| 335 | Same to same (No. 219). | Feb. 26 | Census of Hawaii: Native population decreasing; increase of total population due to immigration of Chinese and Portuguese laborers. | 472 |
| 336 | Same to same (No. 221) | Feb. 28 | Financial: Inability of Government to redeem outstanding certificates in gold; Hawaiian silver equal to outstanding certificates will be held in treasury as security. | 473 |
| 337 | Mr. Daggett to Mr. Bayard (No. 233) | Apr. 27 | Death of Queen Emma, widow of King Kamehameha IV: With her, lineage of native chiefs extinct. | 473 |
| 338 | Mr. Merrill to Mr. Bayard (No. 14). | Aug. 14 | Laborers by contract in Hawaii: Circular of Board of Immigration stating policy of Government towards contract laborers. | 474 |
| 339 | Same to same (No. 20) | Sept. 12 | Chinese emigration to Hawaii: Regulations controlling same inclosed. | 475 |
hayti.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 340 | Mr. Langston to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 690). | 1884. Dec. 1 | Financial: Paper money to be issued, secured by certain export duties; bills to be printed in the United States; decree inclosed. | 476 |
| 341 | Same to same (No. 692) | Dec. 4 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: Protest made in view of his illegal arrest and feeble health. | 477 |
| 342 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Langston (No. 312). | Dec. 9 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: Instructed to request his immediate trial or release; history of case desired, to determine if Van Bokkelen is entitled to damages; letters from W. K. and C. A. Van Bokkelen. | 478 |
| 343 | Mr. Langston to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 685). | Dec. 17 | Imprisonment of A. C. d’Almena, at Port-au-Prince, charged with abstracting valuable papers from national bank of Hayti: He is held in close confinement, and conference with him refused; note to Foreign Office requesting access to him. | 480 |
| 344 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Langston (No. 321). | 1885. Jan. 2 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: Approves Mr. Langston’s action in asking Van Bokkelen’s speedy trial or discharge; instructed to continue exertions for his release; letter to W. K. Van Bokkelen inclosed. | 481 |
| 345 | Mr. Langston to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 702;. | Jan. 14 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: Reports his action and discusses position of Hayti; full correspondence inclosed. | 482 |
| 346 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Langston (No. 324). | Jan. 20 | Imprisonment of A. C. d’Almena at Port-au-Prince: Detention of witnesses to secure their appearance permissible, but unduly harsh treatment in present case should be protested against. | 490 |
| 347 | Mr. Langston to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 706). | Jan. 21 | Imprisonment of G. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: Further correspondence with foreign office urging his release inclosed. | 490 |
| 348 | Same to same (No. 708). | Jan. 24 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: Hayti declines to release him. | 492 |
| 349 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Langston (No. 328). | Feb. 2 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: His imprisonment a violation of treaty; instructed to continue efforts for his release. | 492 |
| 350 | Mr. Langston to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 712). | Feb, 4 | Claims of C. W. Mossell and E. V. Garrido vs. Hayti, for loss of property during insurrection at Port-au-Prince in 1883: $10,000 received in settlement of former and $2,000 for latter; sum paid to Mr. Mossell; Mr. Garrido will be paid on demand. | 493 |
| 351 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Langston (No. 331). | Feb. 13 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: Haytien consul-general told it is not desired to transfer discussion to Washington; approval of Mr. Langston’s course; letters from C. A. Van Bokkelen inclosed. | 494 |
| 352 | Mr. Langston to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 715 bis). | Feb. 25 | Imprisonment of A. C. d’Almena at Port-au-Prince, charged with abstracting papers from National Bank, of Hayti: Mr. Langton’s demand for his release not granted; correspondence. | 495 |
| 353 | Same to same (No. 717) | Feb. 25 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt; court of appeals trying case; unfavorable decision as to his right of assignment feared; permission asked for Mr. Van Bokkelen to live in his own house; considerable liberty granted him. | 497 |
| 354 | Same to same (No. 720) | Mar. 4 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: Decision of court of appeals denying him right of assignment inclosed; gravity of decision as affecting American citizens. | 498 |
| 355 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Langston (No. 339). | Mar. 13 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: Information of decision of court of appeals as to his right of assignment, when made known, desired. | 499 |
| 356 | Mr. Langston to Mr. Bayard (No. 723). | Mar. 17 | Claims of Americans vs. Hayti, growing out of losses at Port-au-Prince during riots of September 22 and 23, 1883: Claims to be submitted to a mixed commission, and to be paid as allowed on a discount of 10 per cent; correspondence inclosed. | 500 |
| 357 | Same to same (No. 726) | Mar. 21 | Claim of E. V. Garrido vs. Hayti: $2000 paid him in settlement; his receipt on file at legation. | 507 |
| 358 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Langston (No. 343). | Mar. 28 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: Reviews case and decision of court denying right of assignment; denial of right unjust and in violation of treaty; Van Bokkelen’s release requested. | 507 |
| 359 | Same to same (No 349) | Apr. 23 | Claims of Americans vs. Hayti, growing out of riots at Port-au-Prince of September 22 and 23, 1883: Approval of his action in agreeing to settlement by a mixed commission, reserving diplomatic claims. | 510 |
| 360 | Same to same (No. 350). | Apr. 28 | Imprisonment of A. C. d’Almena at Port-au-Prince: Letter from C. M. Brun to President declaring d’Almena’s innocence, and asking protection for him. | 511 |
| 361 | Mr. Langston to Mr. Bayard (No. 734). | Apr. 29 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: Hayti refuses to release him, sustaining decision of court that Haytians only have right of assignment; Van Bokkelen returned to jail in spite of his feeble health. | 512 |
| 362 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Langston (No. 352). | May 6 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: Letter from W. H. Van Bokkelen, thanking Department for efforts to secure release of his son, inclosed. | 512 |
| 363 | Mr. Langston to Mr. Bayard (No. 736). | May 9 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: Minister for foreign affairs supports decision of court to refuse benefit of, insolvency act to foreigners; Van Bokkelen’s release demanded under treaty rights; correspondence inclosed. | 513 |
| 364 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Thompson (No. 3). | May 21 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: Denial to him of remedies obtainable by a Haytian an infraction of treaty; instructed to discontinue correspondence; matter will be laid before Congress; United States has no desire to release Van Bokkelen from his liabilities. | 517 |
| 365 | Mr. Langston to Mr. Bayard (No. 740). | May 22 | Claims of Americans vs. Hayti, growing out of riots at Port-au-Prince September 22 and 23, 1883: Awards made in cases of C. W. Mossell, E. V. Garrido, Mrs. Maria Hamilton, Bertram Bros., and Mrs. Isabella Fournier; payment will be made in American silver; Haytian commissioners hold payments should not be made for real estate destroyed; American commissioners combat this view; report of commission. | 518 |
| 366 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Langston (No. 355). | May 28 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: Directed to take no further action: his successor instructed. | 521 |
| 367 | Mr. Langston to Mr. Bayard (No. 741). | May 28 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: He is brought to legation and set at liberty on 27th instant; no written communication received relative to his release; claim for indemnity will not be pressed. | 521 |
| 368 | Same to same (No. 742) | May 28 | Imprisonment of A. C. d’Almena at Port-au-Prince: One French and two British subjects now being tried with d’Almena; charge against them will probably be dismissed as insufficient; British and French men-of-war at Port-au-Prince. | 522 |
| 369 | Same to same (No. 744) | June 9 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port au Prince for debt: Minister for foreign affairs states his release due to arrangement with his creditors, but reaffirms position of Hayti as to legality of his imprisonment; correspondence. | 522 |
| 370 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Thompson (No. 4) | June 15 | Claims of Americans vs. Hayti, growing out of riots at Port-au-Prince September 22 and 23, 1883: Settlement of by mixed commission; instructed to investigate real property claims of Mrs. Evan Williams and Mrs. Isabella Fournier as to whether legal steps were taken to dispossess them of title deeds, and if they are entitled to damages; report of law officer of Department, on which he will base his arguments, inclosed. | 525 |
| 371 | Mr. Langston to Mr. Bayard (No. 746) | June 16 | Claims of America vs. Hayti, growing out of riots at Port-au-Prince, September 22 and 23, 1883: Awards of mixed commission (less 10 per cent, as agreed upon) paid in cases of C. W. Mossell, E. V. Garrido, Bertram Bros., and Mrs. Maria Hamilton and Mrs. Isabella Fournier (for personal property). | 526 |
| 372 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Thompson (No. 6). | June 23 | Tonnage and other duties of exorbitant amount levied on American shipping in Haytian ports: Complains of same, and of claim of Hayti to hold ship captains liable for duty on discharged cargoes; full report, with a view to procuring reform in Haytian regulations, desired. | 526 |
| 373 | Mr. Langston to Mr. Bayard (No. 749). | June 24 | Imprisonment of A. C. d’Almena at Port-au-Prince: Hearing on appeal as to legality of ordinance under which he is imprisoned delayed by illness of one of judges; d’Almena has been imprisoned seven months awaiting trial; Mr. Langston has attended sessions of court. | 528 |
| 374 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Thompson (No. 8). | June 25 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: Satisfaction at his release; no claim for damages should be presented before investigation by Department; if claim presented by Mr. Langston, he will withdraw it for re-examination, reserving all rights. | 529 |
| 375 | Same to same (No. 9) | June 26 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: However his release was effected, note announcing fact should be simply acknowledged, reserving rights to indemnity. | 529 |
| 376 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Bayard (No. 9). | July 8 | Imprisonment of A. C. d’Almena at Port-au-Prince: Court sustains legality of ordinance under which arrest was made and act of accusation; d’Almena and others accused to be held for trial; arrival of British man-of-war to look after interests of British subjects imprisoned. | 530 |
| 377 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Thompson (No. 11). | July 15 | Imprisonment of C. A. d’Almena at Port-au-Prince: Mr. Langston’s efforts to secure d’Almena’s release commended; instructed to act in same direction. | 530 |
| 378 | Same to same (No. 13) | July 20 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: If other creditors of Van Bokkelen endeavor to take same course as Toplitz Co., instructed to see that treaty rights are protected; no claim for damages to be made unless so instructed; letters from C. A. and W. K. Van Bokkelen inclosed. | 531 |
| 379 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Bayard (No. 17). | July 30 | Imprisonment of A. C. d’Almena at Port-au-Prince: Decision of supreme court ignores d’Almena’s appeal; British and French representatives protest in favor of imprisoned French and British; Mr. Thompson protests against the ignoring of d’Almena’s appeal, contrary to Haytian law; note to minister for foreign affairs. | 533 |
| 380 | Same to same (No. 28) | Aug. 15 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-an-Prince for debt: He desires indemnity; he sails for United States on this date; synopsis of Van Bokkelen’s case; extract from message of President of Hayti, and notification of creditor withdrawing “recommendation” against him, inclosed. | 534 |
| 381 | Same to same (No. 29) | Sept. 9 | Imprisonment of A. C. d’Almena at Port-au-Prince: Trial by jury now taking place; great interest manifested; French, British, and American representatives attend trial. | 536 |
| 382 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Thompson (No. 24). | Oct. 2 | Claim of C. A. Van Bokkelen vs. Hayti for imprisonment for debt: Instructed to press for immediate payment of indemnity or reference of amount to arbitration; letter from Mr. Van Bokkelen stating his claim. | 537 |
| 383 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Bayard (No. 44). | Oct, 17 | Asylum: Right of Americans to, who have engaged in insurrection; requests instructions; reports case of a Frenchman whose surrender; from a French vessel was refused. | 539 |
| 384 | Same to same (No. 47) | Oct. 26 | Claims of Mrs. Evan Williams and Mrs. Isabella I Fournier vs. Hayti for destruction of real property during Haytian rebellion: Refusal to admit justice of the claims on ground that the claim ants are Haytians or would not be allowed to hold real estate; negotiations to be intrusted to Haytian minister to the United States: correspondence inclosed. | 540 |
| 385 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Thompson (No. 28). | Nov. 3 | Asylum: Right of Americans to, in Hayti; diplomatic or consular officer could not prevent a criminal from being taken from a ship; international law does not recognize right of asylum of foreign legations in any country. | 542 |
| 386 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Bayard (No. 49). | Nov. 3 | Claim of C. A. Van Bokkelen vs. Hayti for imprisonment for debt: Claim has been presented; reports Mr. Van Bokkelen’s death. | 542 |
| 387 | Same to same (No. 50) | Nov. 5 | Imprisonment of A. C. d’Almena at Port-au-Prince on false charge of abstracting papers from Bank of Hayti: He is acquitted; refusal of Mr. Thompson to give him a certificate declaring Hayti responsible for his imprisonment; statements of his case by Mr. d’Almena inclosed. | 543 |
correspondence with the legation of hayti at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 388 | Mr. Bassett to Mr. Davis | 1885. Jan. 13 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: States position of his Government and that of United States minister to Hayti relative to; argues in support of position of Hayti. | 547 |
| 389 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Bassett. | Jan. 21 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port-au-Prince for debt: Action of United States minister to Hayti approved by Department; unable to transfer discussion to Washington. | 548 |
italy.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 390 | Mr. Keiley to Mr. Bayard. | 1885. Apr. 18 | Objections of Italy to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Explains his utterances relative to annexation of Tope’s dominions by Italy, objected to by Italian Government. | 549 |
| 391 | Mr. Keiley to the President. | Apr. 25 | Objections of Italy to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister Resigns his commission. | 550 |
correspondence with the legation of italy at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 392 | Baron Fava to Mr. Bayard | 1885. Apr. 13 | Objections of Italy to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Refers to newspaper reports of speech by Mr. Keiley; requests interview. | 550 |
| 393 | Mr. Bayard to Baron Fava | Apr. 13 | Objections of Italy to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister on account of utterances, in 1871, against occupation of Rome by King Victor Emmanuel: Discussion of irresponsible newspaper articles cannot be entered into; appointment made in good faith, and Italy must exercise her discretion as to receiving Mr. Keiley; interview placed for 15th instant. | 550 |
| 394 | Baron Fava to Mr. Bayard | Apr. 20 | Objections of Italy to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Telegram from minister for foreign affairs, stating objections, and hoping for a more acceptable appointment. | 551 |
| 395 | Mr. Bayard to Baron Fava. | Apr. 30 | Objections of Italy to appointment of A. M. Keiley as minister: Resignation of Mr. Keiley owing to objections of Italy. | 552 |
japan.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 396 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 1970). | 1884. Dec. 22 | Corea, insurrection in: Japanese troops sent to protect king of Corea; Japanese legation buildings in Seoul burned by mob. Chinese minister requests Mr. Bingham’s good offices in event of conflict between Chinese and Japanese troops in Corea. | 553 |
| 397 | Same to same (No. 1975) | Dec. 22 | Gift by Japan of five acres of land for legation premises: Acceptance and appropriation to erect suitable buildings suggested; five governments now own their legation premises at Tokio. | 554 |
| 398 | Same to same (No. 1978) | 1885. Jan. 2 | Gift by Japan of land for United States legation: Early answer as to acceptance of gift desired, as land is to be purchased; minister for foreign affairs desires transfer during President Arthur’s term as a special recognition of his friendship for Japan. | 554 |
| 399 | Same to same (No. 1996) | Jan. 19 | Gift by Japan of land for United States legation: Early answer as to acceptance urged. | 555 |
| 400 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Bingham (No. 887). | Feb. 11 | Gift by Japan of land for United States legation: Acceptance of gift and suitable appropriation to improve grounds recommended to Congress. | 556 |
| 401 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 2013). | Feb. 18 | Deserting seamen, Edward Sebaglia (an Austrian), from U. S. S. Alert: Mr. Bingham holds that a deserter from United States naval vessel is not entitled to relief by United States consul; correspondence with Austrian consul. | 556 |
| 402 | Same to same (No. 2022) | Feb. 28 | China and Japan: Difficulty between, growing out of Corean revolution; interview with Japanese ambassador who goes to China to secure settlement; Mr. Bingham counsels moderation and withdrawal of both Japanese and Chinese troops from Corea; probable peaceful settlement. | 560 |
| 403 | Same to same (No. 2047) | April 27 | Gift by Japan of land for United States legation: Recommendation by Secretary of State to Congress of acceptance of gift made known to minister for foreign affairs; correspondence. | 560 |
| 404 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Bingham (No. 911). | April 30 | Protection of United States legation at Seoul, Corea, by Japanese troops during a conflagration; instructed to convey thanks of United States to Japan. | 562 |
| 405 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Bayard (No. 2056). | May 30 | Protection of United States legation at Seoul, Corea, by Japanese troops during a conflagration: Thanks of United States conveyed to Japan. | 563 |
| 406 | Same to same (No. 2058) | June 1 | China and Japan: Difficulty between, growing out of Corean revolution; settlement, negotiated; both parties agree to withdraw their troops from Corea; convention and notes inclosed. | 563 |
| 407 | Same to same (No. 2064) | June 9 | Protection of United States legation at Seoul, Corea, by Japanese troops during a conflagration; reply of minister for foreign affairs to expression of thanks of United States. | 565 |
| 408 | Mr. Hubbard to Mr. Bayard (No. 42). | Sept. 24 | Financial: Rumored negotiation of a Japanese loan in London; statement of bonded debt of Japan. | 565 |
| 409 | Same to same (No. 47) | Oct. 2 | Gift by Japan of land for United States legation: Tender still in abeyance; other Governments have accepted similar gifts. | 566 |
| 410 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Hubbard (No. 27). | Nov. 11 | Gift by Japan of land for United States legation: Appreciation of offer; suggestion to Congress of its acceptance and erection of buildings will be renewed. | 567 |
correspondence with the legation of japan at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 411 | Mr. Kuki to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | 1885. Jan. 9 | Corea and Japan: Announces that Japan has waived right to $400,000 indemnity due from Corea on account of damages from insurrection at Seoul in 1882. | 567 |
| 412 | Same to same | Mar. 2 | Protection of Japanese during revolution in Corea by United States minister; many Japanese owe their lives to his intervention; tenders thanks of Japan to General Foote and to United States Government. | 567 |
| 413 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Kuki | Mar. 9 | Protection of Japanese during revolution in Corea by United States minister; President gratified at recognition of General Foote’s efforts; he will be informed as well as minister to Japan and China and Foreign Relations Committee of Senate. | 568 |
mexico.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 414 | Mr. Morgan to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 905). | 1884. Sept. 24 | Imprisonment without trial of T. R. Monahan, a railroad engineer, at Toluca; note from minister for foreign affairs giving facts; further intervention of legation denied, as Monahan is hot matriculated at foreign office. | 569 |
| 415 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Morgan (No. 698). | Dec. 20 | Matriculation at foreign office required of American citizens in Mexico: Instructed to prepare report upon, for submission to Congress; United States denies right of Mexico to refuse to allow diplomatic intervention by municipal regulations. | 570 |
| 416 | Mr. Morgan to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 960). | 1885. Jan. 1 | Imprisonment of T. R. Monahan, a railroad engineer, at Toluca: He has been discharged without trial. | 571 |
| 417 | Same to same (No. 962). | Jan. 12 | Matriculation at foreign office required of Americans in Mexico: Decrees of President Juarez, on which regulations are based, given; report upon, answering categorical questions in Department, 698. | 571 |
| 418 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Morgan (No. 732). | Feb. 17 | Matriculation laws of Mexico: Right of Mexico to place reasonable restrictions on foreigners residing in Mexico recognized, but theory affecting relations between Americans and their Government cannot be accepted; instructed to so inform Mexico. | 575 |
netherlands.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 419 | Mr. Bell to Mr. Bayard (No. 44). | 1885. Sept. 17 | Universal suffrage: Meeting of workingmen of various trades to agitate same; complaint made to mayor of Amsterdam of violent action of police in quelling disturbance at a meeting. | 576 |
| 420 | Same to same (No. 47) | Sept. 23 | Universal suffrage: Procession of delegates of “Netherlands League of Universal Suffrage,” “Netherlands Workingmen’s Association,” and “Social Democrats of the Netherlands”; meeting held at which a resolution is passed to be presented to the chambers demanding for the last time, “peacefully,” universal suffrage. | 577 |
| 421 | Same to same (No. 48) | Sept. 26 | Financial: Deficit in budget for home government and colonies: Loan to provide for same and for completion of unfinished public works, payable in fifty-five years, prepared by minister of finance. | 578 |
| 422 | Same to same (No. 55) | Oct. 13 | Financial: Budget for 1886 proposes to meet the deficit by diminishing expenditures in all departments except that of war; fund for educational purposes to be reduced; items for the various departments given; loan proposed, payable in fifty-five years; uses to which its proceeds are to be put. | 578 |
| 423 | Same to same (No. 56) | Oct. 14 | Financial: Budget of Dutch East Indies; statement showing receipts and expenditures. | 579 |
| 424 | Same to same (No. 57) | Oct. 15 | Tariff (colonial) of Netherlands: Proposed reduction of export duties on coffee, sugar, and tea and increase of import duties on petroleum and tobacco; import duty of 10 per cent, ad valorem to be imposed on various articles mentioned; large increase of revenue contemplated. | 583 |
| 425 | Same to same (No. 62) | Oct. 29 | Financial: Demonetization of 25,000,000 florins of Dutch silver coin determined upon; Government will lose 5,000,000 florins by transaction, but greatly improve its credit abroad; Netherlands adopted single silver standard in 1847; gold standard introduced in 1875; statistics of amount of gold, silver, and copper coin; text of law of demonetization. | 583 |
| 426 | Same to same (No. 73). | Nov. 20 | Universal suffrage: Government replies to report of commission of second chamber; universal suffrage not approved of; reasons given; suffrage to be enlarged; election of workingmen’s candidate over member of old nobility; liberals in majority for first time. | 585 |
peru.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 427 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. S. L. Phelps (No. 81). | 1884. Dec. 5 | Murder of Owen Young, an American, by a Peruvian soldier: Approves action of Mr. Phelps; punishment of murderer and indemnity to family of murdered man should be pressed. | 587 |
| 428 | Same to same (No. 88) | Dec. 18 | Murder of Owen Young by a Peruvian soldier: President regrets no action taken by Peru; instructed to read this dispatch to minister for foreign affairs. | 588 |
| 429 | Mr. S. L. Phelps to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 191). | Dec. 20 | Murder of Owen Young by a Peruvian soldier: Note from minister for foreign affairs recounting legal proceedings taken. | 588 |
| 430 | Same to same (No. 194) | Dec. 24 | Political: No decided change in situation; Government extending its authority; many outrages committed by its agents; General Caceres controls southern provinces, but is unpopular there; Government army 6,000 men. | 589 |
| 431 | Same to same (No. 199) | 1885. Jan. 7 | Murder of Owen Young by a Peruvian soldier: Protest to minister for foreign affairs against delay in bringing murderer to justice. | 589 |
| 432 | Same to same (No. 203) | Jan. 28 | Murder of Owen Young by a Peruvian soldier: No reply to communication demanding punishment of murderer; Department’s instruction regretting delay of trial read to minister for foreign affairs. | 590 |
| 433 | Same to same (No. 204) | Feb. 4 | Murder of Owen Young by a Peruvian soldier: Apparently no soldier yet examined by court; copy of judicial proceedings furnished by foreign office. | 590 |
| 434 | Mr. S. Phelps to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 206). | Feb. 9 | Murder of Owen Young by a Peruvian soldier: Correspondence with foreign office; copy of legal proceedings to ascertain murderer and inventory of Young’s effects inclosed; effects delivered to son of murdered man. | 590 |
| 435 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. S. L. Phelps (No. 110). | Feb. 28 | Murder of Owen Young by a Peruvian soldier: Mr. Phelps’s action approved; United States insists upon full justice from Peru. | 594 |
| 436 | Mr. S. L. Phelps to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 213). | Mar. 4 | Political: Opening of assembly; conciliatory measures proposed; conciliation with General Cáceres popular; advance of General Cáceres from Arequipa; Indians, at his instigation, drive out Chilian division and defeat Government forces; wretched material and financial condition of the country. | 595 |
| 437 | Same to same (No. 215) | Mar. 13 | Political: Assembly divided into two parties; one desires continuance of Iglesias government, the other new election for President and peace with General Cáceres; Iglesias party in majority; financial and commercial decline of Peru; rumored Indian outbreaks. | 596 |
| 438 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. S. L. Phelps (No. 113). | Mar. 16 | Murder of Owen Young by a Peruvian soldier: Approves Mr. Phelps’s protest against inadequacy of measures to apprehend murderer. | 596 |
| 439 | Mr. S. L. Phelps to Mr. Bayard (No. 226). | Apr. 4 | Political: Assembly to appoint commission to treat with General Cáceres; he will be asked to surrender and recognize Iglesias government on condition of new presidential election; Mr. Phelps asked to telegraph General Cáceres in behalf of commission; Indians pillaging in Huarez; business paralyzed. | 597 |
| 440 | Same to same (No. 230) | Apr. 11 | Political: Government aid to quell Indian revolt promised at request of people of Huarez; no reply from General Cáceres as to peace commission: financial distress general. | 597 |
| 441 | Same to same (No. 235). | Apr. 25 | Political: Deplorable condition of Peru, owing to successful Indian uprisings; General Cáceres expected to attack Lima; Government troops held in readiness; success of General Cáceres predicted. | 598 |
| 442 | Same to same (No. 238) | May 1 | Murder of Owen Young by a Peruvian soldier: Minister of foreign affairs still awaiting advices from court at Pacasmayo. | 598 |
| 443 | Same to same (No. 241) | May 16 | Political: Rumored advance of General Cáceres upon Lima; change in cabinet; President, vice-president and general-in-chief of army, brothers. | 599 |
| 444 | Same to same (No. 244) | May 21 | Political: Capture of Truxillo and seizure of railroad operated by Americans; suggests naval vessel be sent to prevent lawlessness by roving bands; ports closed by Government; battle with General Cáceres imminent. | 600 |
| 445 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. S. L. Phelps (No. 129). | May 29 | Murder of Owen Young by a Peruvian soldier: Continued failure of justice will necessitate bringing matter to attention of Congress; approves action taken. | 600 |
| 446 | Mr. S. L. Phelps to Mr. Bayard (No. 246). | June 6 | Political: Revolution declared at an end; General Cáceres’s troops reported to have disbanded; marauding bands still causing trouble; ports reopened by Government. | 601 |
| 447 | Same to same (No. 249) | June 13 | Political: Reported defeat of General Cáceres incorrect; he is re-enforced and Government troops retreat: peace farther off than before. | 602 |
| 448 | Same to same(No. 251) | June 20 | Political: Condition of country still unsettled; General Cáceres holding his own; commission to be sent to treat with him. | 602 |
| 449 | Mr. Buck to Mr. Bayard (No. 7). | July 4 | Political: Newspapers fined for free expression of opinion: war news under censorship; General Cáceres refuses to treat with peace commission: Arequipa and Mollendo abandoned by General Cáceres. | 603 |
| 450 | Same to same (No. 13) | July 11 | Political situation reviewed: Military movements; crisis unfavorable to Government thought to be imminent. | 603 |
| 451 | Same to same (No. 18) | July 25 | Political: Military movements; prospect of indefinite strife. | 604 |
| 452 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Buck (No. 9). | July 30 | Murder of Owen Young by a Peruvian soldier: Instructed to urge arrest of murderer. | 605 |
| 453 | Mr. Buck to Mr. Bayard (No. 21). | Aug. 7 | Political: General Cáceres suggests that supreme court assume executive of provisional government until new election is held, or that General Cáceres and General Iglesias exercise authority over territory held by each and call an election simultaneously; arrangement effected for free transit of goods to Bolivia via Arequipa. | 605 |
| 454 | Same to same (No. 22) | Aug. 7 | Murder of Owen Young by a Peruvian soldier: No reply to note demanding arrest of murderer. | 607 |
| 455 | Same to same (No. 23) | Aug. 15 | Political: Military movement; Truxillo and most northern ports occupied by Government troops; war imposts on sugar and concrete in Province of Chiclayo; General Cáceres moves his custom-house from Mollendo to Arequipa. | 608 |
| 456 | Same to same (No. 24) | Aug. 22 | Political: Defeat of Government troops at Canta; revolutionary movements; forced loan exacted by officers of General Cáceres at Cerro de Pasco. | 609 |
| 457 | Same to same (No. 25) | Aug. 22 | Murder of Owen Young by a Peruvian soldier: Foreign office transmits correspondence showing difficulties in way of punishing the murderer; no reference to indemnification; correspondence inclosed. | 611 |
| 458 | Same to same (No. 27) | Sept. 4 | Murder of Owen Young by a Peruvian soldier: Minister for foreign affairs states discovery of murderer impossible. | 614 |
| 459 | Same to same (No. 28) | Sept. 5 | Political: Numerous arrests of suspected persons under police notice offering rewards to informers; ex-dictator Pierola banished and his newspaper suppressed; oppressive export duties at Chiclayo rescinded; military movements reported: quiet at Lima. | 615 |
| 460 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Buck (No. 19). | Sept. 10 | Murder of Owen Young by a Peruvian soldier: Commends Mr. Buck’s action. | 616 |
| 461 | Mr. Buck to Mr. Bayard (No. 30) | Sept. 12 | Political: Military operations; uprising at Arequipa in favor of General Iglesias unsuccessful. | 616 |
| 462 | Same to same (No. 34). | Sept. 19 | Political: Capture of courier from General Cáceres; persons in Lima implicated in revolutionary plots and imprisoned; military movements; Iglesias government impecunious; small prospect of payment of claims; action of claims arbitrations in Chili barring certain war claims. | 617 |
| 463 | Same to same (No. 35) | Sept. 36 | Political: Review of Government troops; their strength; Government urged to open ports and roads in interior; question of recognizing General Cáceres as a belligerent. | 619 |
| 464 | Same to same (No. 36) | Oct. 2 | Political: General Cáceres demands recognition as belligerent by diplomatic corps; in case of refusal threatens to treat foreigners as Peruvians; Peruvian Government unable to protect foreigners; suggests naval vessels be sent to Peru; General Cáceres’s letter to diplomatic corps. | 620 |
| 465 | Same to same (No. 42) | Oct. 10 | Political: General Cáceres said to have only 2,000 troops: Government successes reported. | 622 |
| 466 | Same to same (No. 45) | Oct. 17 | Political: Repulse of General Cáceres at Cajamarca; death of General Lorenzo Iglesias, chief of army, brother of the President. | 623 |
| 467 | Same to same (No. 47) | Oct. 24 | Political: Detailed account of Government success at Cajamarca; commissary of army defective. | 624 |
| 468 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Buck (No. 33). | Oct. 27 | Claims arbitrations at Santiago: Reviews and discusses rules laid down by the tribunal relative to claims arising from bombardment, acts committed by soldiers, and taking of evidence in claims. | 625 |
| 469 | Mr. Buck to Mr. Bayard (No. 50) | Oct. 31 | Political: Military movements; dispatch of a force from Callao against General Cáceres. | 625 |
| 470 | Same to same (No. 54) | Nov. 14 | Political: Military movements; Government troops reported successful in several engagements; other reports declare General Cáceres stronger, and supported by ammunition received through Bolivia. | 626 |
| 471 | Same to same (No. 55) | Nov. 21 | Political: Disastrous defeat of General Cáceres by Government troops at Jauja reported; revolution considered at an end; General Cáceres may cause trouble by his influence over Indians. | 627 |
| 472 | Same to same (No. 56) | Nov. 28 | Political: Details of Government victory at Jauja; rumor that General Cáceres with portion of his army is advancing on Lima; consternation of Iglesias’s government; Government troops recalled to Lima; attack will be awaited in the city. | 628 |
correspondence with the legation of peru at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 473 | Mr. Elmore to Mr. Bayard | 1885. Mar. 31 | Treaties of commerce and extradition between United States and Peru: Gives notice of termination of, March 31, 1886; Peru desires negotiation of new treaties to take place of those denounced. | 630 |
| 474 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Elmore. | Apr. 7 | Treaties of commerce and extradition between United States and Peru: Notice of their termination formally accepted; United States will consider drafts of new treaties presented by Peru. | 631 |
portugal.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 475 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Richmond (No. 6). | 1884. Sept. 27 | Missionary difficulty at Bihé and Bailunda, West Africa: Missionaries compelled to retire to Benguela; cause of trouble unknown; instructed to use good offices; letter from secretary of American Board of Foreign Missions inclosed. | 631 |
| 476 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Richmond (No. 9). | Oct. 24 | Missionary difficulty at Bihé and Bailunda, West Africa: Missionaries, American citizens, duly provided with passports, driven out by a native chief, under sovereignty of Portugal: instructed to ask protection for United States citizens, indemnity for losses, and punishment of King of Bailunda; letter from secretary of American Board of Foreign Missions, giving particulars of difficulty, inclosed. | 632 |
| 477 | Mr. Richmond to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 12). | Nov. 18 | Missionary difficulty at Bihé and Bailunda, West Africa: Note to minister for foreign affairs requesting protection of missionaries, indemnity for damages, and punishment of King of Bailunda, inclosed. | 634 |
| 478 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Richmond (No. 15). | Dec. 9 | Missionary difficulty at Bihé and Bailunda, West Africa: Portuguese authorities promise protection to missionaries; letter from secretary of American Board of Foreign Missions and note from Portuguese minister inclosed. | 636 |
| 479 | Same to same (No. 17). | 1885. Jan. 27 | Missionary work in East Africa: Protection of Portugal desired for missionaries who have obtained concession of land in Mozambique; letter from secretary American Board of Foreign Missions inclosed. | 637 |
| 480 | Mr. Richmond to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 18). | Feb. 16 | Missionary work in East Africa: Protection of Portugal asked for missionaries who have obtained land concession at Mozambique: note to minister for foreign affairs and letter to secretary American Board of Foreign Missions inclosed. | 638 |
| 481 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Lewis (No. 4). | May 29 | Missionaries (American) in East Africa: Concession of 2,500 acres to them by Portuguese authorities at Mozambique, on condition of not engaging in religious teaching beyond the limits of the concession; instructed to use good offices to further their legitimate efforts: letter from Secretary of American Board of Foreign Missions, desiring removal of the restriction, inclosed. | 639 |
| 482 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Lewis (No. 6). | June 8 | Missionary difficulty at Bihé and Bailunda, West Africa: Letter from Secretary American Board of Foreign Missions, giving account of expulsion of missionaries by King of Bailunda, at instigation of a Portuguese merchant; report of law officer of Department reviewing facts; instructed to ask reparation for losses incurred and protection in future. | 640 |
| 483 | Mr. Lewis to Mr. Bayard (No. 10). | July 14 | Missionary difficulty at Bihé and Bailunda, West Africa: The expelled missionaries will return to their labors; they do not fear molestation, But are doubtful of obtaining reparation for their losses; note of Mr. Lewis asking reparation inclosed. | 644 |
| 484 | Mr. Lewis to Mr. Bayard (No. 11). | July 16 | Missionary difficulty at Bihé and Bailunda, West Africa: Missionaries fear no further disturbance; portion of their property restored; they appear satisfied with action of legation; note from minister for foreign affairs, stating the expulsion was not due to Portuguese merchant, and the means taken to insure future protection, inclosed. | 645 |
| 485 | Same to same (No. 16) | Aug. 10 | Missionaries (American) in East Africa: Permission to enable them to instruct the natives asked for; minister for foreign affairs replies that there is no law prohibiting such teaching; correspondence inclosed. | 646 |
| 486 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Lewis (No. 11). | Aug. 12 | Missionary difficulty at Bihé and Bailunda, West Africa: Satisfaction at measures taken for their future protection; recovery of property lost hoped for. | 647 |
| 487 | Mr. Lewis to Mr. Bayard (No. 20). | Sept. 11 | Missionary difficulty at Bihé and Bailunda, West Africa: Minister for foreign affairs promises investigation of charge that a Portuguese merceant instigated expulsion of the missionaries, with the connivance of the Portuguese authorities; the person charged with the, offense is dead. | 647 |
| 488 | Same to same (No. 32) | Nov. 17 | Missionary bishop, William Taylor, of American Methodist Episcopal Church: His arrival in Lisbon after establishing mission schools in Angola and Loanda; generosity of Portuguese governors to missionaries; Bishop Taylor presented to King. | 648 |
correspondence with the legation of portugal at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 489 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Viscount das Nogueiras. | 1884. Sept. 25 | Missionary difficulty at Bihé and Bailunda, West Africa: Expulsion of missionaries; asks good offices for their protection; incloses letter from secretary American Board of Foreign Missions to the minister commending the work of missionaries among natives and asking action in their behalf. | 648 |
| 490 | Viscount das Nogueiras to Mr. Bayard. | Oct. 4 | Missionary difficulty at Bihé and Bailunda, West Africa: Representations in behalf of American missionaries driven out, and services of Portuguese officials in their behalf, promised. | 650 |
| 491 | Same to same | Nov. 17 | Missionary difficulty at Bihé and Bailunda, West Africa: Expulsion of missionaries is being investigated by governor of Angola; persons who have violated principle of religious toleration and laws of hospitality in Portuguese dominions will be punished. | 650 |
| 492 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Viscount das Nogueiras. | Nov. 26 | Missionary difficulty at Bihé and Bailunda, West Africa: Thanks for friendly action in behalf of the expelled missionaries. | 651 |
| 493 | Viscount das Nogueiras to Mr. Bayard. | 1885. Mar. 15 | Tonnage dues levied in United States: Incloses President’s proclamation reducing duties on vessels from certain places in accordance with shipping act of June 26, 1884; asks that same concessions be granted to Portugal in view of her low charges and most favored nation clause of treaty. | 651 |
| 494 | Mr. Bayard to Viscount das Nogueiras. | May 21 | Tonnage dues: Portugal may be allowed exemption of, for reciprocal favors to United States vessels, as granted to vessels from certain ports by shipping act of June 26, 1884; asks if American vessels in Portuguese ports are exempted from tonnage tax. | 653 |
| 495 | Same to same | Nov. 7 | Tonnage dues: Reduction of, on vessels from certain places in North, Central, and South America in accordance with terms of shipping act of June 26, 1884; the privilege held to be geographical and apply to vessels of all nations from ports mentioned, but not to vessels from places outside the limitations of the act. | 654 |
russia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 496 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Taft (No. 7). | 1884. Dec. 18 | Jews in Russia: Rumored expulsion from Russia of all Jews holding foreign passports unless provided with permits of residence; instructed to ask such permits for American Jews, and to report immediately as to rumored expulsion. | 655 |
| 497 | Mr. Taft to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 26). | 1885. Jan. 17 | Jews in Russia: Permits of residence required of all foreigners; of foreign Jews, merchants paying license only allowed permits; American, British, and German Jews similarly treated; probably few American Jews in Russia. | 655 |
| 498 | Mr. Taft to Mr. Bayard (No. 30). | Mar. 18 | Jews in Russia: No order of expulsion of foreign Jews from Odessa and other parts of Russia issued; permits of residence granted to American Jews on presentation of passport; statistics of number of American Jews in Russia cannot be supplied. | 657 |
| 499 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Taft (No. 15). | Mar. 30 | Jeannette Arctic Expedition: Testimonials to be awarded to Russians who assisted survivors; Secretary of Navy to designate officer to distribute the testimonials; legation instructed to assist him. | 657 |
| 500 | Same to same (No. 21) | May 25 | Arrest of Israel Müller, a naturalized American, for abandoning Russian allegiance without permission; instructed to report as to means of obtaining redress in such cases; correspondence relative to case inclosed. | 658 |
| 501 | Mr. Wurts to Mr. Bayard (No. 46). | May 28 | Canal connecting St. Petersburg and Cronstadt: Opening of; St. Petersburg directly connected with sea; commercial importance of canal; its description and history. | 660 |
| 502 | Same to same (No. 51) | June 14 | Arrest of Israel Müller, a naturalized American, for abandoning Russian allegiance without permission: Russia holds its subjects liable for breach of this regulation on their return, even after naturalization; no redress likely to be obtained; reviews similar cases and legation’s action. | 663 |
| 503 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Lothrop (No. 4). | June 30 | Jeannette Arctic Expedition: Testimonials to Russians who aided survivors will be distributed by Lieut. W. H. Scheutze, U. S. N.; free admission of his effects and testimonials desired; instructed to assist their distribution, and make proper expression of gratitude of United States. | 665 |
| 504 | Mr. Bayard to Lieutenant Scheutze. | July 3 | Jeannette Arctic Expedition. Testimonials to Russians who aided survivors; instructions relative to delivery of letters and special rewards in acknowledgment of services rendered; list of letters and rewards, and copies of letters, inclosed. | 666 |
| 505 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Lothrop (No. 8). | July 18 | Arrest of Israel Müller, a naturalized American, charged with abandoning Russian allegiance without permission: Instructed to present case and ask leniency; case shows necessity of naturalization treaty; report of law officer of Department inclosed. | 669 |
| 506 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Lothrop (No. 12). | July 30 | Arrest of Israel Müller, a naturalized American, charged with abandoning Russian allegiance without permission: Particulars of arrest requested. | 670 |
| 507 | Lieutenant Scheutze to Mr. Bayard. | Aug. 1 | Jeannette Arctic Expedition: Testimonials to Russians who aided survivors; reports death of General Tchernaieff, governor of Yakutsk; suggestion that sword intended for presentation to him be presented to Emperor. | 670 |
| 508 | Mr. Lothrop to Mr. Bayard (No. 9). | Aug. 13 | Arrest of Israel Müller, a naturalized American, charged with abandoning Russian allegiance without permission: This contrary to Russian law; Russia refuses to assent to American doctrine of naturalization; little hope of successful application for redress; intense anti-Semitic feeling; asks instructions as to suggesting desirableness of treaty adjustment. | 671 |
| 509 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Lothrop (No. 16). | Aug. 27 | Jeannette Arctic Expedition: Testimonials to Russians who aided survivors; regret at death of General Tchernaieff, governor of Yakutsk; sword intended for him to be placed at disposal of Emperor. | 672 |
| 510 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Lothrop (No. 23). | Sept. 15 | Arrest of Israel Müller, charged with abandoning Russian allegiance without permission: Further instructions at present judged unnecessary; he will exercise his own discretion in taking action. | 672 |
| 511 | Mr. Lothrop to Mr. Bayard (No. 17). | Sept. 17 | Sugar industry in Russia: Over-production; bounty offered to stimulate exportation; reduction of duty on sugar contemplated. | 672 |
| 512 | Same to same (No. 19) | Sept. 24 | Jeannette Arctic Expedition: Testimonials to Russians who aided survivors; arrival of Lieutenant Scheutze, bearing testimonials, at Irkutsk. | 673 |
| 513 | Lieutenant Scheutze to Mr. Bayard. | Sept. 25 | Jeannette Arctic Expedition: Testimonials to Russians who aided survivors; reports journey toward Siberia with the testimonials; courtesies extended to him. | 674 |
| 514 | Mr. Lothrop to Mr. Bayard (No. 38). | Nov. 27 | Jeannette Arctic Expedition: Testimonials to Russians who aided survivors; sword intended for late General Tchernaieff, governor of Yakutsk, accepted by Emperor as token of appreciation by the United States; note from minister for foreign affairs. | 674 |
| 515 | Same to same (No. 40) | Nov. 28 | Jeannette Arctic Expedition: Testimonials for Russians who aided survivors; Lieutenant Scheutze, bearing testimonials, arrived at Irkutsk. | 676 |
spain.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 516 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Foster (No. 274). | 1884. Oct. 20 | Manifests of cargoes: Royal order requiring translations to be furnished by masters of vessels in Cuba and Porto Rico, and imposing fines for errors; instructed to ask that where error in manifests result from mistake in translation no forfeiture or penalty be imposed; dispatch from consular agent at Mayence, and royal order inclosed. | 676 |
| 517 | Same to same (No. 289). | Nov. 22 | Manifests of cargoes: Royal order requiring translations to be furnished by masters of vessels in Cuba and Porto Rico; order rescinded; manifests now translated at custom-houses at expense of captains; letter from consul-general at Havana. | 678 |
| 518 | Mr. Reed to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 270). | Dec. 3 | Claim of American vessel Masonic vs. Spain: Spain agrees to proposition to refer amount of damages to an arbitrator, to be selected by both Governments; correspondence inclosed. | 678 |
| 519 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Reed (No. 302). | 1885. Jan. 17 | Claim of American vessel Masonic vs. Spain: Baron Blanc, Italian minister at Madrid, accepted as arbitrator; amount of damages, not right to damages, to be arbitrated; decision to be rendered in six months; amount to be paid in American gold. | 683 |
| 520 | Same to same (No. 305) | Jan. 28 | Cattle tax: Fees illegally exacted by Spanish consul at Key West on shipments of cattle to Cuba; he will press return of illegally-exacted tax; letter from Spanish consul to James McKay inclosed. | 683 |
| 521 | Mr. Reed to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 301). | Feb. 5 | Manifests of cargoes: Royal order requiring masters to furnish translations of, in Cuba and Porto Rico; unfairness in making ship captains responsible for errors in translation represented to Spanish Government. | 684 |
| 522 | Same to same (No. 303) | Feb. 5 | Duties imposed at Barcelona upon scrap-iron imported from Havana by F. B. Hamel: Efforts to secure release of duties; minister of finance promises consideration and revocation of royal order imposing duties, if possible; correspondence. | 684 |
| 523 | Same to same (No. 308) | Feb. 10 | Claim of the American vessel Masonic vs. Spain: Spanish Government informed of acceptance of Baron Blanc as arbitrator and conditions of arbitration; Baron Blanc accepts position of arbitrator; note to foreign office. | 687 |
| 524 | Mr. Reed to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 31). | Feb. 24 | Manifests of vessels in Cuba and Porto Rico: Captains of vessels not be liable to fine or responsibility where error is result of mistake in translation of manifest. | 688 |
| 525 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Reed (No. 312). | Feb. 27 | Fine imposed upon American vessel Ocean Pearl at Matanzas for error in manifest: Instructed to urge restitution of fine; no fraud intended; correspondence. | 688 |
| 526 | Mr. Reed to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 312). | Mar. 2 | Claim of American vessel Masonic vs. Spain: Conference and correspondence with minister of state relative to arbitration of amount of damages; note of invitation to Baron Blanc agreed upon; latter has indicated willingness to act as arbitrator. | 695 |
| 527 | Same to same (No. 314) | Mar. 3 | Claim of American vessel Masonic vs. Spain: Baron Blanc formally accepts position of arbitrator; owner of Masonic should furnish evidence. | 699 |
| 528 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Reed (No. 317). | Mar. 10 | Duties imposed at Barcelona on scrap-iron imported from Havana by F. B. Hamel: Instructed to press case on its merits for return of duty; letter from consul-general at Havana, protest of Mr. Hamel, and reply of Department inclosed. | 700 |
| 529 | Same to same (No. 322) | Mar. 23 | Fine imposed upon American vessel Ocean Pearl at Matanzas for error in manifest: Letter from consul at Matanzas, and affidavit explaining discrepancy in manifest. | 701 |
| 530 | Mr. Reed to Mr. Bayard (No. 318). | Apr. 8 | Cattle tax: Fees illegally exacted by Spanish consul at Key West on shipments of cattle to Cuba; minister of state asks for statement of United States to compare with that of Spanish consul, that settlement may be made; statement of claims on file at legation and correspondence inclosed. | 703 |
| 531 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Reed (No. 327). | Apr. 9 | Duties imposed at Barcelona on scrap iron imported from Havana by F. B. Hamel: Letter from consul-general at Havana showing Mr. Hamel’s good faith; instructed to continue to urge case on its merits. | 707 |
| 532 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Foster (No. 332). | Apr. 29 | Cattle tax: Fees illegally exacted by Spanish consul at Key West on shipments of cattle to Cuba; letter from McGrew & Small, attorneys for claimants, suggesting return of fees through Department; adoption of suggestion lies with Spain. | 710 |
| 533 | Same to same (No. 336) | May 6 | Passport regulations in Cuba: Annoyance caused by requirement of visa by a Spanish consul; suggests clause in pending commercial treaty abolishing present system; letter from H. B. Plant complaining of annoyance. | 711 |
| 534 | Same to same (No. 343). | May 28 | Fine imposed upon American bark Charles L. Pearson, at Cienfuegos, for want of visa of manifest: Instructed to ask revision of fine on ground of absence of fraudulent intent; correspondence with consul-general at Havana. | 712 |
| 535 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Foster (No. 346). | June 3 | Duties imposed at Barcelona on scrap iron imported from Havana by F. B. Hamel; metals sent to Barcelona had paid duty on entering Cuba in original state; decision requiring further onerous duty not equitable; instructed to urge claim; letter from Mr. Hamel and order imposing the duties. | 714 |
| 536 | Same to same (No. 349) | June 6 | Fine imposed upon American vessel Charles L. Pearson, at Cienfuegos, for want of visa of manifest: Master allowed to give bond until question of fine decided at Madrid; correspondence of consul-general at Havana. | 716 |
| 537 | Same to same (No. 350) | June 8 | Duties imposed at Barcelona on scrap iron imported from Havana by F. B. Hamel: Question as to whether duties were exacted under new rule or interpretation of old law; goods in transit should not be affected in either case. | 718 |
| 538 | Mr. Foster to Mr. Bayard (No. 319). | June 10 | Fine imposed upon American vessel Ocean Pearl, at Matanzas, for error in manifest: Part of fine pertaining to Treasury remitted; regret expressed by Mr. Foster that whole amount of fine is not returned: correspondence. | 718 |
| 539 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Foster (No. 353). | June 17 | Fine imposed upon American vessel Charles L. Pearson, at Cienfuegos, for want of visa of manifest: Amount of fine deposited at Department pending diplomatic decision at Madrid. | 719 |
| 540 | Mr. Foster to Mr. Bayard (No. 326). | June 19 | Fine imposed upon American vessel Charles L. Pearson, at Cienfuegos, for want of visa of manifest: Application made for remission of fine. | 719 |
| 541 | Same to same (No. 327) | June 19 | Duties imposed at Barcelona upon scrap iron imported from Havana by F. B. Hamel: Note to foreign office presenting case; minister of finance will be urged to remit duties. | 719 |
| 542 | Same to same (No. 330) | June 24 | Political: Ministerial crisis; condition of parties in Spain. | 720 |
| 543 | Same to same (No. 332) | June 27 | Financial: Spanish budget, showing receipts and expenditures. | 722 |
| 544 | Same to same (No. 333) | June 29 | Claim of American vessel Masonic vs. Spain: Decision of Baron Blanc as arbitrator; $51,674.17 awarded; suggests proper recognition of services of Baron Blanc: correspondence. | 724 |
| 545 | Same to same (No. 334) | June 30. | Passport regulations in Cuba: Annoyances from; minister of state declares no complaints have been made to Cuban government; insertion of stipulation, abolishing present passport system in Cuba, in commercial treaty, will be attempted: correspondence. | 726 |
| 546 | Same to same (No. 346) | July 8 | Claim of American vessel Masonic vs. Spain: Memoir of arbitrator giving reasons of his decision in favor of Masonic. | 729 |
| 547 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Foster (No. 372). | July 20 | Claim of American vessel Masonic vs. Spain: Decision of Baron Blanc as arbitrator equitable and satisfactory: letter of thanks for his services. | 732 |
| 548 | Mr. Foster to Mr. Bayard (No. 361). | July 22 | Claim of American vessel Masonic vs. Spain: Notification of Spanish Government accepting decision of the arbitrator as binding and without appeal. | 733 |
| 549 | Same to same (No. 364) | July 23 | Financial: Cuban budget for 1885–’6 inclosed, with comments on tariff, proposed loans, and public debt. | 734 |
| 550 | Same to same (No. 366) | July 25 | Railway construction in Cuba: Provisions of law providing for same stated. | 737 |
| 551 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Foster (No. 377). | July 25 | Fine imposed upon American vessel Ocean Pearl at Matanzas for error in manifest: Injustice in allowing customs officers at Matanzas to retain informer’s moiety when fine is declared to be improperly imposed; question of informer’s moiety to be considered in treaty negotiations; letter from consul at Matanzas. | 738 |
| 552 | Same to same (No. 378) | July 29 | Fine imposed upon American vessel Ocean Pearl at Matanzas for error in manifest: Government moiety of fine remitted; employés of customhouse still claim their moiety as informers; letter from consul-general at Havana. | 740 |
| 553 | Mr. Foster to Mr. Bayard (No. 375). | Aug. 3 | Finances of Cuba: Wretched condition of; extracts of speeches in Spanish Cortes. | 742 |
| 554 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Foster (No. 384). | Aug. 4 | Cholera in Spain; Instructed on termination of his mission to convey deep sympathy of United States to people of Spain in their affliction. | 746 |
| 555 | Same to same (No. 385) | Aug. 5 | Claim of American vessel Masonic vs. Spain: Instructed to accept on part of United States award of Baron Blanc as arbitrator. | 746 |
| 556 | Mr. Foster to Mr. Bavard (No. 382). | Aug. 7 | Claim of American vessel Masonic vs. Spain: Appreciation of services of Baron Blanc as arbitrator conveyed to him; correspondence | 747 |
| 557 | Same to same (No. 384) | Aug. 10 | Fine imposed upon American vessel Ocean Pearl for error in manifest: Bight of informer to moiety not affected by condonation of fine; article, with objctof placing fines entirely under Government control, embraced in project of new commercial treaty. | 748 |
| 558 | Same to same (No. 389) | Aug. 18 | Duties imposed at Barcelona on scrapiron imported from Havana by F. B. Hamel: Agent of Mr. Hamel has instituted legal proceedings; case must now be settled by judicial process; further action by legation inadvisable; correspondence with minister of finance. | 749 |
| 559 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Foster (No. 390). | Aug. 21 | Passport system in Cuba: Objections to; letter from consul-general at Havana and newspaper article showing discontent occasioned by present system. | 751 |
| 560 | Mr. Foster to Mr. Bayard (No. 394). | Aug. 22 | Cattle tax: Fees illegally imposed by Spanish consul at Key West on shipments of cattle to Cuba; Spanish minister at Washington directed to return $7,987.80, three-fourths of amount collected; suggests that statement be made that acceptance of this sum not a recognition of right of Spain to impose a tonnage tax in American ports; correspondence. | 752 |
| 561 | Mr. Foster to Mr. Bayard (No. 396). | Aug. 24 | Claim of American vessel Masonic vs. Spain: Formal acceptance by United States of award of arbitrator communicated to Spanish Government; payment of award before expiration of six months fixed by agreement contemplated; correspondence with foreign office. | 754 |
| 562 | Same to same (No. 398) | Aug. 26 | Railway construction in Cuba: Probably no bidder for concession, as 8 per cent, interest on investment is provided by law to be guaranteed by Cuban treasury. | 755 |
| 563 | Same to same (No. 401) | Aug. 29 | Fine imposed upon American vessel Charles L. Pearson, at Cienfuegos, for want of visa of manifest; whole fine condoned; minister for foreign affairs states it is not to be regarded as a precedent; correspondence. | 756 |
| 564 | Mr. Bavard to Mr. Strobel (No. 394). | Sept. 7 | Cattle tax: Fees illegally exacted by Spanish consul at Key West on shipments of cattle to Cuba; in accepting amount of illegal fees returned, right of Spain to exact an export, tax in American ports, which is not permitted by United States laws, should be denied. | 757 |
| 565 | Mr. Strobel to Mr. Bayard (No. 439). | Oct. 13 | Duties imposed at Barcelona on scrap iron imported from Havana by F. B. Hamel: Spain refuses to return excessive duty; custom-house regulations and tariff quoted to show injustice involved; instructions requested; note from minister of state. | 758 |
| 566 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Strobel (No. 409). | Nov. 4 | Duties imposed at Barcelona on scrap iron imported from Havana by F. B. Hamel: Instructed to represent injustice of imposing the duties, in view of ambiguity of regulations. | 761 |
| 567 | Same to same (No. 412) | Nov. 17 | Duties imposed at Barcelona on scrap iron imported from Havana by F. B. Hamel; Letter from J. B. Hamel arguing that scrap iron from Cuba should not nay duty. | 761 |
| 568 | Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 27 | Death of King of Spain: Condolence of United States to Queen regent | 762 |
| 569 | Mr. Strobel to Mr. Bayard (No. 458). | Nov. 28 | Death of King of Spain: Particulars of his illness and death; remains lying in state at Madrid; condolence of United States extended to Queen regent | 762 |
| 570 | Same to same (No. 459) | Nov. 30 | Regency of Queen Maria Cristina under constitution: Condition of the succession; constitutional provisions for regency and oath of regent inclosed. | 765 |
| 571 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Curry (No. 10). | Dec. 5 | Tonnage fees exacted by Spanish consuls on cargoes for Cuba and Porto Rico: Suppression of fees guaranteed by commercial agreement with Spain of February 13, 1884; letter complaining of their continued exaction inclosed; information as to action of Spain in suppressing them desired; instructed to make representations, if necessary. | 766 |
| 572 | Same to same (No. 11) | Dec. 10 | Duties imposed at Barcelona on scrap iron imported from Havana by F. B. Hamel: Letter from J. B. Hamel stating existence of law passed by Cortes in 1873, and unrepealed, admitting free, old metals from Antilles; instructed to investigate facts and use in argument with foreign office for return of duties. | 767 |
correspondence with the legation of spain at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 573 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | 1885. Jan. 8 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by lottery established at Key West to aid filibustering expeditions against Cuba; asks prevention of such designs. | 767 |
| 574 | Same to same | Jan. 15 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by Cuban insurgents at Key West; requests measures to prevent expedition against Cuba. | 768 |
| 575 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Valera. | Jan, 16 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by Cuban insurgents at Key West in organizing an expedition against Cuba; Departments of Justice, Treasury, and Navy, and governor of Florida asked to take action to prevent violation of neutrality. | 768 |
| 576 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Valera. | Jan. 21 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by Cuban insurgents at Key West; Attorney-General and Secretaries of Treasury and Navy have taken measures to prevent violation of neutrality laws. | 769 |
| 577 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Jan. 26 | Annexation to Spain of territories between Western Bay and Cape Bojador, West Africa, without prejudice to existing rights of third parties. | 769 |
| 578 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Valera. | Jan. 28 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by expeditions against Cuba; no foundation of rumors of lottery to aid insurgents or of expedition against Cuba; precaution taken to prevent violation of neutrality laws. | 769 |
| 579 | Same to same | Feb. 27 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by lottery at Key West to aid expedition against Cuba: Postmaster-General discovers no foundation of rumor. | 770 |
| 580 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Bayard. | Mar. 21 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by filibustering expeditions against Cuba; complains of the hatching of plots in United States and sale of lottery tickets to aid expeditions, and desires their more effective suppression; expresses appreciation of action already taken by United States. | 770 |
| 581 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Valera. | Mar. 31 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by filibustering expeditions against Cuba; lotteries in States are under State control; no Federal statute prohibiting sale of lottery tickets; lotteries in States can be proceeded against by statement made under oath to State magistrate. | 771 |
| 582 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Bayard. | May 26 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by expedition against Cuba from New Orleans by bark Adelina and schooner Mexico, chartered by filibusters; order from Attorney-General to prevent departure of the vessels requested. | 772 |
| 583 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Valera. | May 28 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by filibustering expedition from New Orleans; Attorney-General and Secretary of Treasury informed; judicial procedure will follow due in information made to proper office under oath. | 773 |
| 584 | Same to same | June 13 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by expedition against Cuba from New Orleans collector at New Orleans directed to prevent shipment of arms for Cuba by bark Adelina or other vessel. | 773 |
| 585 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Bayard | July 21 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through expedition against Cuba; complains of open manner in which expeditions are advocated and funds are collected at New York, New Orleans, and Key West, and at inadequate means of suppression adopted by United States; trial by jury futile. | 774 |
| 586 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Valera | July 31 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through expeditions against peace of Cuba; comments on minister’s complaint of inadequateness of United States laws to prevent violation of neutrality; expression of opinion not an indictable offense; State courts of United States are thoroughly competent to punish persons, whether native or alien, violating the laws. | 776 |
| 587 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Bayard | Sept. 28 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through expeditions against Cuba; states Cuban revolutionists at New York are to celebrate anniversary of outbreak of insurrection in Cuba in 1868; requests prevention of expedition to Cuba which may be started at same time. | 779 |
| 588 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Valera | Oct. 6 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through expedition against Cuba; Attorney-General requested to prevent expedition from New York. | 779 |
| 589 | Same to same | Oct. 8 | Neutrality of United States; Violation of, through expedition against Cuba; district attorney at New York directed to exercise vigilance to prevent violation of neutrality. | 779 |
| 590 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Bayard | Oct. 10 | Cattle tax: Fees illegally exacted by Spanish consul at Key West on shipments of cattle to Cuba; check inclosed for $7,987.80, amount of illegally exacted fees returned, with list showing vessel’s and cargoes on which the fees were collected. | 780 |
| 591 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Valera. | Oct. 14 | Cattle tax: Fees illegally exacted by Spanish consul at Key West on shipment of cattle to Cuba; acknowledgment of check for $7,987.80, amount of illegal fees returned. | 780 |
| 592 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Bayard. | Nov. 18 | Claim of American vessel Masonic vs. Spain: Draft for $52,937.72, amount of indemnity, awarded by arbitrator, and interest, inclosed. | 781 |
| 593 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Valera | Nov. 25 | Claim of American vessel Masonic vs. Spain: Acknowledgment of draft for $52,937.72, in payment of arbitrator’s award and interest; appreciation of action of Spain; claimant’s receipt inclosed. | 781 |
| 594 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Bayard. | Nov. 28 | Death of King of Spain: Announcement of, and of appointment of new ministry. | 781 |
| 595 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Valera | Dec. 5 | Death of King of Spain: United States minister to Spain was immediately instructed to convey to Queen regent the condolence of the United States. | 782 |
| 596 | Same to same | Dec. 7 | Neutrality of the United States: Violation of, through expedition against Cuba from Key West; United States attorney and collector at Key West directed to prevent departure of suspected persons on such expedition. | 782 |
sweden and norway.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 597 | Mr. Thomas to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 100). | 1885. Feb. 2 | Duties proposed on agricultural imports: Bills to impose them introduced into Swedish Diet; infection and not revenue the object aimed at; danger to American interests; duties if levied would not apply to Norway. | 783 |
| 598 | Mr. Thomas to Mr. Bayard (No. 107). | Mar. 7 | Duties proposed on agricultural imports: Committee of Swedish Diet has voted to report adversely on bill imposing duties, except as to maize: great interest in Question manifested. | 784 |
| 599 | Same to same (No. 108). | Mar. 20 | Duties proposed on agricultural imports; Swedish Diet votes to admit pork, meats, and agricultural products free; account of legislative proceedings. | 784 |
| 600 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Magee (No. 8). | July 31 | Tonnage dues: Claim of Sweden and Norway to reduction conceded to vessels from certain ports under shipping act of June 26, 1884, by virtue of most-favored-nation clause of treaty with the United States; instructed to report on construction of most-favored-nation clause in treaties of Norway and Sweden with other foreign countries. | 786 |
| 601 | Mr. Magee to Mr. Bayard (No. 25). | Sept. 7 | Commercial condition of Sweden and Norway: Depression following business activity; money market stringent; strained relations between Great Britain and Russia depress trade. | 787 |
| 602 | Same to same (No. 34) | Oct. 9 | Passport refused to an American citizen intending to make Mormon converts in Finland for transportation to Utah: Asks if law relative to issuing passports is mandatory or discretionary. | 788 |
| 603 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Magee (No. 16). | Nov. 3 | Passport refused by legation to Mormon emissary: action approved; law as to issuing passports permissive, not obligatory; polygamy a statutory crime in United States; fact of applicant’s being a Mormon emissary should be conclusively proved. | 788 |
correspondence with the legation of sweden and norway at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 604 | Mr. Reuterskiöld to Mr. Bayard. | 1885. June 17 | Tonnage dues: Memorandum citing shipping act of June 26, 1884, granting exemptions to vessels from certain places, and claiming same favors for vessels from Sweden and Norway, by virtue of article 8 of treaty of 1827 with United States. | 789 |
| 605 | Same to same | Oct. 4 | Tonnage duty: Same reduction in, as granted to vessels from certain places by shipping act of June 26, 1884, claimed for vessels from Sweden and Norway, by virtue of article 8 of treaty of 1827. | 790 |
| 606 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Reuterskiöld. | Nov. 7 | Tonnage duty: Claim of Sweden and Norway to concessions granted to vessels from certain places by shipping act of June 26, 1885; same favors cannot be granted to vessels from Norway and Sweden by virtue of most-favored-nation clause of treaty, as the concession is geographical, and applies to vessels of all nations from ports mentioned in act. | 790 |
| 607 | Mr. Reuterskiöld to Mr. Bayard. | Nov. 11 | Tonnage duty: Claim of Norway and Sweden to concessions granted to vessels from certain places by shipping act of June 26, 1884, by virtue of article 8 of treaty of 1827; reiterates claim; claim not set aside by answer of Department, as most-favored-nation clause not invoked. | 791 |
switzerland.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 608 | Mr. Cramer to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 183). | 1884. Nov. 26 | Convict emigration: Pardon of Joseph Binzegger, under life sentence for incendiarism, on condition of emigrating to United States; note to federal council, protesting, inclosed. | 792 |
| 609 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Cramer (No. 118). | Dec. 11 | Convict emigration: Pardon of Joseph Binzegger, under life sentence for incendarism, on condition of emigrating to United States; approves protest against; if his embarkation not prevented by Switzerland, he will be returned on reaching United States. | 793 |
| 610 | Mr. Cramer to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 188). | Dec. 18 | Convict emigration: Pardon of Joseph Binzegger, under life sentence for incendiarism, on condition of emigrating to United States; incloses note from federal council; Binzegger pardoned without conditions; his intention to emigrate to Argentine Republic. | 733 |
| 611 | Same to same (No. 199) | 1885. Jan. 22 | Passport application of illegitimate boy, born in United States but residing in Switzerland: His mother, deceased, had American passport; asks if passport, as required by Swiss law, can be issued to him, and, if so, gratis, in view of his extreme poverty; letter from consul at Zurich, stating facts, inclosed. | 794 |
| 612 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Cramer (No. 126). | Feb. 13 | Passport application of illegitimate son of an American citizen: He may elect on attaining majority American or Swiss nationality; during minority entitled to American protection and passport; passport fee prescribed by law, and Cannot be dispensed with. | 795 |
| 613 | Mr. Cramer to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 204). | Feb. 20 | Expulsion of Dr. H. T. C. Emeis, a naturalized American, from Switzerland on suspicion of being an anarchist: Revocation of order of expulsion requested by Mr. Cramer on Dr. Emeis producing evidence of citizenship, and proving innocence: note to Swiss Federal council. | 796 |
| 614 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Cramer (No. 129). | Mar. 9 | Expulsion of Dr. H. T. C. Emeis from Switzerland on suspicion of being an anarchist: His American citizenship and innocence regarded as established; approves action requesting rescinding of order of expulsion. | 798 |
| 615 | Mr. Cramer to Mr. Bayard (No. 209). | Mar. 9 | Expulsion of Dr. H. T. C. Emeis from Switzerland on suspicion of being an anarchist: Order of expulsion revoked on further investigation by police; action of legation detailed; correspondence. | 799 |
| 616 | Same to same (No. 225) | May 8 | Mormons: Departure of seventy-five persons from Basle for New York, via Antwerp; their departure not protested against, as they were neither polygamists or paupers; if proper, they can be prevented from landing at New York. | 803 |
| 617 | Same to same (No. 229) | June 8 | Citizenship status of Robert Emden: He requests passport; his father a naturalized American; the son never in United States; father no intention of returning to America; asks if passport shall be granted; letter from Mr. Emden and affidavit inclosed. | 803 |
| 618 | Mr. Cramer to Mr. Bayard (No. 235). | June 20 | Passport desired by Swiss authorities for Mrs. Margareth Blümeling confined in insane asylum in Switzerland, and for her minor son, C. H. F. Blümeling: Under circumstances requirements of application for passport cannot be complied with: asks if one shall be issued. | 805 |
| 619 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Cramer (No. 145). | June 27 | Citizenship status of Robert Emden: Passport cannot be issued to him, as he has never been; “dwelling in the United States,” as required by statute. | 806 |
| 620 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Winchester (No. 4). | July 11 | Passport desired by Swiss authorities for Mrs. Margareth Blümeling, now insane, and her minor son: Passport can be issued, application and affidavit being made by guardian or next friend. | 807 |
| 621 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Winchester (No. 12). | Aug. 15 | Marriages of American citizens abroad: Marriage ceremony performed before United States representative would be valid in United States, but might not be so outside of its jurisdiction; law of place where marriage is contracted should be complied with; each State of United States supreme in its legislation relative to marriage and divorce. | 807 |
| 622 | Mr. Winchester to Mr. Bayard (No. 8). | Aug. 26 | Citizen status of Robert Emden: Case restated; he is 23 years old, and has never been in United States; he was born after his father’s naturalization; asks if passport shall be granted; abuse of American citizenship by foreigners, who, by that means, escape all obligations of nationality. | 809 |
| 623 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Winchester (No. 14). | Sept. 14 | Citizenship status of Robert Emden: Case reviewed and law stated; he should have elected American citizenship on attaining majority; if he elected Swiss nationality he cannot obtain a passport until naturalized in United States. | 811 |
| 624 | Mr. Winchester to Mr. Bayard (No. 23). | Oct. 29 | Spirituous liquors: Law to permit cantons to regulate sale of, and levy import duties on wines and liquors, carried by popular vote; regulations to be adopted to prevent intemperance; alarming increase of intemperance from free distillation. | 812 |
| 625 | Same to same (No. 24) | Nov. 4 | Citizenship status of Richard Greisser, a minor and orphan, born in United States of alien parentage: Facts stated; asks if passport shall be granted. | 813 |
| 626 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Winchester (No. 26). | Nov. 28 | Citizenship status of Richard Greisser, a minor and orphan, born in United States of alien parentage: He is not regarded as an American citizen; law bearing on case commented upon. | 814 |
turkey.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 627 | Mr. Heap to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 451). | 1884. Nov. 21 | Property purchased from Turkish Government by Rev. George C. Knapp, formerly belonging to an insolvent debtor to the Government at Bitlis: Decree of inferior court deciding sale illegal and sentencing Mr. Knapp to restore property; Mr. Knapp should not surrender property until indemnified for amount expended by him; facts recited; legation finds it impossible to comply with Porte’s request that Mr. Knapp be again required to appear before tribunal; all legal measures have been fulfilled; correspondence. | 815 |
| 628 | Same to same (No. 453) | Dec. 1 | School (Euphrates College) established by American missionaries at Harpoot, Armenia: Threat of provincial authorities to close school on ground that permit for its establishment has not been obtained; stay of proceedings requested by Mr. Heap until permit may be granted; correspondence. | 819 |
| 629 | Same to same (No. 457) | Dec. 18 | Bibles of American Bible Society: New regulation requiring all books published by Bible and mission societies to bear inscription “For the use of Protestants” likely to prevent their sale; removal of obstruction to sale of the books made more difficult by the conversion of certain Mohammedans to Christianity; report of dragoman. | 823 |
| 630 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Heap (No. 249). | Dec. 31 | School (Euphrates College) established by American missionaries at Harpoot, Armenia, and ordered to be closed by provincial authorities: Closing of college would impair our relations with Turkey; hope that technical point of permit will be fulfilled by its issuance. | 825 |
| 631 | Mr. Wallace to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 460). | 1885. Jan. 8 | Claim of Dr. Maurice Pflaum vs. Turkey for imprisonment by Turkish authorities: Irregularities in the proceedings against Dr. Pflaum, and punishments inflicted therefor; suggests that claim for indemnity be pressed with vigor. | 825 |
| 632 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Heap (No. 251). | Jan. 10 | Books of American Bible Society, obstructions to the sale of, in Turkey: Regulations prepared by recent joint commission are an international understanding not to be set aside by either party; United States regards matter settled by mutual agreement, and expects and insists that agreement shall be observed. | 826 |
| 633 | Mr. Wallace to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 461). | Jan. 13 | Claim for indemnity of Messrs. Knapp and Reynolds, attacked by Kurds near Bitlis: Irregularities committed by the magistrates and punishment inflicted therefor; examination and judgment of the affair promised; immunity from arrest of Moussa Bey the principal assaulant. | 827 |
| 634 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Wallace (No. 254). | Jan. 22 | Extraterritoriality; Disputed interpretation of the fourth article of the treaty of 1830 between the United States and Turkey; position of Turkey and incongruity of Turkish claim; instructed to report in full before further instructions are issued. | 827 |
| 635 | Mr. Wallace to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 466). | Jan. 24 | Tariff of Turkey: United States receiving the same treatment from Turkey as other powers under most-favored-nation clause of treaty of 1830; tariff negotiations of Turkey with United States and European powers; Porte desires to put all powers on a perfect equality of privilege; points evoked by conversation with minister for foreign affairs. | 829 |
| 636 | Same to same (No. 467) | Jan. 24 | School (Euphrates College) established at Harpoot, Armenia, by American missionaries, and ordered to be closed by provincial authorities: Latter refuse to grant a permit to college; minister of public instruction has instructed Harpoot authorities to issue permit; payment of fine for using printing press without permit advised, as laws should be complied with before legation can intervene. | 831 |
| 637 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Wallace (No. 257). | Jan. 29 | Claim of Dr. Maurice Pflaum vs. Turkey for imprisonment by Turkish authorities: Instructed, if offer to make reparation for irregularities in proceedings against Dr. Pflaum be not made within reasonable time, to renew and press demand for payment of suitable money indemnity. | 831 |
| 638 | Mr. Wallace to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 468). | Jan. 30 | Books of the American Bible Society: Obstacle’s to their sale at Erzeroom; minister of public instruction denies seuding order to censor, at Erzeroom, that the books must pass censorship there note to minister of public instruction. | 832 |
| 639 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Wallace (No. 260). | Feb. 4 | Claim for indemnity of Messrs Knapp Reynolds, attacked by Kurds near Bitlis: Irregularities in the proceedings; United States expect Turkey will make early and due reparation for the outrages committed by Moussa Bey, whose identity is beyond Question. | 834 |
| 640 | Mr. Wallace to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 471). | Feb. 6 | Schools conducted by American missionaries closed by the Governor of Syria: Schools in question not American, but native schools carried on under supervision of American missionaries, and were probably closed for non-compliance with law requiring permits. | 834 |
| Seizure of property belonging to Dr. Eddy, an American citizen; action to be taken will depend on whether house was inhabited by Dr. Eddy as his residence: correspondence. | ||||
| 641 | Same to same (No. 475) | Feb. 12 | Books of the American Bible Society and closing of schools in Syria: Opening of schools depends upon missionaries applying for permits required by law; president of board of education assures legation that he will report favorably for restoration of arrangement perfected by commission two years ago respecting the sale of missionary books. | 838 |
| 642 | Mr. Wallace to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 476). | Feb. 23 | Tariff of Turkey upon American productions 8 per cent, ad valorem: Other countries pay same, except Austria, whose treaty still in force; Austrian minister has unsuccessfully endeavored to obtain same terms; minister for foreign affairs desires co-operation of American delegate in revision of Turkish tariff and preparation of new commercial treaty; instructions requested: correspondence inclosed. | 839 |
| 643 | Same to same (No. 477) | Feb. 24 | School (Euphrates College) established by American missionaries at Harpoot (Armenia), ordered to be closed by the provincial authorities: Satisfactory settlement soon expected. | 840 |
| 644 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Wallace (No. 265). | Feb. 25 | School (Euphrates College) established by American missionaries at Harpoot (Armenia), ordered to be closed by provincial authorities: Department gratified at apparently amicable adjustment of differences. | 841 |
| 645 | Same to same (No. 268) | Feb. 27 | Commercial treaty with Turkey: Good disposition of United States; further report awaited before giving definite instructions in regard to new tariff and treaty. | 841 |
| 646 | Mr. Wallace to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 479). | Feb. 28 | Claim of Dr. Maurice Pflaum vs. Turkey for imprisonment: Demand for indemnity renewed: note to foreign office inclosed. | 841 |
| 647 | Same to same (No. 480) | Feb. 28 | Claim for indemnity of Messrs. Knapp and Reynolds, attacked by Kurds near Bitlis: Irregularities in proceedings against assailants; judgment under which delinquent magistrates have been put not sufficient satisfaction for injuries inflicted; demand for money indemnity renewed: note to foreign office. | 842 |
| 648 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Wallace (No. 274). | Mar. 13 | Property purchased from Turkish Government by Rev. George C. Knapp, formerly belonging to an insolvent debtor to the Government at Bitlis: Case reviewed; Mr. Knapp should continue contest in Turkish courts to maintain his right to property; should sale be finally declared illegal, Mr. Knapp has remedy against Turkey for amount of purchase money and expenses incurred. | 843 |
| 649 | Same to same (No. 280) | Mar. 25 | Claims of Dr. Pflaum and Messrs. Reynolds and Knapp vs. Turkey: Turkey should perceive justice of tendering reparation for actual injuries; question of demand for exemplary and consequential damages reserved. | 844 |
| 650 | Mr. Wallace to Mr. Bayard (No. 487). | Apr. 3 | School (Euphrates College) established by American missionaries at Harpoot, Armenia, and ordered to be closed by provincial authorities: Vali of Harpoot instructed to deliver a permit to the school on compliance with regulations on subject. | 844 |
| 651 | Same to same (No. 490) | Apr. 9 | Property purchased from Turkish Government by Rev. George C. Knapp, formerly belonging to an insolvent debtor to the Government at Bitlis: Decree of inferior court deciding sale illegal; Turkish Government has caused an “opposition proceeding” to be instituted to prevent issuance of execution and for voidance of judgment of lower court. | 845 |
| 652 | Same to same (No. 491) | Apr. 9 | Claims of Messrs. Knapp, Reynolds, and Dr. Pflaum vs. Turkey: Turkish Government expresses inability to accede to demands for indemnity, as in penal matters no provision exists giving permission to private persons to claim indemnity from the state; note from foreign office. | 846 |
| 653 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Emmet (No. 289). | May. 29 | Citizenship status of Kevork Gulizyan and Bedros Iskiyan: Turkey refuses to certify to, on the ground that their passports do not show that they left the Ottoman Empire prior to promulgation of law of 1869 forbidding Turkish subjects to leave the country without permission; no law in United States requiring passport to state when naturalized citizen left his native country; instructed to protest. | 847 |
| 654 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Emmet (No. 293). | June 8 | Taxes imposed upon, and onerous duties exacted of relatives of J. J. Arakelyan, a naturalized American citizen, in Turkey, because of the latter’s absence: Decree imposing tax on the person when the party is elsewhere domiciled and elsewhere a citizen is internationally void; instructed to request the return of taxes paid on Mr. Arakelyan’s account and that no further taxes on his account be imposed upon his family; correspondence. | 848 |
| 655 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Emmet (No. 296). | June 29 | Citizenship status of E. Chryssofondis, whose American citizenship is denied on his revisiting Turkey: Attention called to statement of Turkish officer at Dardanelles that by treaty with foreign Governments a Turk resumed his former Turkish allegiance by landing in Turkey; United States has made no such treaty; instructed to call upon consular agent at Dardanelles for report; correspondence. | 849 |
| 656 | Mr. Emmet to Mr. Bayard (No. 513). | July 21 | Citizenship status of naturalized American citizens of Turkish origin upon revisiting their native country: Majority of cases where naturalization is questioned are where people left Empire to escape payment of debt, evade criminal process, or without permission of Government; Turkish law on subject; steps to be taken by those having violated the law; pre caution to be taken by naturalized Turks in order to inherit from Ottoman subjects. | 851 |
| 657 | Same to same (No. 515) | July 23 | Citizenship status of E. Chryssofondis: Refusal of Turkish authorities to issue him a pass; proofs of Mr. Chryssofondis’s naturalization found to be incomplete; refusal of recognition by Turkish authorities based on law of 1869, which will prove a barrier to his inheriting from his parents, unless steps indicated be taken to obtain the Imperial irade; correspondence with consular agent at Dardanelles. | 852 |
| 658 | Same to same (No. 516) | July 23 | Taxes imposed upon, and onerous duties exacted of relatives of J. J. Arakelyan, a naturalized American, in Turkey, because of his absence: Relatives entered into bonds to enable him to absent himself; steps to be taken to have his name stricken from the records. | 854 |
| 659 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Cox (No. 6). | Aug. 17 | Citizenship status of E. Chryssofondis: Department has offered, upon proof of Mr. Chryssofondis’s naturalization, to apply to the Turkish minister for an irade. | 855 |
| 660 | Same to same (No. 7) | Aug. 17 | Taxes imposed upon, and onerous duties exacted of the relatives of J. J. Arakelyan, a naturalized American citizen, in Turkey, because of his absence: Department has offered to apply to the Turkish minister for an irade relieving his relatives. | 855 |
| 661 | Same to same (No. 9) | Aug. 17 | Missionaries (American), in Ottoman Empire: Restrictions placed upon them by the Turkish Government; missionary statistics furnished; alleged neglect of American citizens in Turkey by their Government; case of Rev. Mr. Knapp cited as an instance; action taken by former administrations defended and approved; general instructions on subject; correspondence with American board of commissioners for foreign missions. | 855 |
| 662 | Same to same (No. 10) | Aug. 17 | Claims of Messrs. Knapp, Reynolds, and Pflaum vs. Turkey for assaults and imprisonment: Adverse decision of Turkish Government; United States unable to accept position of Turkey that she is not to be held pecuniarily responsible for acts complained of; brief of case given; claims possess much merit and Turkey should be urged to make settlement. | 859 |
| 663 | Same to same (No. 15) | Aug. 27 | Taxes imposed upon and onerous duties exacted in Turkey of relatives of J. J. Arakelyan, a naturalized American citizen, because of his absence without permission: Gives letter from Mr. Arakelyan giving reasons why he left Turkey and came to United States; instructed to apply for an irade, that his name may be stricken from Turkish records. | 860 |
| 664 | Same to same (No. 16) | Aug. 29 | Expulsion from Safed, Palestine, of Louis and Jacob Labrowsky, naturalized Americans, because of their Hebrew faith: Bonds required of them to depart in ten days unless special license is obtained; United States expects no distinction to be made as regards American citizens in Turkey on ground of their faith; rights granted to most-favored nations only can be demanded as of right. | 862 |
| 665 | Mr. Cox to Mr. Bayard (No. 14). | Sept. 18 | school (Euphrates College) established by American missionaries at Harpoot, Armenia: Good offices of British consul asked in absence of a United States representative. | 862 |
| Robbery of Rev. J. F. Smith and party by Circassian soldiers near Tocat: Robbers arrested, but not punished, and no return made of property stolen; representation made to Porte; correspondence. | ||||
| 666 | Same to same (No. 22). | Sept. 24 | Expulsion of Louis and Jacob Lubrowsky, American Jews, from Sated, Palestine, on account of their religion: Action taken by consul-general and consul at Beirut in protesting against their expulsion; nothing further heard of their expulsion: correspondence. | 864 |
| 667 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Cox (No. 27). | Oct. 8 | School (Euphrates College) established by American missionaries at Harpoot, Armenia: Thanks to be conveyed to British minister for exercise of good offices by British consul at Harpoot, where there is no United States representative; thanks also to be conveyed through United States legation at London. | 868 |
| 668 | Mr. Cox to Mr. Bayard (No. 25). | Oct. 10 | Claims of Messrs. Reynolds and Knapp and Dr. Pflaum vs. Turkey: Note to minister for foreign affairs reopening cases and making demand for indemnity. | 868 |
| 669 | Same to same (No. 26) | Oct. 13 | Tariff Revision (Turkish) Conference: Turkey desires resumption of same, and appointment of American delegate, and to discuss commercial treaty; instructions desired; correspondence with foreign office. | 870 |
| 670 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Cox (No. 31). | Oct. 15 | Expulsion of Louis and Jacob Lubrowsky, American Jews, from Palestine, on account of their Jewish religion: Consul-general’s instruction, that they should not yield to order of expulsion unless force was applied, approved; United States cannot admit application of a religious test to American citizens; matter may rest without further proceedings. | 871 |
| 671 | Mr. Cox to Mr. Bayard (No. 31). | Oct. 17 | Taxes (excessive) to support local schools levied upon foreigners in Mytilene; Mr. Cox has protested; correspondence. | 872 |
| 672 | Same to same (No. 35) | Oct. 24 | Citizenship status, of Kevork Gulizyan and Bedros Iskiyan, naturalized Americans: Turkish bureau of nationality still refuses to recognize their passports unless it is shown that they emigrated to United States before Turkish law of 1869, requiring permission of Government to emigration; Mr. Cox has protested against this decision; correspondence. | 873 |
| 673 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Cox (No. 36). | Oct. 28 | Commercial treaty and Turkish tariff: Consul-General Heap authorized to attend conference under directions of Minister Cox; United States waives question of abrogation of treaty of 1862, and will participate in new negotiations on basis of most-favored-nation privileges; valuation of articles of importation and comparison of same with duties charged should be made by Consul-General Heap. | 877 |
| 674 | Mr. Cox to Mr. Bayard (No. 44). | Nov. 3 | Expulsion of Louis and Jacob Lubrowsky, American Jews, from Safed, Palestine, on account of their Jewish faith: No further information relative to case; protest thought to have concluded matter. | 878 |
| 675 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Cox (No. 44). | Nov. 11 | Taxes (excessive) to support local schools levied upon foreigners at Mytilene: Taxes for such purpose proper, and damages for them when excessive should be redressed by local courts; as no Americans are affected, Mr. Cox’s note to minister for foreign affairs premature; nothing further should be done until Department receives reply of Turkey. | 878 |
| 676 | Mr. Cox to Mr. Bayard (No. 55). | Nov. 14 | Diplomatic questions growing out of missionary difficulties in Turkey arising from closing of schools, prohibition to sell books, assaults on Messrs. Reynolds and Knapp; claim of Dr. Pflaum, &c: Reviews whole subject; difficulties and delays in obtaining redress; notes to foreign office expressing disappointment at delay of Turkey in affecting settlement. | 879 |
| 677 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Cox (No. 49). | Nov. 28 | Naturalization treaty: Instructed to propose negotiation on basis of unratified treaty of 1874 and naturalization treaties with Great Britain and Austria; discusses citizenship cases of Kevork Guligyan and Bedros Iskiyan, whose passports Turkish bureau of nationality refused to recognize; United States upholds natural right of expatriation; information as to functions of bureau of nationality desired. | 885 |
correspondence with the legation of turkey at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 678 | Tevfik Pasha to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | 1884. Apr. 26 | Extraterritorialitv question: Right of United States consuls under treaty of 1830 to exercise exclusive criminal jurisdiction not admitted by Turkey; reviews correspondence, and asks prompt settlement of question; same privileges will be granted by Porte to American citizens as granted to citizens of other powers; cites action of consul at Beirut in refusing to act upon mandate of Turkish court issued against an American missionary. | 890 |
| 679 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Tevfik Pasha. | May 31 | Extraterritoriality question: United States cannot accept argument of Turkey as to interpretation of article 4 of treaty of 1830; Turkey never furnished paraphrase of article 4, or explained what was usage towards other Franks in 1830, as requested by United States; tribunals to which it is held Americans citizens are amenable originated after 1830; Turkish position shifting; article 4 not a “most favored nation” clause, but explicit. | 892 |
| 680 | Tevfik Pasha to Mr. Davis | Aug. 30 | Commercial treaty of 1862: Turkey claims that it has ceased to exist, by notice of Porte of its abrogation; ad valorem duties will be levied on American goods; “most favored-nation” treatment denied; negotiation for new treaty and tariff desired. | 895 |
| 681 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Tevfik Pasha. | Oct. 24 | Commercial treaty of 1862: By its abrogation by Turkey United States claims “most favored nation” treatment under treaty of 1830; American representative in Turkey will protest against levying of ad valorem duty on American goods as treaty violation; United States ready to negotiate for new treaty on basis of same treatment as extended to other powers. | 896 |
| 682 | Tevfik Pasha to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Nov. 26 | Extraterritoriality question: Interpretation of article 4 of treaty of 1830; reviews question at length; holds that Americans accused of crime should be tried by Turkish tribunals in presence of United States minister or consul; Americans accorded same privileges as enjoyed by other foreigners in Turkey; asks that instructions be sent to American minister to negotiate and settle question; incloses letter from foreign office to American minister requesting a definite settlement. | 898 |
| 683 | Same to same | Nov. 30 | Commercial treaty: Turkey will grant “most favored nation” treatment to United States products if her products are granted same privileges in United States; products of all nations now subjected to same treatment in Turkey except those of Austria-Hungary; protest by United States against levying of ad valorem duty will complicate question; immediate negotiation of new tariff and treaty desired. | 94 |
venezuela.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 684 | Mr. Baker to Mr. Bayard (No. 49). | 1885. Mar. 23 | Ship’s papers, Custody of, in Venezuelan ports: Question will receive consideration during present Venezuelan Congress. | 902 |
| 685 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Baker (No. 51). | Mar. 24 | Claim vs. Venezuela growing out of collision of American schooner Lanie Cobb and Venezuelan vessel Ana Eulogia in the port of La Guayra: Redress refused by Venezuelan authorities; instructed to investigate case and report whether facts warrant demand for damages; letter from consul at La Guayra. | 903 |
| 686 | Mr. Baker to Mr. Bayard (No. 53). | Mar. 30 | Locusts: Visitation of, and devastation caused by, in Venezuela. | 904 |
| 687 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Baker (No. 56). | Apr. 9 | Claim vs. Venezuela growing out of collision of American schooner Lanie Cobb and Venezuelan vessel Ana Eulogia in port of La Guayra: Statement of facts, and damages sustained by the Lanie Cobb; dispatch from consul at La Guayra. | 905 |
| 688 | Same to same (No. 58) | Apr. 21 | Ship’s papers, Custody of, in Venezuelan ports: Annoyance and in convenience caused by Venezuelan law in reference thereto; instructed to press upon Venezuelan Government necessity for a modification of the law; dispatch from consul at La Guayra. | 912 |
| 689 | Same to same (No. 59) | Apr, 22 | Claim vs. Venezuela, growing out of collision of American schooner Lanie Cobb and Venezuelan schooner Ana Eulogia in port of La Guayra: Additional incidents relative to; conclusion of Venezuelan officials that the Lanie Cobb not entitled to damages; dispatch from consul at La Guayra. | 913 |
| 690 | Mr. Baker to Mr. Bayard (No. 80). | Apr. 22 | Claim vs. Venezuela growing out of collision of American schooner Lanie Cobb and Venezuelan schooner Ana Eulogia in port of La Guayra: Statement of facts requested by consul at La Guayra. | 914 |
| 691 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Baker (No. 60). | Apr. 24 | Ship’s papers, Custody of, in Venezuelan ports: Instructed to press for modification of present law on subject. | 914 |
| 692 | Mr. Baker to Mr. Bayard (No. 88). | May 6 | Claim vs. Venezuela growing out of collision of American schooner Lanie Cobb and Venezuelan schooner Ana Eulogia in port of La Guayra: Facts warrant a demand for damages in favor of the master of the Lanie Cobb; dispatches from consul at La Guayra. | 915 |
| 693 | Same to same (No. 93) | May 11 | Ship’s papers, Custody of, in Venezuelan ports: Reluctance of Venezuela to make modification in the law desired by United States; note to minister for foreign affairs urging the modification. | 916 |
| 694 | Mr. Scott to Mr. Bayard (No. 12). | July 3 | Revolution in Venezuela: Energetic measures taken by Venezuelan Government for its suppression; occupation of Carupano by rebels; decree declaring revolutionary steamer Justicia Nacional a pirate and offering reward for her capture; correspondence with foreign office. | 917 |
| 695 | Same to same (No. 16) | July 7 | Revolution in Venezuela: Defeat of revolutionists at Carupano; suggests American man-of-war be sent to Venezuelan waters to protect American interests. | 918 |
| 696 | Same to same (No. 19) | July 9 | Pirates: Revolutionary steamers Justicia Nacional and El Torito declared pirates by decree of Venezuela, and reward offered for their capture. | 919 |
| 697 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Scott (No. 15). | July 24 | Pirates: Decree of Venezuela declaring revolutionary steamers Justicia Nacional and El Torito to be pirates; decree of Government does not invest a revolted national ship in hands of insurgents with piracy; her own acts determine her piratical or non-piratical character. | 920 |
| 698 | Mr. Scott to Mr. Bayard (No. 21). | July 24 | Revolution in Venezuela: Announcement of President of Venezuela of its suppression; Venezuela congratulated; correspondence with minister for foreign affairs. | 920 |
| 699 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Scott (No. 22). | Sept 3 | Claim vs. Venezuela growing out of collision of American schooner Lanie Cobb and Venezuelan vessel Ana Eulogia in port of La Guayra: Master of Lanie Cobb entitled to damages; facts and previous negotiations reviewed; instructed to present claim and press for payment. | 923 |
| 700 | Mr. Scott to Mr. Bayard (No. 35). | Oct. 14 | Claim vs. Venezuela growing out of collision of American schooner Lanie Cobb and Venezuelan vessel Ana Eulogia in port of La Guayra: Claim of master of Lanie Cobb for damages; note to minister for foreign affairs, presenting claim and requesting payment inclosed. | 926 |
| 701 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Scott (No. 35). | Dec. 4 | Ship’s papers, Custody of, in Venezuelan ports: Embarrassments to American vessels from their papers being held at custom-houses while ships are in port; letter from consul at Maracaiho stating difficulties and suggesting remedies; instructed to press for modification of regulations as suggested by the consul. | 928 |
correspondence with the legation of venezuela at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 702 | Mr. Soteldo to Mr. Bayard. | 1885. Apr. 2 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Reviews negotiations; $6,000 offered by Venezuela in settlement, to be paid in two installments; this offer accepted by Secretary of State. | 930 |
| 793 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Soteldo. | Apr. 3 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Amount fixed as indemnity considered inadequate, but is accepted contingent upon the faithful observance by Venezuela of terms of agreement reached. | 932 |
| 764 | Same to same | Apr. 10 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Six thousand dollars to be paid in satisfaction of claim in United States currency. | 932 |
| 705 | Mr. Soteldo to Mr. Bayard | Apr. 13 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Understanding that the $6,000 indemnity is to be paid in United States currency, meets his approval. | 933 |
| 706 | Same to same | June 29 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Venezuela approves agreement between Mr. Soteldo and Secretary Bayard for settlement of, but does not accept as a precedent that persons injured by officials can appeal to diplomatic intervention before having recourse to judicial proceedings; states he is ready to pay first installment of indemnity. | 933 |
| 707 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Soteldo. | July 7 | Claim of JohnE. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Draft for $3,000, first half of sum in settlement, acknowledged; United States does not understand that settlement is a precedent for claims of its character; but municipal enactments cannot bar diplomatic rights. | 934 |
| 708 | Mr. Soteldo to Mr. Bayard | July 21 | Pirates: Venezuela has declared as, revolutionary steamers Justicia Nacional and El Torito; requests that they be so regarded by United States if they reach American ports. | 935 |
| 709 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Soteldo | July 24 | Pirates: Decree of Venezuela declaring revolutionary steamers Justicia Nacional and El Torito pirates cannot be recognized by United States; action of the vessels will determine their character; revolutionary vessels will not be received in ports of United States, except in case of distress; cites international law, and incloses correspondence on similar occasion with Colombian minister. | 935 |
| 710 | Same to same | Oct. 16 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Second half of indemnity due and not received. | 936 |
| 711 | Same to same | Dec. 7 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Second installment of indemnity, due October 3, not received; regret at failure of Venezuela to carry out agreement. | 937 |
| 712 | Mr. Soteldo to Mr. Bayard | Dec. 12 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Delay in meeting second installment caused by adjournment of Venezuelan Congress before insertion of amount stipulated in the budget; the payment will soon be made. | 937 |
| 713 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Soteldo | 1886. Jan. 14 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Second installment of indemnity should be paid forthwith, with interest, added to cover delay. | 938 |
| 714 | Mr. Soteldo to Mr. Bayard | Jan. 26 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Delay in payment of second installment of indemnity due to unexpected expenditure growing out of revolution in Venezuela; regrets delay; payment will soon be made. | 938 |
| 715 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Soteldo | Mar. 12 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Receipt inclosed for second and final installment of indemnity; this cannot be accepted as full settlement; interest for five months on delayed payment requested. | 939 |