List of papers, with subjects of correspondence
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Circular | 1912. Jan. 3 | Interchange of professors and students among the universities of American States. An appropriation for the above has been made by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Incloses a report outlining a plan for the exchange. | 2 | |
| Do | Feb. 5 | Invitation to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, to be held at San Francisco, Cal., in 1915. Incloses a proclamation by the President, extending an invitation to all nations. | 4 | |
| Do | May 7 | Territorial integrity of American States. Incloses a memorandum addressed to the President by the Colombian Minister in London advocating a Pan American Union, and quotes an extract of an address by the Secretary of State to the National Assembly of Nicaragua on Mar, 6, 1912. | 1 | |
| Do | Oct. 31 | Death of Vice President James S. Sherman. Announces. | 5 |
ARGENTINA.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Naón to Mr. Knox | 1912. Jan. 29 | Apprehension of fugitives from justice of foreign countries. Incloses description of one Oscar Pio Romero and requests his apprehension. | 6 | |
| 21 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Naón | Feb. 7 | Same subject. Inquiries as to the whereabouts of the above-named man will be made, but, under the system of jurisprudence in the United States, no effective aid can be rendered in the apprehension of fugitives from justice of foreign countries. | 6 |
AUSTRIA-HUNGARY.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1912. Oct. 15 | Copyright Convention between the United States and Hungary. Text. | 7 |
BELGIUM.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | |
| 10 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Anderson. | 1912. Jan. 24 | Removal of discrimination against American lubricating oils. The Department desires that the subject be pressed and that a settlement be reached for the admission of American products to competition on terms of equality. | 9 |
| 12 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Anderson. | Feb 16 | Same subject. Incloses a letter from the Texas Oil Co. complaining of specific discrimination in the adjudication for “black oil” for investigation and report. | 10 |
| 29 | Mr. Anderson to Mr. Knox. | Mar. 8 | Same subject. Incloses copy of his note to the Foreign Office and reports interviews with officers of that office who gave assurances that the Belgian Government was earnestly seeking a satisfactory solution of the question. | 11 |
| 36 | Same to same | Apr. 1 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with the Foreign Office. From a series of test it was deduced that Russian oils gave better results than American, but new experiments are to be made to decide this question. | 13 |
| 44 | Same to same | Apr. 25 | Same subject. States that the restrictions against American oils has been removed. | 15 |
| 48 | Same to same | May 23 | Same subject. Inclose a note from the Minister of Railways, Posts, and Telegraphs, advising him of the removal of discrimination against American oils on the Belgian railways. | 15 |
| 55 | Same to same | June 28 | Same subject. Reports that future specifications relative to the adjudication of oils for the Administration of Marine will not contain conditions excluding American oils. | 16 |
| 59 | Same to same | July 26 | Same subject. The last instance of discrimination against American oils has been removed by the Ministry of colonies. | 16 |
| 32 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Anderson. | Aug. 15 | Same subject. The Department appreciates the removal of the discrimination against American oils. | 17 |
BRAZIL.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1912. May 3 | Message of the President. Extracts relating to the United States quoted. | 18 | ||
| Mr. Moore and Mr. Van Dyne to Mr. Knox. | Dec. 31 | International Commission of Jurists. Report of the proceedings of. | 18 |
CHILE.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | |
| 2 | Mr. Mujica to Mr. Knox. | 1912. Feb. 8 | Permission of Congress to a United States Army officer to accept service under a foreign Government. The Chilean Government desires to engage an American Coast Artillery officer as instructor of the Chilean army. | 44 |
| 8 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Mujica. | Feb. 12 | Same subject. Above matter has been brought to the attention of the Secretary of War. | 44 |
| 15 | Same to same | May 14 | Same subject. Incloses a joint resolution by Congress authorizing Capt. J. W. Gulick, C. A. C., U. S. Army, to accept service under the Chilean Government. | 44 |
| 70 | Mr. Mujica to Mr. Knox. | May 17 | Same subject. Acknowledges above with thanks | 45 |
CHINA.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Summary | Loan negotiations. Hukuang Railway loan. Summary. | 87 | ||
| Same subject. Currency reform and industrial development loans. Preamble. | 88 | |||
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Chang Yin Tang. | 1910. June 13 | Same subject. Approves of his contemplated memorial to his Government recommending a new currency system upon a gold exchange basis. | 89 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Sept. 22 | Same subject. The Chinese Government asks whether American bankers would be willing to undertake a loan of about 50,000,000 taels for the elaboration of the currency reform. | 89 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | Sept. 29 | Same subject. The Morgan syndicate will undertake the loan | 90 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 2 | Same subject. The Chinese Government desires to negotiate the entire loan in the United States. The request that a financial expert be sent to China Peking to conduct the negotiations. |
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| Mr. Adee to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | Oct. 6 | Same subject. The American group is ready to discuss the details of the agreement and the guaranties and will send an experienced financier to Pekine to conduct the negotiations. | 91 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 27 | Same subject. The preliminary currency-loan agreement was signed to-day; the Imperial edict and the confirmation will come in a few days. | 91 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Herrick (telegram). | Oct. 31 | Same subject. The Chinese Government has signed and ratified a preliminary agreement with an American financial group for a currency reform loan of $50,000,000. This Government will welcome the cordial support of the interested powers. | 91 | |
| 1911 Jan. 11 | Opium conference. Message of the President relating to. | 182 | ||
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Liang | Jan. 18 | Loan negotiations. Incloses for his information notes on the loan negotiations now pending at Peking. | 92 | |
| The Department of State to the British Embassy. | Feb. 24 | Same subject. If any objection should be expressed by the tripartite Governments as to the selection of an American for the post of financial adviser, this Government is disposed to consult with the interested Governments and appoint an adviser of a nonparticipating nationality. | 94 | |
| 230 | Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox | Apr. 27 | Same subject. Incloses copy of the loan agreement signed at Peking on the 15th inst. | 95 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. O’Brien (telegram). | May 11 | Same subject. If Japan should apply for participation on an equal footing with others not now parties to the London agreement, the Department will be prepared to support such application. | 96 | |
| Mr. O’Brien to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May. 13 | Same subject. The Japanese Foreign Office inquires whether participation, if granted, would place Japan in a position superior to an ordinary bondholder. | 96 | |
| Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Russian and Japanese Governments are exchanging views on the currency loan to China. | 96 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 18 | Same subject. The French are reported to be holding back advances for Manchuria because of Russian pressure. | 97 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Reid (telegram). | May 22 | Same subject. The Department is unable to see any reasonable objection to Manchuria allotment for specific industrial purposes. | 97 | |
| Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (telegram.). | May 24 | Same subject. The French delay was due to consideration for some Russian apprehension about their recognized interests in Manchuria. | 97 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. O’Brien (telegram). | do | Same subject. As the currency reform in which all the leading powers are alike interested the United States has steadily favored the widest possible international participation. | 97 | |
| Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 31 | Same subject. If a list of proposed industrial enterprises in Manchuria, not all relating to railroads, the Foreign Office expects no further objection from Japan and Russia. | 98 | |
| 249 | Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox | do | Arrangement between the United States and France for the protection of literary and artistic property in China. Submits a proposition of the French Minister. | 175 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Reid (telegram). | June 1 | Loan negotiations. Japan and Russia may have copies of loan agreement and lists specifying Manchurian enterprises. | 98 | |
| 253 | Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox | June 5 | Political affairs in china. Reports renewed and widespread discontent among the Chinese toward their Manchu rulers. | 46 |
| Mr. Heintzleman to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 27 | Loan negotiations. Reports that the Russian and Japanese Governments have protested against the sixteenth article of the loan agreement. | 98 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 28 | Same subject. The French Foreign Office confirmed protest of Japan and Russia against article 16. It is preparing a memorandum recommending entire suppression of that article. | 99 | |
| The Japanese Government to the French Government. | July 11 | Same subject. Protest against the provisions contained in article 16. | 99 | |
| 373 | Frince Koudacheff to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. Protest of Russia against article 16. | 100 |
| 298 | Mr. Heintzleman to Mr. Knox. | July 25 | International plan for the defense of foreign settlements. Incloses a memorandum from the British legation suggesting precautionary measures at certain Yangtze River ports in case of uprisings. | 161 |
| Mr. Williams to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Sept. 3 | Political affairs in China. Reports disorders in Szechwan and Hunan caused by opposition of railway construction by foreigners. | 47 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 7 | Same subject. Situation in Szechwan is worse. Troops are suspected of sympathy with malcontents. | 48 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 10 | Same subject. Reports fighting at Chengtu | 48 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 14 | Same subject. Fighting continues in Chengtu. All Americans and British were directed to leave for a place of safety. | 48 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 15 | Same subject. The Cabinet has proposed Yuan Shih Kai for Canton Viceroy. | 48 | |
| 173 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Heintzleman. | Sept. 27 | Defense of International settlements. The American Commander in chief of the United States Asiatic fleet has been instructed to confer with the British naval authorities and the American consular officers. | 162 |
| 175 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Calhoun | Sept. 29 | Arrangement between the United States and France for the protection of literary and artistic property in China. Instructs to endeavor to conclude such arrangement, based upon the treaty between the United States and Japan signed May 19, 1908. | 176 |
| Mr. Williams to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 11 | Political disturbances in China. Reports Wuchang in possession of mutineers. | 48 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 12 | Same subject. The rebellion is most serious; 15,000 men of the army have joined the revolution. Foreign interests are respected. | 48 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 13 | Same subject. Hangkow reported in flames; Americans safely out of Hanyang and Wuchang. | 49 | |
| Mr. Wilder to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports Hankow situation as serious. | 49 | |
| Mr. Williams to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 14 | Same subject. Yuan Shih Kai gazetted viceroy of Hupeh and Hunan. | 49 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Foreign consuls at Hankow have been informed by the commander of the revolutionary army that foreign persons and property will be protected, existing treaties will continue in force, but foreign powers assisting Imperial Government will be considered enemies. | 49 | |
| Circular (telegram) | do | Defense of international settlements. Instructs to ascertain the views of the powers as to the advisability of advising their nationals to concentrate at open ports in case danger threatens. | 162 | |
| Mr. Williams to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 15 | Political affairs. It is reported that Japan has a fleet ready to sail for China. | 49 | |
| Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Japan will not act in putting down rebellion unless urged by the powers. If rebellion becomes serious in Manchuria, Japan and Russia will at once send sufficient force to suppress it. | 50 | |
| The Chinese National Association to Mr. Knox (telegram) | Oct. 16 | Same subject. Requests good offices of the United States to preserve neutrality of the powers toward China. | 50 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Defense of international settlements. French Government does not consider present conditions warrant action proposed. | 163 | |
| Mr. Wheeler to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Russian Government is of the opinion that concentration of foreigners at accessible ports is desirable. | 163 | |
| Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Japanese Government suggests that several light-draft gunboats be sent to the Yangtze and cooperate with the Japanese force there. | 163 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 17 | Same subject. The German Government is inclined to share the views of the American Government, but such advice should be given without public proclamation. | 164 | |
| Mr. Williams to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Do | Same subject. The rebellion not being antiforeign there seems to be no need for removal of Americans, except from Hankow. | 164 | |
| Mr. Adee to Messrs. Brent, Wright, and Finger. | Oct. 18 | Defense of international settlements. The Italian Government will consult other powers before taking action. | 188 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 19 | Same subject. The British Government is of the opinion that the circumstances do not at present call for the concentration of foreign nationals. | 164 | |
| 882 | Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 20 | Same subject. The British Government is of the opinion that the circumstances do not at present call for the concentration of foreign nationals. | 164 |
| Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 22 | Political disturbances. Foreign office anxious that America recognize that Japan is sincere and aboveboard in her chinese policy. | 51 | |
| Mr. Yong Kwung Tat et al. to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 24 | Same subject. Resolutions of a mass meeting of 5,000 Chinese residents in Honolulu protesting against any action on the part of outside powers to interfere in the struggle of the Chinese people to establish a representative government. | 51 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs, now in Berlin, asks that the United States will urge joint action by the powers to prevent selfish action on the part of any one of them. | 51 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 25 | Defense of international settlements. The Italian Government is not inclined to take any measures in China at present. | 165 | |
| Mr. Guild to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 26 | Same subject. The Russian Government deems it inexpedient to interfere | 165 | |
| 352 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Knox | do | Same subject. Both parties to the conflict seem to be anxious to protect foreigners, and it would be safer for Americans in distant places to remain where they are known than to undertake the long journey to the coast. | 165 |
| Political disturbances. The present Manchu dynasty seems to be on the verge of being overthrown or the Empire being divided. | 52 | |||
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 26 | Search of foreign merchant vessels by rebel forces for contraband of war. The rebel General Li has informed the consuls that he will confiscate ships carrying contraband. The dean of the diplomatic corps suggests that shipping companies be advised to abstain from carrying munitions of war. | 174 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Schuyler (telegram). | Oct. 27 | Political disturbances. Instructs to convey to the Japanese Foreign Office the entire confidence of this Government in Japan’s policy in China. | 52 | |
| Mr. Williams to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 28 | Loan negotiations. An agreement with an Anglo-French-Belgian for a large loan was signed yesterday and it is reported that it was ratified by secret edict. | 101 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Williams (telegram). | Nov. 1 | Same subject. Instructs to request of the Chinese Government further details of any proposed loan. | 101 | |
| Mr. Thompson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 7 | Asylum at American legations and consulates. Asks whether he can grant asylum to Chinese mandarins. | 173 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Thompson (telegram). | do | Same subject. The right of asylum is not claimed by this Government. Temporary refuge may be granted to preserve innocent human life. | 174 | |
| Mr. Williams to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 10 | Same subject. The legation has been requested to grant asylum to the Emperor and Empress Dowager. | 174 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Williams (telegram). | do | Same subject. Temporary refuge may be granted to preserve innocent human life if the safety of the legation is not endangered thereby. | 174 | |
| Mr. Williams to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Defense of international settlements. The Japanese and French will take part in protecting the railway to the sea, if foreign protection becomes necessary. | 166 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Williams (telegram). | do | Same subject. If it becomes necessary, this Government will participate in the protection of the railway to the sea. | 166 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 17 | Loan, negotiations. The Chinese Government is in great need of money for current expenses. The local representatives of the four groups are willing to make the loan if actively supported by their governments. | 101 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | Nov. 18 | Same subject. Except under some general plan of the powers interested to help China the department does not consider it wise to make any loan at present. | 102 | |
| 362 | Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 21 | Defense of international settlements. Reports that he issued a circular to the consular officers to advise Americans to remove to open ports. | 166 |
| 363 | Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 22 | Political disturbances. Reports interview with a delegation from the National Assembly. | 53 |
| Nov. 25 | Defense of international settlements. The diplomatic corps has decided to ask the governments to quietly increase their legation guards to the maximum under the protocol. | 167 | ||
| The Japanese Embassy to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 27 | Same subject. Transmits a telegram from the Japanese Foreign Office advising him that Japan, in conformity with the decision of the diplomatic corps at Peking, will increase its legation guard at Peking and its force at Tientsin. | 167 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Political disturbances. The legation has been requested by the Chinese Government to inform the department that the Japanese are actively assisting the revolutionists. | 53 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 28 | Same subject. The American consul general at Hankow asks permission to join his colleagues to use good offices to obtain an armistice for the revolutionists at Wuchang. | 54 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | do | Same subject. Asks for exact source of information contained in his telegram of Nov. 27, 1911. | 54 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Department can not permit consul general to interfere as suggested in telegram of Nov. 28, 1911. | 54 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Defense of international settlements. Reports that he is asking the admiral for more marines. | 168 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to keep department informed of the arrival of foreign troops in Peking. This Government will have in constant readiness additional troops to be sent at once if needed. | 168 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 29 | same subject Reports that a three days’ armistice has been agreed to at Hankow through the mediation of the British Minister. | 168 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Political disturbances. Information reported Nov. 27, 1911, came from the Viceroy at Mukden and is considered reliable. | 54 | |
| Mr. Meyer to Mr. Knox | Dec. 2 | Search of foreign merchant vessels for contraband of war. Transmits a communication from the commander in chief of the Asiatic Fleet inclosing a letter signed Wu Ting Fang, advising consuls that merchant vessels carrying contraband of war will be confiscated. The admiral replied that he will not permit the seizure of any vessels, as the rebels have not been recognized. | 175 | |
| Same to same | Dec. 4 | Same subject. Transmits telegram from Admiral Murdock that the Nanshan was fired at from Kiu-kiang forts. | 175 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Dec. 6 | Loan negotiations. The groups’ representatives are telegraphing their principals for authority to advance Yuan 3,000,000 taels. Earnestly advises department to support this loan. | 102 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | Dec. 7 | Same subject. Could not Yuan obtain the 3,000,000 taels from native sources? The department has not yet received sufficient evidence to depart from its general position stated in telegram of Nov. 18. | 103 | |
| Mr. Knox to Count von Bernstorff. | do | Same subject. States department’s position in regard to loans to China, permanent and temporary, and requests views of the German Government. | 103 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Political disturbances. The Minister for Foreign Affairs states that if hostilities become aggravated the Japanese Government may consider intervention to be necessary. | 55 | |
| Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox | Dec. 8 | Loan negotiations. Under the distressing conditions the British Government is inclined not to oppose a loan being granted to the Chinese Government. Bequests views of this Government. | 103 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bryce | Dec. 11 | Same subject. Incloses a copy of department’s note to the German Embassy of the 7th instant giving the general views of this Government. The department would not, however, be opposed for its nationals joining others in a small loan to China. | 104 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The proposed loan to Yuan is to be used not for active military operations but for preserving the status quo during peace negotiations. Adheres to his recommendations of Dec. 6. | 104 | |
| Mr. Meyer to Mr. Knox | do | Political disturbances. Transmits telegram from the naval attaché at Tokyo stating that an agreement has been reached between the British and Japanese commanding officers to intervene in China. | 55 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | Dec. 12 | Loan negotiations. This Government has informed the Governments of Great Britain and Germany that it is not opposed to a small loan to China at this time, provided it be made upon clearly understood principles of neutrality and in connection with some general plan by all interested powers for the protection of common interests. | 105 | |
| Mr. Meyer to Mr. Knox | do | Search of foreign merchant vessels for contraband of war. Transmits telegram from Admiral Murdock, reporting that Wu Ting Fang has submitted an apology for firing upon the Nanshan. | 175 | |
| Mr. Wu Ting Fang to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Dec. 13 | Loan negotiations. Protests against the proposed loan to the Chinese (Manchu) Government. | 106 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Dec. 15 | Political disturbances. Submits proposed note by the diplomatic corps to the contending factions. | 55 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | do | Same subject. Authorizes him to take action suggested in above telegram. | 56 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 16 | Loan negotiations. The Chinese chargé d’affaires has been instructed by his Government to negotiate a’ loan of 2,000,000 pounds sterling in New York and has asked the assistance of the Secretary of State, but has been informed that no assistance can be given. | 106 | |
| Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox | Dec. 18 | Same subject. Asks the views of the American Government concerning a small loan to Yuan Shih Kai. | 106 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bryce | do | Same subject. In view of the conference between the contending factions at Shanghai it is felt that the outcome of the conference should be awaited before taking any further action in regard to the loan. | 107 | |
| The Japanese Embassy to Mr. Knox. | do | Political disturbances. Gives views of the Japanese Government on conditions in China and requests the views of the United States. | 56 | |
| Mr. Knox to the Japanese Embassy. | Dec. 21 | Same subject. The joint note to the two factions in China sent recently by the powers may be considered the first step toward a solution of the trouble, and this Government is inclined to reserve for future consideration what further actions are to be taken. | 57 | |
| The Japanese Embassy to Mr. Knox. | Dec. 21 | Same subject. The British and Japanese Governments have decided to lend their good offices to the contending parties in their negotiaitons for a settlement between them. | 58 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Reid (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to the above memoranda of the Japanese Embassy and requests information as to the nature and scope of the proposed step and its relation to the policy of concerted action. | 59 | |
| Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Dec. 23 | Same subject. Quotes a note from the Foreign Office stating that there is no change of policy toward China. | 59 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 27 | Same subject. Quotes a further note from the Foreign Office stating that the British Government intends to adhere strictly to the policy of concerted action at Peking. | 59 | |
| Circular (telegram) | do | Loan negotiations. There is entire accord among the Governments of the six powers in the opinion that it is essential to maintain complete unity of action. | 107 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Dec. 31 | Political affairs. Reports that Sun Yat Sen, who was elected Provisional President of the Republic of China by the Nanking Assembly, will leave tomorrow to be inaugurated. | 60 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | 1912. Jan. 3 | Defense of international settlements. Recommends that a regiment be sent to help guard the railway. | 168 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | Jan. 5 | Same subject. Instructs to consult with the diplomatic corps as to advisability of sending troops to guard the railway. | 169 | |
| 392 | Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox | do | Arrangement between the United States and France for the protection of literary and artistic property. Incloses copies of notes exchanged with the French Nation of Dec. 26 and 27. 1911. | 177 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 8 | Defense of international settlements. The diplomatic corps concurs with my views that a regiment should be sent to guard railway. | 169 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun telegram). | Jan. 9 | Same subject. Instructs to inform the Chinese Government and the diplomatic corps that this Government will send 500 troops to help guard the railway. | 169 | |
| 210 | Same to same. | Jan. 16 | Political disturbances. Incloses a copy of an instruction to the Consul General at Hankow authorizing him to enter into informal relations with the revolutionary leaders, which will not be considered as a formal recognition. | 60 |
| 399 | Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. It is believed that it is only a question of days when the abdication of the Emperor will be announced. | 61 |
| Mr. Wang Chung Hui to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Jan. 17 | Same subject. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China requests recognition by the United States. | 62 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Jan. 19 | Same subject. The Imperial Clan accepted the edict of abdication of the emperor and consents to the organization of a republican Government. | 62 | |
| Mr. Wang Chung Hui to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reiterates request for recognition of the Republic of China. | 62 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Jan. 20 | Same subject. Republican ultimatum demands that Yuan shall not set up a provisional government after the abdication. | 63 | |
| Jan. 23 | Opium conference. Protocol de clôture | 193 | ||
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Reid (telegram). | Jan. 24 | Loan negotiations. The Embassy at Tokyo reports that a Japanese firm has begun negotiations for loan to a Chinese railway, but is not supported by the Japanese Government. The Department feels that it is appropriate at this time that a lending Government should deter its nationals from making loans on their own account. | 108 | |
| Mr. Phillips to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Jan. 31 | Same subject. The British Foreign Office intends to inform Japan that it can not absolutely prevent its nationals from making loans. It is ready to use its influence as far as possible to prevent. | 108 | |
| Count von Bernstorff to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. Requests views of the Government of the United States. | 108 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Reid (telegram). | Feb. 1 | Same subject. If the Chinese Government should conclude a loan hereafter with the four power groups, this Government would be disposed to admit Japan and Russia thereto. | 109 | |
| Mr. Knox to Count von Bernstorff. | Feb. 3 | Same subject. Gives Department’s views as stated in instruction to Mr. Reid of Jan. 24. | 109 | |
| 416 | Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox | Feb. 5 | Registration of property of foreigners in China. Incloses correspondence with the consulate at Foochow regarding the requirements of the revolutionary authorities there in the matter of registering property of foreigners. | 178 |
| Mr. Knox to Baron Hengelmuller. | Feb. 8 | Political affairs. Incloses correspondence with the German Embassy indicating the attitude of the Government of the United States toward China. | 63 | |
| 428 | Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox | Feb. 12 | Same subject. Reports that the international situation is strained, that much jealousy is manifested by the representatives of the six leading powers and that all of the powers are more or less suspicious of the Americans. | 64 |
| 427 | Same to same | Feb. 13 | Same subject. Incloses notes from the Chinese Government advising of the abdication of the Emperor and the institution of a republican form of Government. | 65 |
| Mr. Chang Yin Tang to Mr. Knox. | Feb. 14 | Same subject. Advises of the abdication of the Emperor and the investment of Yuan Shih Kai with full powers to institute a republican form of Government. Chinese diplomatic and consular officers will continue to discharge their duties without interruption. | 66 | |
| Count von Bernstorff to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. Expresses satisfaction that the American policy toward China is in full consonance with the German. | 66 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 15 | Same subject. Reports resignation of Sun and Cabinet. | 66 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 16 | Same subject. Reports election of Yuan Shih Kai as President by the Nanking Assembly. | 66 | |
| 66 | Mr. Bakhméteff to Mr. Knox. | Feb. 17 | Same subject. Reports a statement of Russia’s views of the situation in China. | 67 |
| 436 | Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox | Feb. 20 | Same subject. Reports interview between the Chinese Secretary of the legation and Provisional President Sun Yat Sen in which alleged activity of the Japanese was discussed. | 67 |
| Japanese Embassy to Mr. Wilson. | Feb. 23 | Same subject. The Japanese Government suggests that the principle of joint action be extended to the recognition of the new government. | 68 | |
| Mr. Bryce to Mr. Wilson | Feb. 24 | Same subject. Asks to be informed of the answer made to above Japanese memorandum. | 68 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | do | Loan negotiations. The department considers that any loan to China would be inopportune until a composite provisional government for the whole of China has been firmly established. | 109 | |
| 55 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Wilson | do | Same subject. The British Government has given its consent to a loan of £600,000 to the Nanking Provisional Government upon condition that the loan be approved of the other three powers and that Japan and Russia be invited to participate. | 1 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Herrick (telegram). | Feb. 25 | Political affairs. The British, German, Japanese, and Russian Governments concur with the United States that the policy of nonintervention and of common action is the wisest course for the powers to pursue. | 69 | |
| Mr. Wilson to the Japanese Embassy. | Feb. 27 | Same subject. This Government agrees in principle to the application of concerted action to the recognition of the Republic of China. | 65 | |
| 1430 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bryce | do | Loan negotiations. The Government of the United States is in entire accord with the British Government in this subject. | 111 |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 28 | Same subject. The German Government has expressed its willingness to have Japan and Russia admitted to the financial group. | 111 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bryce | do | Political affairs. Informs him of above memorandum to the Japanese Embassy. | 69 | |
| 446 | Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox | Mar. 1 | Same subject. Reports rioting and looting at Peking. | 70 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | Mar. 2 | Same subject. Quotes text of a joint resolution passed by the House of Representatives congratulating the Chinese people upon the adoption of a republican form of government. This action is not to be confused with recognition of the Republic of China. | 71 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Defense of international settlements. Poating-fu was looted and many houses were burned. Looters started for Peking. Diplomatic corps was requested to save Peking. 1,000 troops will be brought from Tientsin. British, French, German, Japanese, and Russian will participate. Have applied to Admiral for 200 men. | 170 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Mar. 3 | Same subject. The 200 American troops have arrived. Serious mutiny at Tientsin. | 17 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Mar. 3 | Same subject. Reports serious rioting at Peking; a considerable portion of the city was burned; one shell fell in the legation. Hostile forces are approaching Tientsin. | 170 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | Mar. 4 | Same subject. If it becomes necessary, authorizes him to communicate with the Commanding General in the Philippine Islands for additional troops. | 171 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram) | do | Political disturbances. Foreign intervention may become necessary to subdue condition of anarchy. | 71 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Mar. 6 | Defense of international settlements. Reports that he has telegraphed for additional troops. | 171 | |
| 463 | Same to same | Mar. 8 | Political disturbances. Reports further on the rioting and looting. Additional foreign troops were brought to Peking for the protection of the legation quarter. | 72 |
| 100 | Mr. Bakhméteff to Mr. Wilson. | do | Same subject. The Russian Government has assented to the Japanese proposition that recognition of the Republic of China be withheld until adequate guaranties are given for the safeguard of the common interests, but reserves to itself the right to protect its special rights and interests in North Manchuria, Mongolia, and Western China. | 74 |
| 34 | Mr. Chang Yin Tang to Mr. Wilson. | Mar. 9 | Same subject. Advises that Yuan Shih Kai will take the oath of office as Provisional President of the Republic of China. | 74 |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Nanking Assembly authorized Yuan to be inaugurated in Peking. | 75 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Guild (telegram). | Mar. 11 | Loan negotiations. The financial groups of France, Germany, Great Britain, and the United States have agreed to make an advance to the Provisional Government of China and extend an invitation of participation to Japan and Russia. | 111 | |
| Mr. Bryce to Mr. Wilson | Mar. 12 | Same subject. The trench and British Governments are in favor of asking an assurance from Yuan Shih Kai not to negotiate a loan which might conflict with the interests of the large loan which is being negotiated by the four groups. | 112 | |
| Mr. Guild to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Russia expresses, doubt as to the ability of China to preserve law and order as a Republic. | 75 | |
| Same to same | Mar. 13 | Same subject. The Russian Government seems to be acting in good faith with the other powers, but is distrustful of the Provisional Government. | 75 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Mar. 15. | Loan negotiations. Quotes aide memoire from the Russian Foreign Office, giving its views as to future loans to China and Russia’s participation. | 112 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 16 | Same subject. Yuan Shih Kai agreed to the conditions for the advance loan, but on the 14th Tong signed a loan with the Belgian-Russian group for £1,000,000 with an option for a loan of £10,000,000. | 113 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to take the necessary steps to safeguard all legitimate American interests. Reply to his 16th. | 114 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bryce | do | Same subject. Submits a form of an assurance to be given by the Chinese Government. | 114 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 18 | Same subject. Japan has accepted the offer of participation in the loan. | 114 | |
| 16 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bakhméteff. | do | Political affairs. Acknowledges his note of the 8th inst. | 75 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Herrick (telegram). | Mar. 19 | Loan negotiations. Transmits the above telegram. | 115 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to point out to the bad effect of rushing separate negotiations like the reported Belgian loan pending the present negotiations of the four groups. | 115 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Herrick. (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Belgian Minister has been instructed to apply for Belgian participation in the loan. Instructs to ascertain the views of the | 116 | |
| Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 21 | Same subject. The British Government has instructed its minister at Peking to protest against the reported Belgian loan. | 116 | |
| 484 | Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox | do | Same subject. Gives the history of the several advances made to the Chinese Government by the four power groups; incloses correspondence between the groups and President Yuan and the agreements arrived at which were violated by the signing of the Belgian loan, against which action protest will be lodged. | 117 |
| Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Belgian participation. The Belgian Minister in London has been answered in almost the same language used in Department’s proposed reply to the Belgian Minister in Washington. | 121 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 21 | Same subject. The German Minister at Peking has been instructed to protest against the Belgian loan. The German Government is unwilling to further increase the size of the group. | 121 | |
| Mr. Bryce to Mr. Wilson | Mar. 21 | Same subject. The British Government has no objection in principle against the admission of Belgium to the group. The British Minister at Peking has been instructed to protest against the Belgian loan. | 121 | |
| Same to same | Mar. 22 | Same subject. The special rights referred to by Japan are considered as arising out of treaties. The British Foreign Office is prepared to discuss the matter of the loan with Russia. | 122 | |
| 495 | Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox. | Mar. 29 | Same subject. Protest was made to Yuan Shih Kai against the Belgian loan, which, it is understood, is an advance of $5,000,000 of an ultimate loan of $50,000,000. | 122 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to report his opinion as to fiscal agency and proper measures of control of future loans | 123 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 30 | Same subject. Approves in principle plan suggested in Department’s telegram of Mar. 19. | 123 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Calhoun. | do | Registration of property of foreigners in China. Approves his instruction to the consulate at Foochow that property holding by foreigners is regulated by treaty provision in which matter consuls can take no action. | 180 | |
| Mr. Bryce to Mr. Wilson | Apr 2 | Political affairs. The British Government recognizes the right of Russia to take such measures as are deemed necessary to protect her special rights in Manchuria Mongolia, and Western Chinn. | 76 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 4 | Same subject. Asks whether visa of section 6 certificates involves recognition of Provisional Government. | 76 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Calhoun | do | Claims of American citizens against China. Incloses copy of an instruction to the American Consul General at Hankow regarding the manner of treating these claims. | 171 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 5 | Political affairs. Visa of section 6 certificates by American Consuls does not involve formal recognition. | 77 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 8 | Loan negotiations. Quotes aide memoire handed to the American Ambassador at St. Petersburg stating that, reserving its special rights, the Russian Government has designated the Russian-Asiatic Bank as its representative of the Russian financial group. | 124 | |
| 513 | Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox | Apr. 11 | Claims of Americans against China. Reports that the diplomatic corps appointed a commission to formulate a general plan of action concerning claims against China arising out of the recent revolution. | 172 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 27 | Loan negotiations. The Chinese Government is willing to cancel the provisions of the Belgian contract and resume negotiations with the groups. | 124 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | Apr. 29 | Same subject. The American group has been advised by the Department that advance payments to China should not be unduly delayed while conditions of full control of the large reorganization loan are being discussed. | 124 | |
| 531 | Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox | May 2 | Political affairs. Gives an account of the opening of the National Council at Peking and a resume of the President’s address. | 77 |
| Count von Bernstorff to Mr. Wilson. | May 5 | Same subject. The German Government is inclined to accede to the reservations made by Japan and Russia concerning their special interests. Requests views of the Government of the United States. | 78 | |
| Mr Wilson to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | May 6 | Same subject. Asks in what respects the Provisional Government falls short of the requirements of recognition. | 78 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 7 | Same subject. Although the National Council can not be considered representative recognition would strengthen its hold on the country. | 78 | |
| 538 | Same to same | do | Loan negotiations. Incloses further correspondence with Chinese Government concerning the negotiations. | 125 |
| 539 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Reports details and status of the loan negotiations. | 126 |
| Mr. Wilson to Count von Bernstorff. | May 9 | Political affairs. The positions of the Government of Germany and the United States are quite in harmony with the reservations made by the Japanese and Russian Governments concerning Mongolia and Manchuria. | 79 | |
| 250 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Calhoun | May 13 | Claims against China. Approves common plan of procedure proposed by the diplomatic corps in regard to claims against China. | 173 |
| Memorandum | May 16 | Political affairs. Conversation between the Acting Secretary of State and the Japanese Ambassador in regard to Japanese reservations concerning eastern Inner Mongolia | 79 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Loan negotiations. An advance of 3,000,000 taels will be made to the Chinese Government on the 17th inst. | 128 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Reid (telegram). | May 17 | Same subject. It is reported that there has been a failure to reach an agreement with Japan and Russia concerning participation in the loan. Instructs to ascertain the difficulty and attitude of the British Foreign Office. | 128 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 18 | Same subject. The Government of the United States, favoring the principle of broad internationalization of loans to China, is in favor of admitting Austria and Italy and giving a subsidiary interest to other powers. | 129 | |
| Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 20 | Same subject. Reports causes which led to the suspension of the London conference. | 130 | |
| 551 | Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox | May 21 | Same subject. Reports satisfactory progress in the negotiations with respect to certain advances of funds to the Provisional Government and incloses draft of the regulations for the supervision of the expenditures. | 130 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Herrick (telegram). | May 24 | Same subject. Quotes statement of the Department to the American group of the 22d inst., reiterating its attitude expressed May 17. | 133 | |
| Mr. Chang Yin-Tang to Mr. Knox. | May 25 | Same subject. The negotiation between the four-power group and the Chinese Government has reached a critical stage. Requests good offices to the end that the negotiation may reach a satisfactory conclusion. | 133 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Herrick (telegram). | May 27 | Same subject. Asks whether he has anything to report on the subject. | 134 | |
| Mr. Chang Yin-Tang to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. States difficulties encountered in the negotiations due to the insistence of the four-power group upon terms which have no bearing upon the question of security and mode of repayment. | 134 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Chang Yin-Tang. | May 29 | Same subject. The Department has exerted its good offices to induce the interested bankers to advance, on terms mutually acceptable, the sums needed by the Chinese Government. | 135 | |
| May 31 | Opium conference. President’s message transmitting a communication of the Secretary of State covering the report of the American delegation to the conference. | 204 | ||
| Mr. Herrick to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 3 | Loan negotiations. Quotes memorandum of the French Government concerning the participation of other governments in the loan and the matter of guaranties and control of expenditures. | 135 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 6 | Same subject. The German Government is in accord with the views expressed by the Department. | 136 | |
| Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 10 | Same subject. The British Government will admit the special rights of Russia and Japan in Manchuria and Mongolia, affirming at the same time the principle of the open door. | 136 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Reid (telegram). | do | Same subject. The insistence of the Japanese and Russian financial agents upon recognition in the bankers’ agreement of political rights of Japan and Russia in Mongolia and Manchuria may disrupt the loan negotiations. These political questions should be the subject of an understanding between the Governments concerned. | 80 | |
| Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Political affairs. The British Government, in admitting special rights of Japan and Russia in Mongolia and Manchuria, will affirm the principle of the open door. | 80 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 11 | Loan negotiations. Sir Edward Grey thinks it would be a mistake to move about the question of Manchuria before hearing from Japan and Russia. | 137 | |
| Mr. Herrick to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 13 | Same subject. Quotes conditions under which the Japanese are ready to sign the six-group agreement. | 137 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 14 | Same subject. The groups will telegraph to Russia that Japan’s proposal will be accepted and she will be admitted to the loan. Definite answer must be received from Russia by the 18th. | 137 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Minister of Finance has served demand on the bankers to answer by June 15 whether or not they will advance 19,000,000 taels more during June. | 137 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | do | Same subject, impress upon the Chinese Government that any hasty action would not be justified by a few days’ delay in the next preliminary advance. | 138 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 15 | Same subject. The President appears unyielding. He states that he must have 6,000,000 taels before Wednesday. It is rumored that Russia has arranged a loan of £10,000,000. | 138 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Herrick (telegram). | do | Same subject. If the other Governments concerned accept the proposed agreement this Government also approves. | 138 | |
| Mr. Chang Yin-Tang to Mr. Knox. | June 16 | Same subject. Copy of a telegram from the Chinese Cabinet and Board of Finance, stating reasons why an advance of 6,000,000 taels is needed before the 19th inst. and directing him to request the good offices of the Department to urge the bankers to make the advance. | 139 | |
| do | Same subject. Memorandum of conversation between the Chinese Minister and the Secretary of State, in which the Minister was told that the Department had done everything possible to obtain the advance. | 139 | ||
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 17 | Political affairs. The German Government is of opinion that only such special rights of Japan and Russia can be recognized as have been acquired by treaty or convention. | 80 | |
| Mr. Herrick to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 18 | Loan negotiations. Quotes agreement signed by the Russian group with the other groups and has approved declaration suggested by the Japanese group. | 140 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The bankers advanced another 3,000,000 taels to-day. | 140 | |
| Mr. Herrick to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 19 | Same subject. The Russian Government will approve the agreement signed by the Russian group under certain reservations. | 140 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Herrick (telegram). | June 20 | Same subject. Approves telegram of the 19th. | 141 | |
| Mr. Herrick to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The commission has agreed and adjourned. | 141 | |
| do | Same subject. Draft of telegram of the Interbank London conference giving agreements reached and conditions imposed by the conference. | 141 | ||
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox | June 24 | Same subject. The plan submitted by the London Conference was rejected by the Chinese Government. | 142 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reid (telegram). | June 26 | Same subject. Instructs to ascertain the attitude of the Foreign Office toward the negotiations. | 142 | |
| Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 27 | Same subject. Reports attitude of the British Foreign Office toward the large advances now being made to China. | 142 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 29 | Same subject. The German Government will support no further advances unless China accepts the conditions of control. | 143 | |
| Mr. Innes to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 30 | Same subject. The British Minister at Peking has been instructed to inform the Chinese Government that the powers would not approve of any loan by their nationals except on conditions stipulated by the groups. | 143 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 1 | Same subject. The Chinese Government has reduced the amount of the proposed loan to £10,000,000, expecting relaxation of supervision, but this will not be granted. | 143 | |
| 588 | Same to same | July 2 | Same subject. The Chinese will not submit to the terms imposed by the bankers, and a break must soon occur between the banking groups and the Chinese Government. There is violent and widespread opposition against the supervision of expenditures. | 144 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Department concurs with the British Government in its view that loans should not be made to China without adequate provisions for supervision of expenditures. | 145 | |
| Mr. MacVeagh to Speaker Clark. | do | Opium Conference. Transmits a letter of the Secretary of State, submitting an estimate of appropriation of $25,000 in connection with the international effort to eradicate the opium evil. | 222 | |
| Mr. Innes to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 7 | Loan negotiations. The French and British Ministers at Peking have been instructed that the best means of obtaining consent of China to conditions imposed is to suspend any advance. | 145 | |
| Mr. Lou Tseng Tsiang to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 7 | Political affairs. Announces his appointment as President of the Council of Ministers and expresses hope of early recognition of the Republic. | 81 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | July 9 | Same subject. Instructs to convey personal felicitations to Mr. Lou. | 81 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Loan negotiations, upon being informed by the six ministers of the instructions received from their Governments the Chinese Premier and Minister of Finance replied that acceptance of the conditions was impossible. | 145 | |
| Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 12 | Same subject. The Minister for Foreign Affairs does not wish to insist on a plan too onerous for China, and thinks that by imposing proper safeguards on independent loans China may be helped to preserve order. | 145 | |
| Mr. Chang Yin Tang to Mr. Knox. | July 15 | Same subject. Transmits a statement from his Government to the effect that it would be mutually advantageous for the foreign Governments to withhold their support from the syndicate in its attempt to establish a monopoly. | 146 | |
| 598 | Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. Reports that the Chinese Government failed to accept the conditions imposed by the six powers. | 146 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Herrick (telegram). | July 18 | Same subject. It is the opinion of the Department that the interests of the lenders and of China would be best served by the several Governments standing firmly by the representations made on July 9, but China should be at liberty to make other arrangements to meet its requirements. | 147 | |
| Circular (telegram) | July 20 | Political affairs. Recognition of the Republic of China. Instructs to ascertain whether the powers are now willing to grant recognition. | 81 | |
| 603 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Knox | do | Adoption of a national flag. Incloses copies of notes from the Foreign Office quoting an Executive order and inclosing designs of the flag. | 181 |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 22 | Political affairs. Recognition. The Japanese Foreign Office is giving matter consideration. | 82 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Loan negotiations. Reports that China borrowed 3,000,000 taels from the German firm of Diederichsen & Co. | 147 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 23 | Same subject. The Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs considers complete control imperative in the interests of China as well as the world, and expressed hope that the Government of the United States would remain firm. | 148 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Political affairs. Recognition. The German Foreign Office does not believe this is an opportune time for recognition. | 82 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 24 | Loan negotiations. The Chinese Government has asked the Baldwin Locomotive Works for a loan of £300,000, it being understood that China will buy locomotives to that amount. The local agent desires to know the attitude of bur Government. | 148 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | July 25 | Same subject. This Government adheres to the position stated in instruction of July 2. The company must use its own discretion. | 148 | |
| Mr. Herrick to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Recognition. The French Foreign Office desires to consult other powers before replying. | 82 | |
| Mr. Guild to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 26 | Same subject. Recognition. The Russian Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs promised an early reply. | 82 | |
| Mr. Grew to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 27 | Same subject. Recognition. The Austro-Hungarian Government does not feel that the time for the recognition of the republic has arrived | 83 | |
| Mr. Herrick to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 31 | Same subject. Recognition. The French Government can not consider the question at this time. | 83 | |
| Mr. Guild to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Aug. 3 | Same subject. Recognition. The Russian Government thinks it would be prudent to withhold recognition until the Government of the Republic of china has been definitely established | 83 | |
| 612 | Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox | do | Same subject. Recognition. Reports interviews with several colleagues on this subject. All of them seemed to think the time inopportune. | 84 |
| Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Aug. 6 | Same subject. Recognition. The British Foreign Office will reply shortly. | 85 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 10 | Same subject. Recognition. The British Government does not believe that recognition would add to the stability of the present administration. | 85 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Aug. 10 | Loan negotiations. It is the opinion of the six ministers that if China notifies any of them of a loan made by one of his nationals, he can take no action because the loan is not based upon the conditions approved by his Government. | 149 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | do | Same subject. Department approves, provided the other ministers receive similar instructions. | 149 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Aug. 15 | Political affairs. Recognition. The Japanese Government does not consider the existing Government organized in sufficient conformity with the requirements of international law to merit recognition | 85 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Aug. 31 | Same subject. Recognition. The British Minister has presented a memorandum to the Chinese Government stating that the British Government can not recognize the Republic of China until the latter Government ceases to interfere in affairs in Tibet. | 86 | |
| M. de la Rocca to Mr. Knox | Sept. 4 | Loan negotiations. Advises that the Chinese Government has granted a concession to a German firm providing an advance of 8,000,000 marks to that Government, and that his Government has lodged protest with the German Government for this breach of the financial agreement. Asks support of the American Government. | 149 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | Sept. 11 | Same subject. Advises him of the above and instructs that he may cooperate with his colleagues if they are instructed in the same sense by informing the German Government that this Government adheres to the bankers telegram of May 15–June 20. | 150 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Chinese Government is reported to have signed an agreement for a loan of £ 10,000,000 with British banks. | 150 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reid (telegram). | do | Same subject. Advises him of above telegram and expresses hope that the British Government will deter its nationals from making loans to China inconsistent with the policy as to which both Governments are in accord. | 151 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Herrick (telegram). | Sept. 17 | Same subject. Any suggestion the Chinese Government may see fit to make, and which would include adequate and reasonable terms of supervision, would be carefully and sympathetically considered. | 151 | |
| Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Sept. 19 | Same subject. The Foreign Office remains firm in its intention to discourage as far as possible the new British loan. | 152 | |
| 283 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Calhoun. | Sept. 20 | Political affairs. Recognition. It is the Department’s opinion that it would be more in accordance with established precedents to defer recognition until the present Provisional Government is replaced by a permanent one with constitutional authority. | 86 |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Sept. 25 | Loan negotiations. The new London syndicate paid an advance of £500,000 of the proposed loan of £10,000,000 to the Chinese Government, if the loan is floated it will absorb all possible revenue securities and the sextuple group will have no excuse for its continuance. | 152 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | Sept. 26 | Same subject. The Department attaches the highest importance to the broad principle of international cooperation and concerted action. The legation will use every effort to combat anything tending to jeopardize a policy so clearly set forth in previous instructions | 152 | |
| Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The British request for the cancellation of the new loan has positively been refused by Yuan Shih Kai. | 153 | |
| Mi. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Sept. 27 | Same subject. Canton reports that a Los Angeles firm has concluded a loan for $5,000,000 with the Government of the Province. The Assembly has approved. | 153 | |
| 192 | Mr. Innes to Mr. Knox | Sept. 28 | Same subject. Owing to the unbending attitude of the groups, whose conditions China declares it can not accept, the Chinese Government has broken off the negotiations. The British Government is of the opinion that a last effort should be made to arrange terms under relaxed conditions. | 153 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bryce | Oct. 4 | Same subject. States at length the attitude of the Government of the United States toward the loan negotiations. | 154 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 5 | Same subject. A Belgian company signed a new contract to build a railway in Kansuh, when the contract is ratified the company will pay China 5,000,000 taels. | 157 | |
| 645 | Same to same | Oct. 22 | Same subject. The Chinese are now hostile to and have broken off negotiations with the sextuple group, and the probabilities are that if the deadlock continues, if other concessions like the Belgian are granted and if other loans like the London are made, a dissolution of the groups will result. | 157 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | Oct. 30 | Same subject. The Japanese Government has suggested that the representatives of the groups should consult with their ministers to determine what terms are absolutely necessary and practicable for the reorganization loan; this has the approval of the British Government and the British and American groups. | 159 | |
| 217 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox | Nov. 2 | Same subject. Advises that the powers have concurred in the Japanese proposal and the British, French, and Russian ministers and the groups have been instructed accordingly. | 159 |
| Mr. MacVeagh to Speaker Clark. | Dec. 2 | Opium Conference. Transmits letter of the Secretary of State submitting an estimate of appropriation of $25,000 to enable this Government to continue its efforts to mitigate the opium, morphine, and other allied drug evils. | 224 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | Dec. 24 | Indemnity payments. The Chinese Government has requested the postponement for one year of settlement of indemnity payments due from November, 1911, to December, 1912. If the ministers of other powers receive similar instructions this Government is disposed to grant the request. | 159 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Dec. 28 | Same subject. The German, Japanese, and American Ministers are authorized to consent to the postponement; the French conditionally; the Russian refuses; and the British Minister has no instructions. | 160 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 30 | Same subject. The German and Dutch Ministers suggest that consent to extension be given if majority of ministers agree. | 160 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | Dec. 31 | Same subject. If a majority of the ministers consent to the extension, it is unlikely that this Government will demand immediate payment. | 160 |
COLOMBIA.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 37 | Mr. Du Bois to Mr. Knox | 1912. Apr. 20 | Claim of Gonzalo Ramos Ruiz v. The United States. Recommends payment of claim. | 225 |
| 81 | Mr. Harrison to Mr. Knox | July 31 | Message of the president. Transmits copies of Presidential message to Congress. | 225 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Du Bois (telegram). | Aug. 28 | Claim of Gonzalo Ramos Ruiz v. The United States. Instructs him to draw on Secretary of State in settlement of Ruiz claim. | 226 |
COSTA RICA.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Calvo to Mr. Wilson | 1912. Feb. 14 | Visit of the Secretary of State to Costa Rica. Assures him that he will be welcomed by the Government and people of Costa Rica. | 229 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Langhorne. | Feb. 24 | Same subject. Informs him of the purpose of Mr. Knox’s visit. | 230 | |
| Mr. Langhorne to Mr. Wilson | Feb. 26 | Same subject. States Costa Rican Government has made elaborate preparation for reception of Mr. Knox. | 230 | |
| Same to same | Mar. 7 | Same subject. Makes general report of Mr. Knox’s visit and incloses clippings, giving the speech of President Jimenez, together with the reply of Mr. Knox. | 231M | |
| May 1 | Message of President. Extract | 227 | ||
| President Jiménez to President Taft. | May 20 | Visit of the Secretary of State to Costa Rica. Expresses Costa Rica’s appreciation of Mr. Knox’s visit. | 234 | |
| June 6 | Naturalization Convention between the United States and Costa Rica. Text. | 227 | ||
| President Taft to President Jiménez. | July 10 | Visit of the Secretary of State to Costa Rica. Assures him the Government and people of the United States appreciate the friendly spirit shown toward the United States by the cordial reception of Mr. Knox. | 235 |
CUBA
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 941 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Knox | 1911. June 19 | Raising of the wreck of the U. S. S. Maine. In view of the progress made in the work the President of Cuba has issued an order prescribing honors to be paid to the remains of American sailors. | 304 |
| 347 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Jackson | June 27 | Same subject. Instructs to convey to the Government of Cuba the thanks of this Government for the demonstration of its sympathy. | 304 |
| 1184 | Mr. Gibson to Mr. Knox | Nov. 10 | Agitation of Cuban veterans. Reports that various associations of veterans of the wars for independence are carrying on a systematic campaign to force the national and local authorities to dismiss from the public service all “guerrilleros,” Cubans who bore arms for the Spanish cause. | 236 |
| 1188 | Same to same | Nov. 13 | Same subject: Reports that a bill was introduced in the Senate to amend the civil-service law so as to exclude from public office all persons who fought against Cuban independence. | 237 |
| 1198 | Same to same | Nov. 16 | Same subject. President Gómez and the leaders of the veterans’ associations have agreed to refer the matter to a commission of arbitration. | 2 |
| 1207 | Same to same | Nov. 21 | Same subject. The Government has complied with the original demands of the veterans by an agreement to suspend all “guerrilleros” who are protected by the civil-service law until they can be dismissed by an amended law. | 237 |
| 1225 | Same to same | Dec. 1 | Same subject. The bill passed by the Senate to amend the civil-service law is meeting opposition in the House and the situation is becoming more serious. | 238 |
| 1233 | Same to same | Dec. 4 | Same subject. A bill has been introduced in the repeal in its entirely the civil-service law. | 238 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 8 | Same subject. The veterans now demand the dismissal of “traitors” from the judiciary and elective offices as well as from the civil service. | 239 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 14 | Same subject. The bill to suspend the civil-service law has been passed by both Houses. | 239 | |
| 1255 | Same to same | Dec. 16 | Same subject. The suspension act as amended and sanctioned by the President not only affects the civil service but the judiciary and military as well. States regulations prescribed to execute the law. | 239 |
| Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox (telegram). | 1912. Jan. 11 | Same subject. The House passed a resolution accusing officers of the Army and Rural Guard of pernicious activity. The newspapers regard the situation as critical. | 240 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 15 | Same subject. The President issued a decree forbidding officers of the Army and Rural Guard to participate in politics and to attend meetings of Veterans’ associations whose leaders are making threatening speeches. | 240 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | Jan. 16 | Same subject. Instructs him to inform the President of Cuba that the President of the United States looks to the President and Government of Cuba to prevent a threatened situation which would compel the Government of the United States to consider what measures it must take in pursuance of its relations to Cuba. | 240 | |
| Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Jan. 17 | Same subject. The President desires to be informed whether the Department means that the new civil-service law amendments must be immediately repealed. | 241 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | do | Same subject. The retroactive measures were not contemplated in Department’s telegram of the 16th instant, and the paragraph is too clear to require any interpretation. | 241 | |
| Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox | Jan. 20 | Same subject. Incloses an agreement arrived at between the President and the Association of Veterans which, it is believed, will settle the trouble. | 241 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 23 | Enlargement of the United States Naval Station at Guantanamo. The matter is now before the Senate and it is expected that the act will be signed in a few days. | 293 | |
| 71 | Same to same | Jan. 26 | Negro uprising. Reports that Evaristo Estenoz, the leader of the “Independent Colored Party” of Cuba, called at the Legation and stated that it was the intention of the party to send a delegation to Washington to lay their grievances before President Taft. | 242 |
| 86 | Same to same | Jan. 30 | Arbitration of Cuban insurrectionary claims. Reports that the question is apparently receiving serious attention from the Cuban Government. | 273 |
| 90 | Same to same | Jan. 30 | Same subject. Reports that he has been approached by the British, French, and German Ministers with the request that he support them in their request for arbitration. | 277 |
| 95 | Same to same | Feb. 2 | Naval station at Guantánamo. Incloses a copy of his note to the Foreign Office urging a definite and final decision. | 293 |
| 101 | Same to same | Feb. 7 | Same subject. Incloses a copy of a draft convention submitted by the Secretary of State of Cuba. | 294 |
| Mr. Stimson to Mr. Knox | Feb. 10 | Raising of the U. S. S. Maine. Requests to inform the President of Cuba that one of the turrets of the Maine will be delivered to Cuba for memorial purposes. | 305 | |
| 104 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox | Feb. 12 | Arbitration of Cuban claims. Incloses extended correspondence with the Cuban Secretary of State on the question whether Cuba should accede to the demand of the three powers for arbitration. | 277 |
| Mr. Rivero to Mr. Knox | Feb. 15 | Visit of Secretary of State Knox to Cuba. Acknowledges receipt of announcement of, and gives assurance that the Secretary will receive a cordial Welcome. | 297 | |
| 31 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Beaupré. | Feb. 17 | Raising of the U. S. S. Maine. Instructs to convey the above information to the Government of Cuba. | 305 |
| 122 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox | Feb. 19 | Negro uprising. A committee headed by Evaristo Estenoz, of the Independent Colored Party, called on the President to induce him to use his influence for the repeal of the Morua law, which forbids the organization of negroes into a political party. The request was refused. | 243 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Beaupré. | Feb. 22 | Raising of the U. S. S. Maine. Advises him of the ceremonies to be held in connection with the removal of the Maine from the harbor of Habana and its sinking in deep water outside of the harbor. | 306 | |
| Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 26 | Same subject. Program of the exercises in Habana. | 306 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | do | Same subject. General Bixby, Chief of Engineers, will officially receive the remains of the Maine. | 307 | |
| 132 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox | Feb. 27 | Negro uprising. Estenoz is a troublesome negro agitator, and may in the present unsettled political situation be capable of precipitating trouble of a serious nature. | 243 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | Mar. 2 | Raising of the U. S. S. Maine. The Navy Department would prefer to receive the remains taken from the Maine on the wharf in Habana. | 307 | |
| 138 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox | Mar. 5 | Arbitration of Cuban claims. Incloses a copy of a personal note with inclosure, informing him of the more recent developments of the negotiations with the representatives of the three powers. | 281 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | Mar. 9 | Visit of Secretary Knox to Cuba. Gives personnel of the Secretary’s party. | 297 | |
| Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 11 | Raising of the U. S. S. Maine. The arrangements for the reception of the remains will be modified as requested. | 307 | |
| 165 | Same to same | Mar. 20 | Same subject. Incloses newspaper comment concerning the wreck of the Maine and the honors to the victims. | 308 |
| 173 | Same to same | Mar. 23 | Negro uprising. Incloses a copy of a telegram received from the Independent Colored Party, protesting against the action of the Cuban Government in breaking up a meeting cruces. | 244 |
| 182 | Same to same | Mar. 27 | Raising of the U. S. S. Maine. Incloses copy of a note from the Secretary of State of Cuba, expressing gratitude for the presentation of one of the turrets of the Maine. | 308 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 2 | Same subject. Quotes the part of the President’s message to Congress relating to the Maine. | 308 | |
| 60 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Beaupré | Apr. 6 | Arbitration of Cuban claims. Incloses a letter from President Taft stating that the statement of the Secretary of State of Cuba as to his conversation with President Taft is correct. | 283 |
| 209 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox | Apr. 17 | Visit of Secretary Knox to Cuba. Reports on the visit, inclosing copies of the addresses made. | 298 |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 4 | Negro uprising. Reports that a strike was inaugurated by the stevedores of Habana. | 244 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 20 | Same subject. Reports the arrest of a number of negroes in Santiago, Santa Clara, and Pinar del Rio for an alleged revolutionary plot. Estenoz, with a number of other suspects, have disappeared. | 245 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 21 | Same subject. Reports conflicts between rural guards and small bands of negroes at various points. Government sending out troops. | 245 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 23 | Same subject. President fears he will not be able to station on all foreign properties sufficient forces to guarantee absolute protection. | 245 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | May 23 | Same subject. In order to accord protection to American interests in the vicinity of the naval station at Guantanamo several American vessels with marines will be sent to that station. | 245 | |
| Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 24 | Same subject. No agreement in stevedore strike, and there is strong probability of a general strike in Habana and other cities. Suggests advisability of having naval vessels and a force of marines in readiness in event of trouble. | 246 | |
| 268 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Gives a resume of the situation | 246 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | May 25 | Same subject. The U. S. S. Nebraska will arrive at Habana on the 26th, and a gunboat will be sent to Nipe Bay. Instructs to inform the Cuban Government that in the event of inability or failure of that Government to protect American interests this Government will land forces to accord the necessary protection. | 248 | |
| President Gómez to President Taft (telegram). | May 26 | Same subject. Recounts the measures taken by the Cuban Government to suppress the disorders and protests against the measures contemplated by the Government of the United States. | 248 | |
| President Taft to President Gómez (telegram). | May 27 | Same subject. Expresses gratification to learn of the energetic measures taken by the Government of Cuba to suppress the disturbances. This Government took the precautionary measures to protect American interests and to give moral support to the Cuban Government. It is not an intervention. | 249 | |
| President Gómez to President Taft (telegram). | do | Same subject. States that he is gratified to learn that the Government of the United States will morally support the Government of Cuba without landing marines on Cuban territory unless both | 249 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | May 28 | Same subject. Americans in Oriente have applied to this Government for protection. Instructs to make representations to the Cuban Government and to reserve rights of reclamation for damages. | 250 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 29 | Same subject. Instructs to explain to President Gómez that this Government does not undertake to consult the Cuban Government if a crisis arises requiring the temporary landing of forces in Cuba on the broad principle of international practice. | 250 | |
| Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Incloses a copy of an order from Estenoz to his lieutenants directing them to destroy property of Americans if the Morúa law is not repealed by June 1, and thereafter to kill white men irrespective of nationality. | 250 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. President Gómez recognizes our rights under the conditions named. | 251 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 30 | Same subject. Strong representations were made for the protection of the Spanish-American Iron Co. and promises were given that protection will be accorded. | 251 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | June 1 | Same subject. Quotes instruction sent to American consuls in Cuba concerning protection of American interests | 251 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Instructs to direct American consular officers to report to the Legation and the Department twice a week movement of Cuban and revolutionary forces in their districts; also instructs to endeavor to have Cuban guards placed on American properties. | 252 | |
| Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports persistent rumors of a concerted negro uprising in Habana. President Gómez states that he has no knowledge of such plan and that he has ample forces to put down any movement | 252 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 2 | Same subject. From apparently reliable information it is evident that negroes have bought large quantities of arms and many negroes have left the city. | 252 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 3 | Same subject. Reports that La Maya, a town of 4,000 inhabitants, was completely destroyed by insurgents. The town was defended by seven rurales. | 253 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. In a message to Congress the President asked for authority to suspend constitutional guaranties. | 253 | |
| 285 | Same to same | June 4 | Same subject. Reports at length on the situation | 253 |
| Same to same (telegram.) | June 5 | Same subject. The Cuban Government thoroughly understands that the Government of the United States reserves the right to land troops in Cuba; All possible facilities and cooperation will be extended to them. Asks that any rebels captured by American troops be delivered to Cuban officials. | 253 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 5 | Same subject. The President was authorized to suspend constitutional guaranties in Oriente Province. | 254 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | do | Same subject. Owing to the failure of Cuba to afford adequate protection to American interests Marines have been landed at Guantanamo. Instructs to impress upon the President that a continued failure on the part of his Government to protect life and property will lead to intervention by the United States. | 254 | |
| 287 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox | June 6 | Same subject. Makes observations, on the serious condition in Cuba, especially in Oriente Province. | 255 |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 7 | Same subject. The President issued a manifesto calling for volunteers “to combat the present movement against civilization.” | 256 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. The Speaker of the House of Representatives left to-day for Washington. He is reported to have gone there for the purpose of obtaining additional assistance in protecting property. | 257 | |
| Mr. Sanguily to Mr. Beaupré | June 8 | Same subject. Reviews the endeavors of the Government of Cuba to suppress the insurrection and intimates that the intervention which has been initiated and is being prepared by the Government of the United States is in no sense justified. | 257 | |
| Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 9 | Same subject. Disorders in Habana have assumed character of race war. Great apprehension is felt. Recommends the sending of a war vessel. | 260 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | do | Same subject. Two war vessels will be ordered to Habana immediately. | 260 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 10 | Same subject. Mr. Ferrara called at the Department and stated that the reports to this Government as to the situation in Cuba had been greatly exaggerated. Minister Rivero urges the recall of the war vessels from Habana. | 260 | |
| Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. States that he is convinced that there is no reason for the withdrawal of the war vessels | 261 | |
| 291 | Same to same | June 11 | Same subject. Full report on the disorder in Habana. | 261 |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 12 | Same subject. The American Consul at Santiago telegraphs that the Government has issued an order offering amnesty to the insurgents who surrender before June 22. | 263 | |
| Mr. Ferrara to Mr. Knox | June 13 | Same subject. Suggests that the American Minister in Cuba issue declarations defining the attitude of the Government of the United States toward Cuba, which declarations would greatly tend to allay the unrest there. | 263 | |
| Mr. Innes to Mr. Knox | do | Same subject. Requests protection of British subjects by American forces in the disturbed area in Cuba. | 264 | |
| Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject, wholesale arrests of negroes in Habana continue. Although the Government maintains that the rest of the country is quiet, negroes are conspiring in various parts without interference from the authorities. | 264 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. The Cuban Secretary of State has given to the press a telegram from Ferrara saying “ships ordered withdrawn.” | 265 | |
| 48 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Rivero | do | Same subject. Replies to his request for the withdrawal of the American warships from Habana that, in view of the information before it, the Government of the United States does not feel justified in changing its naval dispositions. | 265 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Beaupré (telegram) | June 14 | Same subject. Instructs to give publicity to quoted statement defining the attitude of the Government of the United States toward Cuba. | 265 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Instructs to bring to the attention of the Foreign Office the request for protection of the Esperanza San Miguel Sugar Mills, a Spanish firm. | 266 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Ferrara | June 15 | Same subject. Incloses a copy of the telegram to Mr. Beaupré of June 14. | 266 | |
| 1540 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Innes | June 20 | Same subject. Informs him that his request for protection of British subjects in Cuba has been communicated to the Secretary of the Navy. | 266 |
| 102 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Beaupré | June 24 | Arbitration of Cuban claims. Incloses a memorandum of a conversation between the Secretary of State and the French Ambassador on this subject. | 284 |
| Mr. Holaday to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 28 | Negro uprising. Reports that the rebel leader Estenoz was killed in battle at Micara. | 267 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | June 29 | Same subject. Advises him that the large war vessels have been ordered north from Habana and Guantánamo. | 267 | |
| 319 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox | July 1 | Arbitration of Cuban claims. Incloses a copy of his note to the Foreign Office, transmitting substance of Department’s memorandum of June 24, 1912. | 285 |
| 323 | Same to same | July 2 | Negro uprising. Reports that the situation has improved to a marked degree. | 276 |
| 327 | Same to same | July 5 | Zapata swamp concession. Reports that a concession for the reclamation of the Ciénaga de Zapata has been granted, which seems to require that an emphatic protest be made by the Government of the United States. | 309 |
| 355 | Same to same | July 12 | Arbitration of Cuban claims. Incloses a copy of a note from the Cuban Secretary of State replying to his note based upon Department’s memorandum of June 94. | 286 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | July 17 | Zapata swamp concession. Instructs to inform the Government of Cuba that the Government of the United States is impelled to express its emphatic disapproval of the concession. | 311 | |
| 343 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox | July 18 | Same subject. Incloses copy of his note to the President based on above telegram. | 311 |
| Same to same (telegram) | July 19 | Same subject. Incloses long note from President Gómez replying to his note based on Department’s telegram of the 17th inst. | 311 | |
| Same to same | July 20 | Same subject. Takes exception to the statement in President Gómez’s note that frequent “contradictory advice” is sent through the Legation. | 313 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to inform President Gómez that this Government, pending the announcement of its determination and purpose, is making full reservations in the premises. | 313 | |
| 346 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox | July 22 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with President Gómez. | 313 |
| 149 | Mr. Innes to Mr. Knox | do | Negro uprising. Offers thanks for protection accorded to British interests in Cuba. | 268 |
| 359 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox | July 25 | Zapata swamp concession. Reports that a bill was introduced in the Senate with a view to preventing further granting of State lands and other common property. States provisions of the bill. | 314 |
| 123 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Gibson | Aug. 15 | Same subject, instructs to transmit to President Gómez the reply of the United States to the contentions of the Cuban Government. | 314 |
| 390 | Mr. Gibson to Mr. Knox | Aug. 21 | Same subject. Reports that he has addressed a note to President Gómez in the language desired by the Department. | 316 |
| 401 | Same to same | Aug. 27 | Same subject. Incloses anote from President Gómez acceding to the interpretations of the American Government, and stating that the objectionable concession has been repealed. | 316 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 27 | Assault upon the American Charge d’Affaires. Reports that he was assaulted while entering a hotel by a reporter of La Prensa, who was immediately arrested. | 268 | |
| 57 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Rivero | Aug. 28 | Same subject. The Department expects the Cuban Government to take prompt and energetic measures adequately to punish the offender. | 268 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Gibson (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Department has requested the Cuban Legation to take prompt measures to punish the offender. | 269 | |
| 402 | Mr. Gibson to Mr. Knox | Aug. 29 | Same subject. Gives full account of the affair and reports upon the apparent indifference of the Cuban authorities. Requests authority for himself and the Second Secretary of Legation to testify in the case. | 269 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Gibson (telegram). | Aug. 30 | Same subject. The Department has impressed upon the Cuban Minister that this Government expects Cuba to realize its duties and promptly and adequately deal with the situation. | 272 | |
| 37 | Mr. Rivero to Mr. Wilson | Aug. 31 | Same subject. Expresses regret at the occurrence and confidence that the courts of Cuba will deal with the offender to the full extent of the law. | 272 |
| Mr. Gibson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Sept. 1 | Same subject. Reports that the President of Cuba has sent a telegram to President Taft which utterly fails to cover the needs of the case. | 273 | |
| Mr. Rivero to Mr. Knox | Sept. 2 | Same subject. Incloses copy of a telegram from President Gómez to President Taft expressing regret. | 273 | |
| Mr. Gibson to Mr. (telegram). | sept. 3 | same subject The Cuban secretary of state has created a general feeling of apprehension by stating that the situation was very serious. | 274 | |
| President Taft to President Gómez. | Sept. 4 | Same subject. Acknowledges telegram of President Gómez expressing condemnation of the assault and of the vicious attacks by the press upon the American Legation. Expresses regret that the assurances of redress did not come before it became necessary to make representations to the Cuban Government. | 275 | |
| Mr. Gibson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Sept. 6 | Same subject. The newspapers have been asked by the Cuban Secretary of State to cease their campaign of abuse and the better class of papers are becoming more friendly. | 275 | |
| 138 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Gibson | Sept. 16 | Arbitration of Cuban claims. Instructs him to advise the Cuban Foreign Office that it is the conviction of this Government that the fundamental question as to the insurrectionary claims should be submitted to arbitration. | 288 |
| 434 | Mr. Gibson to Mr. Knox | Sept. 20 | Zapata swamp concession. Incloses copy of a letter from Isaac K. Champion, an American contractor who is interested in the company which seeks the concession. The company is willing to waive all forestry rights and make the grant more specific. | 317 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 23 | Assault upon the American Chargé d’Affaires. Requests authority to reply to written interrogatories from the Audiencia. | 276 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Gibson (telegram). | Sept. 25 | Same subject. Authority granted | 276 | |
| 442 | Mr. Gibson to Mr. Knox | Sept. 26 | Arbitration of Cuban claims. The Cuban Secretary of State gives his reasons why Cuba could not at present arrange the question for arbitration. | 288 |
| 450 | Same to same | Oct. 1 | Zapata swamp concession. Incloses various communications favoring the granting of the concession. | 318 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 8 | Assault upon the American Chargé d’Affaires. Reports that Maza was sentenced to two years and six months imprisonment. | 276 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Gibson (telegram). | Oct. 12 | Same subject. Mr. Gibson will not be transferred to Brussels, as had been intended, but will remain in Habana. | 276 | |
| 153 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Beaupré. | Oct. 21 | Arbitration of Cuban claims. Instructs to advise the Cuban Secretary of State that it would be unwise to make public the expression of this Government on this subject at this time. | 290 |
| 477 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox. | Oct. 23 | Naval station at Guantanamo. Incloses final text of the proposed convention. | 294 |
| 306 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Rodgers | Oct. 24 | Zapata swamp concession. Instructs to make a thorough investigation of the various issues involved in this matter. | 318 |
| 159 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Beaupré. | Oct. 28 | Same subject. Informs him that the American Consul General at Habana has been instructed to make an investigation of the case and to report to the Department. | 319 |
| 665 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Knox | Oct. 30 | Same subject. It will probably be necessary for him to go to the Zapata swamp region or the swamp itself, which implies time, as the district is practically inaccessible except during the dry season. | 320 |
| 666 | Same to same | Nov. 2 | Same subject. Expects to leave for the swamp, in company with Mr. Champion, in the near future. | 320 |
| 169 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Beaupré. | Nov. 15 | Naval station at Guantanamo. Incloses a copy of a letter from the Secretary of the Navy approving the final text, of the proposed convention. | 294 |
| 674 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 20 | Zapata concession. Reports that Mr. Champion’s statements as to the character of the area included in the concession, the timber thereon, etc., are almost exact. The opening of the district to cultivation would, be of great benefit. | 321 |
| 170 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Beaupré | Nov. 21 | Naval station at Guantanamo. Incloses full powers | 295 |
| 675 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Knox | Nov. 23 | Zapata swamp concession. Adds to his report that the land as at present is absolutely worthless and can not be reclaimed unless a very large amount of money is spent. | 321 |
| 260 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox | Dec. 20 | Arbitration of Cuban claims. Incloses a copy of a joint note and agreement sent by the representatives of Germany, France, and Great Britain to the Government of Cuba relating to the arbitration of their claims against Cuba. | 291 |
| 571 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox | Dec. 27 | Naval station at Guantanamo. Incloses the convention signed by himself and the Secretary of State of Cuba. | 295 |
| Mr. Champion to Mr. Hart (telegram). | Dec. 28 | Zapata swamp concession. Asks when he can expect a decision. | 322 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Champion (telegram). | Dec. 30 | Same subject. Department expects to have a conference with Consul General Rodgers soon and will then make its decision. | 322 |
DENMARK
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Hilles to Mr. Knox | 1912. Jan. 6 | Presentational a park. American citizens of Danish descent have purchased a tract in Jutland to pre sent as a park to Denmark; requests opinion as to certain details of participation in dedication exercises. | 335 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Hilles | Jan. 24 | Same subject. Assents to the suggested details of participation in the dedication. | 336 | |
| Mr. Brun to Mr. Knox | Jan. 27 | Inheritance tax. The Iowa State Treasurer claims the right to impose on a nonresident alien heir a tax in addition to that imposed, on other heirs according to the Iowa statute, whereas art. 7 of the commercial treaty between Denmark and the United States waives such a tax upon nonresident Danish heirs. The State Treasurer claims that art. 7 does not apply. The Danish Minister protests, with statement of bases of protest. | 323 | |
| Mr. Brun to Mr. Knox | Feb. 2 | Same subject. Further interpretation of art. 7 | 324 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Brun | Feb. 7 | Same subject. Acknowledges Mr. Brun’s memorandum of Jan. 27. Is receiving attentive consideration. | 325 | |
| 140 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Egan | Feb. 17 | Presentation of a park. The President accepts the honorary presidency of the dedication ceremonies. | 336 |
| Mr. Brun to Mr. Knox | Apr. 17 | Inheritance tax. Refers to the previous memoranda and renews the protest of Jan. 27. | 325 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Brun | Apr. 23 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of memorandum of Apr. 17. The case is receiving attentive consideration. | 326 | |
| Mr. Denison to Mr. Knox. | Apr. 30 | Same subject. The Assistant Attorney General incloses a letter from the U. S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa, reporting the status of the intervening petition filed by him in the case. | 326 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Brun | May 15 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Brun’s Apr. 17; the Department of Justice is endeavoring, to obtain for the non-resident Danish heir the desired reimbursement. | 327 | |
| Count Moltke to Mr. Knox | do | Accession of King Christian. X. Announcing the death of King Frederic VIII. | 333 | |
| 164 | Mr. Wilson to Count Moltke | do | Same subject. The President has sent a message of sympathy to King Christian X. | 333 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Egan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instruction to express the sympathy of the Secretary of State to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. | 333 | |
| Kins Christian to the President (telegram) | May 16 | Same subject. Expression of gratitude for the President’s sympathy. | 333 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Richard son (telegram). | May 21 | Same subject. Credentials as Special Envoy for the funeral services. | 334 | |
| 170 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Brun | June 12 | Inheritance tax. Replies further to Mr. Brun’s Apr. 17. The nonresident Danish heir having paid the disputed tax and signed a receipt in full, and the estate having been closed, the Attorney General believes the heir estopped; but if desired the Department of Justice will assist in equity proceedings. | 327 |
| The President to Mr. Egan. | July 8 | Presentation of a park. Request to convey his greetings to King Christian and the Danish nation. | 337 | |
| Count Moltke to Mr. Knox | July 9 | Accession of Christian X. Transmits letter to the President from King Christian, dated June 21, announcing his succession to the throne. | 334 | |
| 173 | Mr. Knox to Count Moltke | July 17 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of the King’s letter to the President. | 334 |
| 598 | Mr. Egan to Mr. Knox | Aug. 8 | Presentation of a park. Description of the dedication ceremonies. | 337 |
| Mr. Harr to Mr. Knox | Aug. 15 | Inheritance tax. The Assistant Attorney General incloses a letter from U. S. Attorney Faville for the Northern District of Iowa, inclosing the findings of the Iowa court, holding against the application of art. 7 of the treaty; Mr. Faville suggests appeal; also inclosed is a later concerning an analogous case, in view of which he withholds institution of proceedings. Mr. Harr believes the Government can not secure legal standing in the case. | 328 | |
| 161 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Egan | Aug. 21 | Accession of Christian X. Incloses letter from the President to the King, acknowledging His Majesty’s letter of June 21. | 335 |
| Mr. Brun to Mr. Knox | Oct. 24 | Inheritance tax. Refers to Mr. Knox’s Feb. 7. The case will be appealed to the Supreme Court of Iowa. Mr. Brun desires to know whether an appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States would lie if the Iowa court’s decision of adverse. | 331 | |
| 3 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Brun | Nov. 20 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Brun’s Oct. 24. The Department of Justice is inclined to believe that an appeal would be possible to the Supreme Court of the United States. | 331 |
| Mr. Adkins to Mr. Knox | Nov. 21 | Same subject. The Acting Attorney General incloses a letter from Mr. Faville, who believes the Government can not obtain standing on its own petition of intervention unless the heir also appeal, in which case Mr. Faville will join for the Government as intervenor. | 332 |
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox (telegram). | 1912. Jan. 8 | Political affairs. President of Haiti has ordered authorities to resist entry of Dominican revolutionists. | 340 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Furniss (telegram). | Jan. 15 | Arbitration of boundary dispute. It is gratifying to learn of Haitian Government’s action against revolutionists and that it is willing to broaden the powers of the boundary plenipotentiary. | 380 | |
| Mr. Russell, to Mr. Knox | Jan. 19 | Political affairs. Is informed that Haitian authorities have sent arms to Desiderio Arias. | 341 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Arbitration. Mr. Peynado, the Minister to the United States, will arrive with full general power to sign a boundary protocol to be submitted to plebiscite | 380 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Furniss (telegram). | Jan. 23 | Political affairs. Investigate report received from Mr. Russell concerning Arias. If true, make pro test to Haitian Government. | 341 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Russell (telegram). | do | Same subject. If report is confirmed, send messenger to Arias and Toribio to urge them to cease revolutionary activity and warn them not to expect recognition by this Government of any unrepresentative and irresponsible régime. | 341 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 26 | Same subject. Report of shipment of arms is false | 342 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox (telegram) | Jan. 27 | Same subject. Report that Arias, Toribio, et al. crossed from Haiti intending to disturb the peace; are aided by Haiti. | 342 | |
| Same to same(telegram) | Feb. 8 | Same subject. Toribio killed | 342 | |
| 1019 | Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox | do | Arbitration. Incloses note from Dominican Legation at Port au Prince relative to boundary question. Description of inclosure (not printed). | 381 |
| Mr. Peynado to Mr. Wilson. | Feb. 15 | Visit of the Secretary. Expresses pleasure of his Government at the prospective visit of the Secretary of State to the Dominican Republic. | 387 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox | Feb. 24 | Political affairs. Haitian forces continue to occupy Dominican territory. Haitian Government openly aiding revolution. | 343 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Furniss (telegram). | Mar. 1 | Same subject. State to Dominican Government that this Government expects Haiti to maintain a neutral attitude. | 343 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Arbitration. Refers to Mr. Furniss’s No. 1019 and instructs to urge haste in issuing full powers. | 381 | |
| Mr. Peynado to Mr. Wilson | Mar. 4 | Visit of the Secretary. Transmits cablegram from his Government expressing pleasure in anticipating the Secretary’s visit. | 388 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Wilson | Mar. 5 | Same subject. The Minister for Foreign Affairs says Mr. Knox will be heartily received. | 388 | |
| Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do. | Arbitration. The Haitian Government will issue such powers as this Government desires the plenipotentiary to have. | 381 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do. | Political affairs. Assurance given that Haiti is doing all it can to be neutral. | 343 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Peynado | Mar. 7 | Visit of the Secretary. Thanks for the message from the Dominican Government transmitted in his Mar. 4. | 388 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 8 | Political affairs. Vasquez and the two Rodriguez left Porto Rico for Haiti and will receive arms from the United States. | 344 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Jackson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instruction to notify Cuban Foreign Office of movements of Vasquez and the Rodriguez, and request full information if they come within Cuban jurisdiction. | 344 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Furniss (telegram). | do | Same subject. Transmits report concerning Vasquez and Rodriguez, with instruction to say that this Government expects Haiti to prevent their operations on Haitian territory. | 344 | |
| Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 9 | Same subject. Instructions of Mar. 8 informally presented to Haiti, which will do all it can to maintain neutrality. | 345 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Mar. 11 | Vásquez and the Rodriquez have arrived at Port au Prince, but Haitian Government refused to allow them to land. | 345 | |
| 136 | Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox | Mar. 11 | Message of the President. Incloses copy | 339 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Furniss (telegram). | Mar. 18 | Arbitration. Instruction to state to the Haitian Government that the United States must consider Haiti to have modified its attitude toward arbitration if it does not prosecute the revolutionist more actively; and to communicate the desired wording of the powers of the plenipotentiary | 381 | |
| Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 21 | Same subject. Instructions of Mar. 18 complied with; purport of Haiti’s reply; Haiti will send desired powers at once to the plenipotentiary. | 382 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Dominican Minister at Washing ton instructed to consult the Department as to ultimatum to Haiti for open violation of treaties. | 345 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Mar. 27 | Same subject. The Department strongly deprecate Dominican suggestion of ultimatum. Dominical Minister will recommend American frontier guard as previous to 1908. This Government believes this would help maintain status quo. | 345 | |
| Mr. Knox to President Victoria. | do | Visit of the Secretary. Address | 389 | |
| President Victoria to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. Reply to Mr. Knox’s address | 390 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox (telegram) | Apr. 2 | Political affairs. Haiti has sent men and arms to Thomazeau; Dominican Government supposes these to be in aid of revolution and requests our aid in securing two fast gunboats. | 346 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 15 | Same subject. Dominican Government’s forces frustrated by Haitian aid to revolutionists. Repeats request as to gunboats. | 346 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 20 | Same subject. Arias has left Haiti with reinforcements. Government urgently needs gunboat. | 346 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Apr. 24 | Same subject. Instructs to counsel Dominican Government to make friendly overtures to revolutionists | 346 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Peynado and Mr. Menos. | Apr. 26 | Arbitration invitation to meet at the Department on Apr. 27 to renew negotiations. | 383 | |
| Mr. Doyle to Mr. Wilson | Apr. 27 | Same subject. Memorandum of meeting of the plenipotentiaries on Apr. 27. Exchange of powers | 383 | |
| Same to same | Apr. 30 | Same subject. Memorandum of meeting of plenipotentiaries on Apr. 30. Mr. Menos declared that the existing conventions between the two countries in themselves settle the boundary question. Mr. Peynado claimed the conventions invalid. Also that the status quo line should be settled before the arbitration proceeded, and he would present a memorandum on this point. Mr. Menos presented a draft of a proposed first article of the convention of arbitration. | 384 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 8 | Political affairs. Memorandum of Dominican Government quoted; reviews official action and states present conditions. | 347 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Russell (telegram). | May 11 | Same subject. Instruction to express this Government’s gratification at Dominican efforts to restore peace. | 348 | |
| Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 6 | Same subject. The Haitian Government reports Dominican troops invading Haiti. | 348 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Russell (telegram). | June 8 | Same subject. Instruction, if report from Mr. Russell is true, to warn Dominican Government to refrain. | 348 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 11 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Knox’s June 8; Dominican Government says revolutionary troops from Haitian territory were driven back. Other revolutionists attacked Dominicans, obliging them to advance. | 349 | |
| Mr. Peynado to Mr. Knox | June 12 | Same subject. Reviews history of frontier troubles with Haiti and Haiti’s request for the good offices of the United States; discusses the proposed arbitration at Washington; requests this Government to urge Haiti to abandon occupied territory. | 349 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 21 | Same subject. Transmits Haitian proposals for settlement of frontier question by a joint commission; bases given; Dominican Government rejects one of these; maintenance of status quo line; consequent deadlock. | 357 | |
| Mr. Doyle to Mr. Wilson | June 22 | Arbitration. Memorandum of meeting of plenipotentiaries on June 22. No progress. | 385 | |
| 13 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Peynado | June 24 | Political affairs. Acknowledges note of June 12 | 357 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Furniss (telegram). | June 29 | Same subject. Gives summary of Mr. Peynado’s note of June 12; instructs to verify the allegations; to inform President of Haiti of receipt of the note, which appears well founded; to warn Haiti to observe the status quo, and to request withdrawal from occupied territory. | 358 | |
| 168 | Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox | July 1 | Same subject. Incloses memorandum of Dominican Foreign Office, containing proposal as to neutrality and counter proposal of Dominican Government. | 359 |
| Mr. Doyle to Mr. Wilson | do | Arbitration. Memorandum of meeting of plenipotentiaries on July 1. Mr. Peynado had received from Mr. Menos a draft protocol; he submitted his observations regarding it and his own draft protocol. | 385 | |
| 171 | Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox. | July 3 | Political affairs. Reviews state of affairs. | 359 |
| Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 4 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s June 29 President of Haiti willing to withdraw forces from territory to be designated by United States if not liable to occupation by Dominican forces. | 360 | |
| 1096 | Same to same. | July 6 | Same subject; States in full what was briefly reported by telegraph July 4. President of Haiti urges Mr. Furniss to make investigation personally a loner the boundary. | 360 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Furniss (telegram). | July 9 | Same subject. Instructs to visit Pedernales region and report, bearing in mind desirability of restoring status quo at time of acceptance of good offices of the United States, which would involve Dominican occupation of certain territory in dispute. | 362 | |
| Mr. Doyle to Mr. Wilson | July 10 | Arbitration. Memorandum of meeting of plenipotentiaries on July 6. No progress. Statement of causes of disagreement. | 386 | |
| 1105 | Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox. | July 29 | Political affairs. Report of investigation, which reveals that Dominican statements are exaggerated. Occupation is a question that should be deferred in view of proposed arbitration. | 362 |
| 190 | Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox | Aug. 2 | Same subject. Reviews the situation. | 363 |
| 193 | Same to same. | Aug. 14 | Same subject. Revolutionists take Dajabon. Financial crisis near. | 364 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Sept. 14 | Same subject. Requests suggestions as to means of ending revolution. | 365 | |
| 210 | Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox | Sept. 16 | Same subject. Review of the situation. | 365 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 19 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Sept. 14; suggests occupation by the United States of abandoned frontier customhouses. | 366 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Russell (identic telegram). | Sept. 24 | Same subject. Instructs to notify the Government to which he is accredited that this Government will regard as the status quo line during the boundary controversy that of the map of the General Staff. 1907; this line will be patrolled. | 367 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Furniss (identic telegram). | do | Same subject. Same text as to Mr. Russell of this date regarding map of status quo line. | 368 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Gen. McIntyre and Mr. Doyle. | do | Same subject. Instructions to proceed to Santo Domingo, reestablish Dominican customhouses, and make a complete examination of Dominican affairs. | 366 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Russell (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instruction to deliver note to Foreign Office regarding map showing de facto boundary line. | 368 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Peynado | Sept. 27 | Same subject. Identic note, giving text of identic instructions of Sept. 24 to Mr. Russell and Mr. Furniss, with comment thereon, and adding a suggestion that the Ministers sign the minutes of the boundary conferences. | 369 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Menos | do | Same subject. Same as to Mr. Peynado of this date | 369 | |
| 340 | Mr. Menos to Mr. Knox | Sept. 30 | Same subject. Acknowledges Mr. Adee’s Sept. 27. Invokes the statement of Secretary Hay in 1905. | 370 |
| 1138 | Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox | Oct. 10 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s telegram of Sept. 24 and incloses correspondence with Haitian Government. | 370 |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 14 | Same subject. Reports delivery of note instructed Sept. 24 to deliver. Dominican Government desires to address the President directly. To strengthen the situation, more vessels should be sent. | 371 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Oct. 17 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Russell’s Oct. 14. The President prefers communications to be sent through usual channels. | 371 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 20 | Same subject. Dominican Government has accepted in full the suggestions of the Commissioners and now desires arrangement to be made by Department for sale of $1,000,000 bonds. Instructions asked. | 372 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 21 | Same subject, The Dominican President announces his retirement from office July 1, 1914; other concessions made and guaranties given. | 373 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Oct. 23 | Same subject. Naval Auxiliary Caesar will arrive about the 24th. | 373 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 25 | Same subject. Commissioners request two more gunboats. | 373 | |
| Mr. Russell, Gen. McIntyre, and Mr. Doyle to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 13 | Same subject. Transmits detailed report and recommendations of the Commissioners. | 370 | |
| Mr. Peynado to Mr. Knox | Nov. 22. | Arbitration. Submits the minutes of the six conferences of the plenipotentiaries. There has been no exchange of views since Aug. 8. | 386 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Nov. 25 | Political affairs. The Department approves the program given in the telegram of Nov. 13 and authorizes the steps necessary to carry it out. | 376 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 26 | Same subject. Resignation of President Victoria accented. All political prisoners released. | 376 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Nov. 29 | Same subject. Petrel will arrive about Dec. 12. | 376 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox. (telegram). | Dec. 2 | Same subject. Archbishop Nouel elected Provisional President. | 377 | |
| 1165 | Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox | Dec. 3 | Same subject. Report that Dominican revolutionists have formed a provisional government at Monte Cristi with Vásquez as President Arias, Vice President. | 377 |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Dec. 4 | Same subject. Congress will authorize $300,000 local loan and sale of bonds now on deposit, replacing these with customs receipts, $30,000 monthly. Urges announcement of nonrecognition of any government resulting from revolution. | 377 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Dec. 11 | Same subject. Instructs to say to the Provisional President that this Government will support him and the President hopes he will not resign without ample notice. | 378 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Cernuda | Dec. 13 | Arbitration of boundary dispute. Acknowledges the Minister’s note of Nov. 22. | 387 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Political Affairs. Instruction of Dec. 11 complied with; transmits thanks of the Provisional President. Congress authorizes loan of $1,500,000; suggestions as to security. | 378 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 19 | Same subject. Vásquez announces his retirement from politics. | 379 | |
| 238 | Same to same | Dec. 28 | Same subject. Reviews conditions; they are not encouraging. | 379 |
ECUADOR.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Chávez Franco to Mr. Knox (telegram). | 1912. Jan. 2 | Insurrection. Personnel of revolutionary Cabinet. First act of new Montero Government, payment of railroad coupons. | 392 | |
| Mr. Young to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Ecuador requests prevention of departure of Eloy Alfaro from Panama. Disposition of forces. Telegraphic communication cut off. Ports closed to commerce. | 392 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Dietrich (telegram). | Jan. 6 | Same subject. Instructs to notify authorities at Guayaquil that American lives and property must be fully protected. | 393 | |
| Mr. Young to Mr. Knox | Jan. 12 | Same subject. Jan. 6 instructions complied with | 393 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 13 | Same subject. Has advised Consul General and Yorktown not to receive political refugees. | 393 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Young (telegram). | Jan. 17 | Same subject. Referring to Mr. Young’s Jan. 2, instructs to notify Ecuador that this Government must protest against closure of ports unless effective blockade can be maintained, and reserves rights of American citizens, their vessels, and property, according to international law. | 394 | |
| Gen. Montero to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. His Government will fully respect all foreign interests. | 394 | |
| Mr. Wither to Mr. Knox | Jon. 18 | Same subject. Reviews the causes of the insurrection; declares the American railway property safe or assured of compensation for damages; requests that no drastic action be taken. | 394 | |
| Mr. Young to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Jan. 20 | Same subject. Capt. Cordier sent to Guayaquil to handle the situation. | 397 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 23 | Same subject. Government troops occupy Guayaquil. Our Consul General instructed not to take part in diplomatic representations relating to disposition of arrested leaders. | 397 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 26 | Same subject. Capt. Cordier reports yellow fever on Yorktown and recommends withdrawal of the vessel. | 398 | |
| Mr. Dietrich to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Gen. Montero lynched; other prisoners sent to Quito. | 398 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Bingham (telegram). | Jan. 26 | Same subject. Instruction to express informally the fear of this Government that further lynchings will be unfortunate for Ecuador. | 398 | |
| 38 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Young | Jan. 30 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Young’s telegram of Jan. 13. Refers to instructions as to asylum and refuge given to the Consul General, April 5, 1910, as applying to the present case. | 399 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wither | Jan. 30 | Same subject. Acknowledges Mr. Wither’s Jan. 18; this Government was obliged to take precautions in view of the turbulent conditions. | 400 | |
| Mr, Bingham to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject, Reports lynching of the three Alfaros and Páez. | 401 | |
| 53 | Same to same | Feb. 2 | Same subject. Reports on the recent armed uprising, the death of President Estrada, the political situation. | 401 |
| 56 | Same to same | Feb. 6 | Sanitation of Guayaquil. Incloses note from the Foreign Office suggesting a convention between the two Governments to assure the sanitation of Guavaauil. | 422 |
| 57 | Same to same | Feb. 10 | Same subject. Incloses a note from the Foreign Office, containing the basis proposed for a convention or protocol. | 423 |
| Mr. Young to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 13 | Insurrection. Requests Yorktown remain in absence of Maryland, and that Capt. Cordier remain with Yorktown. | 403 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bingham (telegram). | Feb. 19 | Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Inquires what steps the Government has taken to fulfill its obligations to the railway company. | 412 | |
| Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 21 | Same subject. The Government has made no effort since the revolution to fulfill its obligations to the railway company. | 412 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 28 | Insurrection. Capt. Cordier reports all quiet on the coast. Yorktown may safely be withdrawn. | 403 | |
| 64 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Reports on political situation. | 403 |
| 66 | Same to same | Mar. 2 | Attacks on Chinese. Incloses letter from Chinese Colony of Guayaquil and relates conversation with the Minister for Foreign Affairs regarding its charges of damage done to Chinese during the revolution. | 434 |
| 69 | Same to same | Mar. 8 | Insurrection. Gen. Andrade killed. Plaza dictator. | 404 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bingham (telegram). | Mar. 13 | Sanitation of Guayaquil. Instructs to supply Dr. Parker with a copy of the draft convention he will report to Surgeon General Blue his opinion of necessary provisions. | 425 | |
| 73 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox | Mar. 15 | Insurrection. Dr. Andrade Marin in charge of Executive Power, personnel of cabinet. | 405 |
| Mr. Wither to Mr. Wilson. | do | Same subject. Dr. Arcos appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs, to succeed Dr. Tobar. | 405 | |
| 74 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox | Mar. 16 | Attacks on Chinese. Refers to his No. 66 and incloses letter from Chinese Colony on impracticability of appealing to the courts and requesting the good offices of the United States. | 435 |
| 75 | Same to same | Mar. 18 | Insurrection. Observations concerning requests for asylum and action relating thereto. | 405 |
| Mr. Young to Mr. Knox | Mar. 22 | Same subject. Incloses report of Capt. Coruier on recent uprising. | 406 | |
| Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 23 | Sanitation of Guayaquil. Transmits Dr. Parker’s report as to essential measures to be included in convention. | 425 | |
| 77 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Mar. 13 and incloses a memorandum prepared in collaboration with Dr. Parker regarding desirable features of the proposed convention. | 425 |
| 40 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bingham. | Mar. 30 | Attacks on Chinese. Refers to Mr. Bingham’s No. 66) approves his action, and instructs to submit informal representations to the Government of Ecuador. | 436 |
| 80 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox. | Apr. 8 | Insurrection. General Plaza elected President. | 409 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bingham (telegram). | Apr. 17 | Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Railway company needs immediately 100,000 sucres for coal. Instruction to request what action Ecuador will take. | 412 | |
| Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 21 | Same subject. General Plaza says he will try to procure. 100,000 sucres under certain conditions, and more later. | 413 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Bingham (telegram). | Apr. 23 | Same subject, Railway statement snows 375,000 sucres due, exclusive of services and damages during revolution. Instructs to propose to Ecuador certain bases for payment and to press for immediate payment of the 100,000 sucres. | 413 | |
| Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 25 | Same subject. Ecuador offers 50,000 sucres cash 50,000 draft at 90 days; 50,000 more in May is impossible; demands arbitration of all bills prior to revolution. Other details. | 414 | |
| 43 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bingham | Apr. 29 | Attacks on Chinese. Refers to Mr. Bingham’s No 74 and Department’s No. 40. | 436 |
| Same to same (telegram) (telegram). | May 3 | Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Railway company cannot accept Ecuador’s proposal given in Mr. Bingham’s Apr. 25; it is not in keeping with statement in his Apr. 21. Instructs to say that this Government can not permit destruction of so important an American enterprise. | 414 | |
| Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 4 | Same subject. Ecuador now has 86,000 sucres ready and will have 14,000 more in one month; desires investigation of the claims and is ready to arbitrate. | 415 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 5 | Same subject. Ecuador says mortgages will not be paid unless railway compromises revolution bills interest questions and approved bills to be submitted to arbitration. | 415 | |
| 44 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bingham | May 6 | Insurrection. His action as to requests for asylum approved as reported in his No. 75 of Mar. 18. Refer to Department’s No. 38 of Jan. 30. | 410 |
| 94 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox. | May 7 | Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Instruction of Apr. 23 delivered Apr.25 inches copy. | 415 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bingham (telegram). | May 11 | Same subject. Ecuadorian Minister says his Government will pay 100,000 sucres if a legal representative of the company previously fixes the amount of the claim. Reference to instruction of May 3, and instructs to say that Ecuador’s counterclaims can be considered only after payment of the 100,000, which is indisputably owing. | 416 | |
| Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 14 | Same subject. A note from Government of Ecuador offers 280,000 sucres to cancel revolution bill; 86,000 cash, 14,000 at 90 days, 50,000 monthly. If railway refuses. Ecuador reserves right to arbitrate and insists on review of prerevolution bills. Alternative offer: To pay 100,000 sucres now and refer all other points to arbitration. | 417 | |
| 97 | Same to same | do | Sanitation of Guayaquil. Refers to his No. 77 of Mar 93 and incloses memorandum dated May 6 from the Foreign Office suggesting a preliminary investigation by the Panama Canal Commission. If the Coignet contract expire, the funds set apart in conformity with that contract would be available, or other funds could be raised by bond issue; other suggestions; an early visit by a board of American engineers urged. | 427 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bingham (telegram). | May 15 | Guayaquil & Quito Ry. A note has been sent to Legation of Ecuador suggesting sending immediately to the Government of Ecuador statement of the amounts due from the company to Ecuador, in order to hasten settlement. | 417 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 16 | Same subject. Send essential text of note referred to in your May 14. | 418 | |
| Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 18 | Same subject. Quotes note requested in Mr. Wilson’s May 16. | 418 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Bingham (telegram). | May 22 | Same subject. Instructs to say that offer in note quoted in Mr. Bingham’s May 14 and May 18 is entirely unacceptable. The alternative proposal, however, is accepted. The railway company wishes the immediate organization of the arbitral tribunal. | 419 | |
| Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 24 | Same subject. The Government of Ecuador formally requests appointment by the United States of an arbitrator. | 419 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bingham (telegram). | May 27 | Same subject. Has payment of the 100,000 sucres been made? | 420 | |
| Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 29 | Same subject. 57,230 sucres paid; New York drafts 28,770 and 14,000 sucres. | 420 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 29 | Sanitation of Guayaquil. The Coignet contract expires June 30, and Ecuador desires to begin negotiations with the United states. | 429 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bingham (telegram). | July 5 | Same subject. This Department is awaiting the reply of the War Department. | 429 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Bingham (telegram). | July 17 | Attacks on Chinese. Quotes telegram from Peking requesting Legation’s good offices; refers to Department’s No. 61 of Aug. 22, 1908, for Legation’s guidance. | 436 | |
| 119 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox | July 18 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s July 17, reports renewal of attacks on Chinese, and representations by the Legation to the Foreign Office, which is awaiting receipt of documentary evidence on which to base action. | 436 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Bingham (telegram). | July 25 | Sanitation of Guayaquil. Refers to Mr. Bingham’s No. 97 of May 14, and instructs him to inform Ecuador that the War Department will appoint a board of Engineers, headed by Col. Gorgas, to be paid by Ecuador. | 429 | |
| 125 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox | July 27 | Same subject; Refers to Department’s July 25 and incloses note to Foreign Office embodying the instructions sent. | 430 |
| Same to same (telegram) | July 28 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s July 25, and transmits note No. 357 from the Foreign Office referring to its note of May 6 and urging the conclusion of the convention therein discussed. Mr. Bingham adds that $8,100 will be immediately available. | 431 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Bingham (telegram). | July 30 | Same subject. Instruction to say that there are objections to the terms of the proposed convention and that a preliminary investigation is desirable to the formulation thereof. | 431 | |
| 128 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox | Aug. 6 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s July 30 and incloses note to Foreign Office embodying its instruction. | 431 |
| Mr. Knox to Chinese Legation. | Aug. 7 | Attacks on Chinese, transmits purport of Mr. Bingham’s July 18. | 437 | |
| 130 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox | Aug. 12 | Insurrection. Dr. Moreno elected Acting President until inauguration of Gen. Plaza. | 410 |
| 620 | Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox | Aug. 23 | Attacks on Chinese. Incloses memorandum of Chinese Foreign Office, thanking this Government for its good offices. | 438 |
| 136 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox. | Sept. 4 | Insurrection. Gen. Plaza inaugurated Aug. 31 | 410 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 5 | Sanitation of Guayaquil. The Government of Ecuador has placed $8,100 gold to the credit of the Legation. Urgent that Col. Gorgas come soon. | 432 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bingham (telegram). | Oct. 5 | Same subject. Congressional authorization necessary to permit our officials to go to Ecuador, but Congress has adjourned. The Department will avoid delay as far as possible. | 432 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 23 | Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Instructs to inform Ecuador that the President is ready to appoint arbitrator; and to report what action has been taken by Ecuador as to the protocol submitted by the railroad relative to the jurisdiction of the tribunal, and other pertinent matters. | 420 | |
| Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 28 | Same subject. Ecuador states that arbitrator will be appointed when the name of the American arbitrator is known. The railway protocol will be submitted to the tribunal. | 420 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bingham (telegram). | Nov. 9 | Same subject. Ecuador apparently intends to provoke reconsideration of matters already adjudicated. Instructs to say that the present dispute involves only transactions subsequent to Sept. 30, 1908. | 421 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Bingham (telegram). | Nov. 14 | Same subject. Instructs to say that the President has appointed Henry L. Janes to be arbitrator. | 421 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 2 | Sanitation of Guayaquil, col. Gorgas and party will leave Dec. 4 for Guayaquil. | 433 | |
| 197 | Mr. Wither to Mr. Knox | Dec. 4 | Insurrection. Incloses President Plaza’s letter to the President informing him of the inauguration. | 411 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Bingham (telegram). | Dec. 5 | Sanitation of Guayaquil. Instruction to cooperate with Col. Gorgas. The Government of Ecuador has expressed a desire for bids from American firms upon the bases to be reported by Col. Gorgas. | 433 | |
| 11 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Wither | Dec. 12 | Insurrection. Acknowledges receipt of his Dec. 4 | 411 |
| 169 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox | Dec. 13 | Sanitation of Guayaquil. Reports that Col. Gorgas and party paid an official visit to the Governor of Guayaquil; the $8,100 were placed to the order of Col. Gorgas. | 433 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 18 | Guayaquil & Quito Ry. The Government of Ecuador has appointed Dr. Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno to represent Ecuador on the arbitral tribunal. | 422 | |
| 172 | Same to same | Dec. 20 | Sanitation of Guayaquil. Describes the official visit of Col. Gorgas and party to President Plaza. The party will leave for Panama Dec. 21. | 434 |
FRANCE.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Knox | 1912. Apr. 6 | Champlain celebration. Notification that a distinguished delegation of his countrymen will arrive Apr. 26 to present to the Champlain Committee a bust representing “La France” to be placed on the monument commemorating the discovery by Samuel Champlain of the lake bearing his name. | 440 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Knox | Apr. 10 | Same subject. Gives the names of the France-Amérique delegation referred to in Mr. Jusserand’s Apr. 6. | 441 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Jusserand. | Apr. 17 | Same subject. Acknowledges Mr. Jusserand’s note of Apr. 6 and says that the usual courtesies will be observed as to baggage. | 442 | |
| The French Delegation to President Taft (telegram). | May 1 | Same subject. Express their appreciation of Mr. Taft’s attentions. | 442 | |
| Mr. Hanotaux to President Taft. | May 3 | Same subject. Renews in behalf of the Delegation their thanks for his courtesies. | 443 | |
| 43 | Mr. Herrick to Mr. Knox | June 20. | Same subject. Describes the annual banquet, of the Comite France-Amérique, devoted to the Champlain Delegation. | 443 |
GERMANY.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1912. May 25 | Wireless telegraph convention between the United States and other powers. Text. | 444 |
GREAT BRITAIN.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1911. Dec. 21 | Panama Canal tolls. Extract from the message of the President, of Dec. 21, 1911. | 467 | ||
| Mr. Ragsdale to Mr. Knox (telegram). | 1912. Apr. 23 | The Titanic. The bodies recovered from the wreck will soon arrive at Halifax. Asks about border regulations. | 494 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Ragsdale. (telegram). | Apr. 24 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Ragsdale’s Apr. 23. There are no quarantine regulations if the bodies are embalmed. | 495 | |
| Mr. Ragsade to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 29 | Same subject. Inquires about disposition of effects found on bodies. | 495 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Ragsdale (telegram). | do | Same subject. No American consular jurisdiction in the absence of a treaty with Great Britain. | 495 | |
| 139 | Mr. Ragsdale to Mr. Knox | Apr. 30 | Same subject. After consulting the Provincial authorities and receipt of Department’s Apr. 29, Mr. Ragsdale has taken no further steps in the matter. | 495 |
| Mr. Innes to Mr. Knox | July 8 | Panama Canal tolls. Certain features of the proposed Panama Canal bill would involve an infraction Hay-Pauncefote treaty. | 469 | |
| 1032 | Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 15 | Same subject. Relates a conversation with Sir Edward Grey con corning certain proposed features of the Panama Canal bill. | 470 |
| Aug. 24 | Same subject. Panama Canal act (H. R. 21969). Section 5 and 11 of the act. | 471 | ||
| The President to Congress | do | Same subject. Memorandum accompanying the Panama Canal act; gives and answers arguments of British Government against the act. | 475 | |
| Mr. Innes to Mr. Knox | Aug. 27 | Same subject. The British Government adheres to the views expressed in Mr. Innes’s note of July 8, 1912, and will communicate further after studying the President’s memorandum. Asks for consent to arbitration of conflicting interpretations of the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty. | 480 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Innes | Aug. 30 | Same subject. Acknowledgment of receipt of Mr. Innes’s note of Aug. 27, 1912. | 480 | |
| Nov. 13 | Same subject. Proclamation by the President. Establishes Canal tolls. | 481 | ||
| Sir Edward Grey to Mr. Bryce. | Nov. 14 | Same subject. Objections of the British Government to exemption from payment of canal tolls of vessels in the coastwise trade of the United States, and to other features of the Panama Canal Act; interpretation of the Hay-Pauneefote Treaty in relation thereto; arguments against the position of the President in his memorandum of Aug. 24, 1912. | 481 | |
| Nov. 16 | North Atlantic Coast Fisheries Arbitration. Agreement between the United States and Great Britain. Text. | 489 | ||
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Bryce | Dec. 12 | The Titanic. The President will present the Congressional medal to Caot Rostron, Mar. 1, 1913. | 496 | |
| King George V to President Taft (telegram). | Dec. 15 | Death of Ambassador Reid. Expression of condolence. | 497 | |
| President Taft to King George V (telegram). | do | Same subject. Expression of gratitude for the message of condolence. | 497 | |
| 1121 | Mr. Laughlin to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Announces the death of the Ambassador and Mr. Laughlin’s control of the Embassy as Charge d’ Affaires. | 498 |
| 1122 | Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 16 | Same subject. The British Government offers a warship to convey the body of the Ambassador. | 498 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Laughlin (telegram). | Dec. 17 | Same subject. Mrs. Reid’s preferences as to acceptance of the British Government’s offer will decide. When ascertained convey them to Sir Edward Grey, with, this Government’s high appreciation of the courtesy. | 498 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Express the thanks of this Government for Mr. Bryce’s expression of his Government’s condolence. | 498 | |
| 1123 | Mr. Laughlin to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Dec. 18 | Same subject. Mrs Reids the decision regarding the offer of the British Government. | 499 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Laughlin (telegram). | do | Same subject. Mrs. Reid’s decision is gratifying to the Department. | 499 | |
| Mr. Laughlin to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Dean of Westminster offers the Abbey for a memorial service. Mrs. Reid has accepted. | 499 | |
| 1126 | Same to same (telegram) | Dee. 19 | Same subject. The British Cruiser Natal will bear the body of the Ambassador from Portsmouth. Dec. 21, to arrive in New York Jan. 3. | 499 |
| Mr. Brice to Mr. Knox | Dec. 24 | The Titanic. Arrangements have been made for Capt. Rostron’s presence in Washington Mar. 1, 1913. | 497 |
GUATEMALA.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Méndez to Mr. Wilson | 1912. Feb. 12 | Visit of Secretary Knox. Expresses the pleasure of Guatemala upon learning of Mr. Knox’s projected visit. | 511 | |
| Same to same | Feb. 19 | Same subject. Refers to the Department’s letter of Feb. 13, relating to Mr. Knox’s visit to Guatemala and to Mr. Mendez’s note Feb. 12; adds further expression of Guatemala’s pleasant anticipation of the visit. | 512 | |
| 231 | Mr. Hitt to Mr. Knox | Apr. 8 | Same subject. Relates the events of the visit and incloses speeches delivered at the various formal functions. | 512 |
| 9 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Mendez | May 23 | Financial affairs. This Government informs Guatemala of the firm attitude assumed by the British Government in regard to the claims of British holders of Guatemalan bonds; this Government may be unable further to delay British enforcement of those claims unless steps are taken to settle them before the adjournment of the Guatemalan Assembly. | 500 |
| Mr. Méndez to Mr. Knox | May 31 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Knox’s note of May 23. The most acceptable loan proposal of the bankers will require 60 days to perfect its terms. | 500 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Méndez | June 12 | Same subject. Acknowledges Mr. Mendez’s May 31. | 591 | |
| Mr. Innes to Mr. Knox | Aug. 28 | Same subject. The British Government had demanded of Guatemala the submission of the British claims to arbitration and requests the good offices of the United States in securing Guatemala’s assent thereto. | 501 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Hitt (telegram). | Sept. 14 | Same subject. Notifies the American Charge d’Affaires at Guatemala that the Minister of Guatemala insists on the exercise by this Government of its friendly good offices with the British Government for the latter’s delay of its demand for settlement; that the Department accordingly in an aide-mémoire of Sept. 13 stated to the Guatemalan Government that it would urge upon the British Government a delay of 20 days, expiring Sept. 16, of its demand for arbitration; but that if Guatemala should not act within that time, this Government could not further intervene. | 502 | |
| Mr. Méndez to Mr. Knox. | Sept. 18 | Same subject. Refers to the Department’s aide memoire of Sept. 13 and delivers the reply of Guatemala dated Sept. 17, which states that circum stances over which it has no control prevent a settlement within the stipulated time. Mr. Mende adds that the British Government has been re quested to specify the basis upon which it desire arbitration. | 503 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Innes | Sept. 21 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Innes’s Aug. 28 to the Department’s aide-memoire to Guatemala date Sept. 13 and Mr. Méndez’s reply of Sept. 18; re quests Mr. Innes to ascertain whether his Government will consent to a delay of 20 days, beginning Sent. 17. | 503 | |
| Mr. Bryce to Mr. Wilson | Sept. 29 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Wilson’s letter of Sept. 21 to Mr. Innes, and says the British Government while not objecting to a delay of 20 days, do not de sire a settlement of any kind, but a restitution of the revenue through which they are entitled to recover. | 504 | |
| Same to same | Sept. 30 | Same subject. Refers to his Sept. 29 and thanks Mr. Knox for the action taken as communicated to Mr. Innes in Mr. Wilson’s note of Sept. 21. | 505 | |
| Samo to same | Oct. 19 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Wilson’s Sept. 21 and to the expiration of the stipulated 20 days. | 505 | |
| Mr. Méndez to Mr. Knox | Oct. 25 | Same subject. Urges this Government to procure from the British Government a few days further delay. | 506 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bryce | Oct. 29 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Bryee’s Oct. 19. The bankers are conferring with Guatemala, and the Government would be interested to know the British opinion regarding that negotiation. | 506 | |
| Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox | Nov. 13 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Wilson’s Sept. 25 [21] to Mr. Innes, and to a recent interview at the Department regarding a proposed further delay which it is hoped this Government will reconsider. | 507 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Reid | Dec. 6 | Same subject. Incloses a copy of a signed memorandum dated Dec. 3, which was delivered Dec. 3 to the British Ambassador. Instructs Mr. Reid to explain the general policy of this Government toward Central America, and to say: Thai the security offered by the new Guatemalan bonds is better than the coffee revenues, with the reasons therefor; that the American plan set forth in the memorandum will insure the future interest; that cooperation between the United States and Great Britain should be emphasized. The incloses memorandum urges the British Government to await the completion of negotiations between Guatemala and the bankers for a loan secured on the customs revenues involving a comprehensive bond issue refunding the whole debt of Guatemala. If this plan is not perfected within a reasonable time this Government will at once support Great Britain in demanding restitution of the coffee revenues. | 508 | |
| 193 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Hitt | Dec. 11 | Same subject. Incloses copy of the signed memorandum delivered to Mr. Bryce on Dec. 3 and a copy of the British note of Nov. 13, on which it was based; instructs Mr. Hitt to hold them for such use as may later be indicated. | 510 |
| Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox | Dec. 30 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Knox’s Dec. 2[3], and replies that the question of the bond conversion therein discussed is entirely apart from the restitution of the bondholder’s rights to the coffee revenues, the point upon which the British Government must continue to insist; and it is hoped that the good offices of the United States will make other measures needless. | 510 |
HAITI.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 977 | Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox | 1911. Nov. 25 | Syrians in Haiti. The Haitian Government has renewed its attacks on foreign retail merchants. American citizens of Syrian birth have been molested, and the Minister has protested. | 523 |
| 989 | Same to same | Dec. 19 | Same subject. The prompt attention of this Government is required to protect American citizens of Syrian origin. Incloses an identic note, dated Dec. 18, addressed to the Foreign Office by the members of the diplomatic corps. | 524 |
| 1012 | Same to same | 1912 Jan. 16 | Same subject. Incloses note, dated Dec. 26, from the Foreign Office, replying to the identic note of Dec. 18; also incloses an identic note of the members of the diplomatic corps, dated Jan. 3, replying to the foregoing. | 527 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Furniss | Jan. 20 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Furniss’s 977 and 989. Instructions to require adequate time for merchants to close out their stocks; to object to discrimination between Syrians of different nationalities. | 529 | |
| 42 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox | Feb. 8 | Same subject. Requests the cooperation of this Government to induce Haiti to abandon its policy as to Syrian merchants. If refused, steps will be taken to secure just treatment from Haiti | 531 |
| 1026 | Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox | Feb. 12 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s instructions of Jan. 20; relates the substance of interview with Secretary Leger and the President, who promised extension of time, where needful, to Americans of Syrian birth. | 532 |
| Mr. Ménos to Mr. Wilson | Feb. 15 | Visit of Secretary Knox. Expresses the pleasure of Haiti at the announcement of the Secretary’s visit, contained in the Department’s letter of Feb. 13. | 541 | |
| 1418 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bryce | Feb. 16 | Syrians in Haiti. Refers to Mr. Bryee’s Feb. 8, and regrets that this Government can not take the action desired. There is no treaty between the United States and Haiti nor anything in our law and practice in regard to exclusion of Orientals that would warrant it. | 535 |
| 138 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox | do | Same subject. Transmits copy of a note verbale from the Sublime Porte, requesting the aid of this Government in behalf of Syrians in Haiti | 535 |
| 7 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Ménos | Mar. 5 | Same subject. Refers to their conversation regarding the Syrians; adds that this Government does not question Haiti’s general right to exclude foreigners, but such exclusions must conform to international law and the laws of Haiti; protests against the discrimination practiced. | 536 |
| 122 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Rockhill | Mar. 22 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Rockhill’s 138, and suggests informing the Turkish Foreign Office that it is not practicable to take the action requested. | 537 |
| Haitian officials to Mr. Knox | Apr. 3–4 | Visit of Secretary Knox. Speeches, with replies of Mr. Knox, at various functions in his honor. | 542 | |
| Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 21 | Syrians in Haiti. The French war vessel Descartes has arrived, to remain pending settlement of Syrian question, in behalf of Turkish interests. | 538 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 29 | Same subject. The Haitian Government refuses to extend the time for closing out stocks of Syrian merchants. | 538 | |
| The Department to the French Embassy. | do | Same subject. In response to the verbal request of the French Ambassador for this Government’s cooperation in regard to the Syrians, the Ambassador is informed that the United States must act independently on the point involved. | 538 | |
| Syrian American Club to the Department (telegram). | do | Same subject. Requests this Government’s protection of Syrians in Haiti. | 538 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Furniss (telegram). | May 30 | Same subject. Refers to Syrian Club’s telegram, and instructs to insist, if necessary, on proper treatment of Syrians and their property, on adequate time for selling out their stocks, and on equal treatment for Syrians of all nationalities. | 539 | |
| Mr. Knox to Syrian Club (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to their telegram and outlines instructions to Mr. Furniss. | 539 | |
| Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 1 | Same subject. Haitian Government promises not to close stores of American citizens of Syrian origin. | 539 | |
| 1086 | Same to same | June 19 | Same subject. Incloses note from Foreign Office dated Jan. 29,1912, referring to Mr. Furniss’s note (inclosed with his dispatch 1012 of Jan. 16), and denies that Haiti is acting in the Syrian matter contrary to international or Haitien law | 540 |
| 1094 | Same to same | July 5 | Same subject. Haitian Government has permitted Ottoman subjects of Syrian origin an extension of time to Sept. 30 for closing out their stocks, in pursuance of the good offices of the French Legation. Very few Syrians remain in Haiti. | 541 |
| 1093 | Same to same | July 5 | Message of the President and Report of the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Incloses copies of the foregoing. | 521 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 8 | Death of President Leconte. Announces the accidental killing of the President by an explosion in the palace. | 547 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Recognition of President Auguste. The oath of office was administered to President Tancrède Auguste Aug. 8. | 547 | |
| Mr. Mènos to Mr. Knox | Oct. 3 | Same subject. Transmits President Auguste’s letter announcing to President Taft his election to exercise the executive power. | 547 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Furniss | Oct. 28 | Same subject. Incloses copy of a letter from President Taft to President Auguste, referring to the latter’s letter announcing his election, and expressing President Taft’s best wishes. | 548 |
HONDURAS.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page |
| 1909. Sept. — | Financial affairs. Memorandum prepared by the Department of State concerning the proposed adjustment of the debt of Honduras by the United States. | 549 | ||
| Mr. Knox to Mr. McCreery (telegram). | 1911. Jan. 11 | Same subject. The loan convention between the United States and Honduras was signed Jan. 10 by the plenipotentiaries at Washington. | 554 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Bryce | do | Same subject. The loan convention was signed Jan. 10. | 554 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. McCreery (telegram). | Jan. 16 | Same subject. The text of the loan convention sent the Minister Jan. 3 is accurate, save the date paragraph. | 555 | |
| Jan. 26 | Same subject. Text of the loan convention submitted to Congress, together with a message from the President urging its approval. | 555 | ||
| Mr. McCreery to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Jan. 31 | Same subject. The Honduran Congress rejected the loan convention Jan. 31. | 562 | |
| Mr. Conant to Mr. Knox | Feb. 6 | Same subject. Submits his expert opinion, as requested by the Department, on the financial aspects of the proposed loan by American bankers. | 562 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Lazo | Feb. 8 | Same subject. The Department has concluded its preliminary examination of the loan contract. | 566 | |
| Mr. Conant to Mr. Knox | Feb. 11 | Same subject. The changes made in the loan contract since his letter of Feb. 6 do not modify his views then expressed. | 567 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Lazo | do | Same subject. The loan contracts are satisfactory to the bankers, who are ready to execute them when the Minister is prepared to do so. | 567 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Cullom | Feb. 13 | Same subject. Submits a detailed account of the negotiation of the loan convention, and incloses a copy of the loan contract. | 568 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. McCreery (telegram). | Feb. 16 | Same subject. The loan contracts were executed in English on Feb. 15. | 572 | |
| Mr. Lazo to Mr. Knox | Feb. 20 | Same subject. The Minister has executed the loan contracts. | 573 | |
| Mr. McCreery to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 21 | Same subject. The Honduran Assembly on Feb. 20 prohibited the conclusion of any loan contract pending a report by a special commission. | 573 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Cullom | Feb. 27 | Same subject, Incloses copies, for the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, of the remarks by the bankers’ attorney, Mr. Jennings, before that committee. | 573 | |
| 23 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Lazo | Mar. 4 | Same subject. The loan contract has been filed in the Department of State. | 576 |
| 161 | Mr. McCreery to Mr. Knox | Mar. 25 | Same subject. Incloses copy of a manifesto of the Honduran Congress explaining its rejection of the loan convention. | 577 |
| Mr. Knox to various Senators | May 3 | Same subject. Informs the members of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations of the reasons for attitude of the Department in favor of the loan convention. | 581 | |
| 176 | Mr. McCreery to Mr. Knox | do | Same subject. Incloses an article from El Nuevo Tiempo in support of the loan convention. | 581 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Cullom | May 18 | Same subject. Accepts invitation to be present at a meeting May 24 of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | 583 | |
| Mr. Knox to the Senate Committee. | May 24 | Same subject. Statement in favor of the loan convention. | 582 | |
| 232 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Knox | Aug. 30 | Same subject. Mr. Zemurray was empowered on Aug. 29 by the President of Honduras to negotiate in the United States a loan of $500,000. | 607 |
| 85 | Mr. White to Mr. Knox | Feb. 4 | Same subject. Incloses the terms of the loan contract, negotiated by Mr. Zemurray, between Honduras and the Whitney Central National Bank of New Orleans for $500,000. | 607 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Cullom | Feb 6 | Same subject. Refers to his Feb. 13, 1911, and states that the loan contract therein mentioned has lapsed by limitation of time. | 608 | |
| Mr. Dávila to Mr. Wilson | Feb. 15 | Visit of the Secretary of State to Honduras. Expresses the pleasure it will give Honduras to receive Mr. Knox. | 624 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. White (telegram). | do | Same subject. Asks how long it will take to make the round trip, Tegucigalpa to Amapala. | 625 | |
| Mr. White to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 16 | Same subject. The round trip will require six days. | 626 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 27 | Same subject. Inquires for date of visit | 626 | |
| 105 | Mr. White to Mr. Knox | do | Financial affairs. The loan negotiated by Mr. Zemurray was approved Feb. 26 by the Honduran Congress, with certain significant alterations. | 609 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. White (telegram). | Feb. 29 | Visit of the Secretary of State to Honduras. It will be impossible for the Secretary to give the time necessary to go to Tegucigalpa. | 626 | |
| 55 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. White | Mar. 6 | Financial affairs. Acknowledges his No. Instructs him to do all he can to obtain ratification of the loan convention | 609 |
| Honduran officials to Mr. Knox. | Mar. 8–9 | Visit of the Secretary of State to Honduras. Speeches of welcome, and replies of Mr. Knox. | 626 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Cullom | Mar. 18 | Financial affairs. Refers to the Department’s Feb. 6 and informs him of the loan negotiations of Honduras with the Whitney Bank, and the terms. | 610 | |
| Mr. White to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 13 | Same subject. The President of Honduras will not again submit the present loan convention to the Assembly, but is disposed to favor some new convention. | 611 | |
| Apr. 16 | Same subject. Memorandum of the Department on the status of the loan negotiations. | 611 | ||
| Mr. Dávila to Mr. Knox | do | Same subject. Informs him that the Honduran Congress disapproved the loan convention Jan. 31. | 613 | |
| 118 | Mr. White to Mr. Knox | Apr. 18 | Same subject. Reports more fully the substance of his telegram of Apr. 13. | 614 |
| Mr. Sheldon to Mr. Knox | May 15 | Same subject. Introduces Mr. Sol Wexler, of the Whitney Bank. | 615 | |
| President Bonilla to President Taft. | June 5 | Visit of the Secretary of State to Honduras. Honduras is cordially appreciative of the visit of Secretary Knox, as Doctor Membreño, on special mission, will state in person. | 630 | |
| Mr. Wexler to Mr. Clark (telegram). | June 8 | Financial affairs. The President of Honduras cables that in case of differences between Honduras and the bankers, Honduras would accept as arbitrator the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Wexler desires to know whether or not this would be as suitable for the bankers as if the arbitrator were the Secretary of State. | 615 | |
| June 11 | Same subject. Memorandum of the Department of a conversation with Mr. Zemurray, who was informed unofficially what the best plan for arbitration would be, in the informal and unofficial opinion of the Department. | 616 | ||
| Mr. Wexler to Mr. Clark | do | Same subject. Refers to: his telegram of June 8 and makes further inquiries on the subject of arbitration. | 617 | |
| Mr. Belden to Mr. Knox | June 13 | Same subject. Incloses notes that passed between the Governments of Honduras and Salvador relating to the latter’s offer of its good offices in the financial affairs of Honduras. | 617 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wexler | June 18 | Same subject. Acknowledges his telegram of June 8 and his letter of June 11; the matter referred to has been taken up with Mr. Zemurray. | 618 | |
| President Taft to President Bonilla. | July 5 | Visit of the Secretary of State to Honduras. Doctor Membreño has presented His Excellency’s letter of June 5, the sentiments of which are cordially reciprocated. | 631 | |
| July 10 | Extradition convention between the United States and Honduras; text. | 619 |
ITALY.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1635 | Signor Catalani to Mr. Knox. | 1912. Oct. 18 | War with Turkey. Announces conclusion of a treaty of peace, at Lausanne, Oct. 18. Requests recognition of Italian sovereignty over Tripoli and Cyrenaica. | 632 |
| Mr. Adee to Signor Cataiani. | Oct. 21 | Same subject. Refers to his note of Oct. 18, with which this Government is much gratified. | 632 | |
| 111 | Mr. Knox to Mr. O’Brien | Dec. 5 | Same subject. Refers to the Ambassador’s Oct. 30. The Department will instruct him later in regard to the question of its extraterritorial rights in Tripoli and Cyrenaica. | 633 |
JAPAN.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 44 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Knox | 1912. Mar. 5 | Tokio Exhibition. Transmits notification of abandonment of the project to hold an international exhibition in Tokyo in 1917. | 647 |
| Mr Chinda to Mr. Knox | Mar. 6 | Same subject. Copy of instructions from the Japanese Foreign Office to notify this Government of the abandonment of the projected international exposition at Tokyo. | 648 | |
| 334 | Mr. Neville to Mr. Knox | Apr. 22 | Land laws of Chosen. Transmits ordinances of the Government General of Chosen relating to registration of land titles, effective Apr 1, 1912. | 642 |
| 86 | Mr. Brayan to Mr. Knox | June 14 | Same subject. Refers to his Feb. 7, 1911, and incloses copy of a dispatch of June 7, 1912, from the Consul General at Seoul, inclosing a circular issued that day notifying foreigners to present evidences of title to their lands. Incloses also his own note dated June 14 on the subject to the Japanese Foreign Office. | 643 |
| Mr. Chinda to Mr. Knox | July 29 | Death of Emperor Mutsuhito Notification of His Majesty’s death July 30 (Japanese time). | 634 | |
| President Taft to the impress Dowager (telegram). | do | Same subjects Expression of condolence. | 634 | |
| President Taft to Emperor Yoshihito (telegram). | do | Same subject. Expression of condolence. | 634 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instruction to make suitable expression of the sympathy of the President, the Government, and the people of the United States. | 635 | |
| Mr. Knox to Viscount Uchida (telegram). | do | Same subject. Expression of sympathy. | 635 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Chinda | July 30 | Same subject. Acknowledges Mr. Chinda’s July 29, and informs him that he has conveyed the sad news to the President, who has already sent his expressions of condolence. | 635 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Knox | Aug. 2 | Land laws of Chosen. Refers to his June 14 and incloses the answer of the Japanese Foreign Office to his note of June 14. | 644 | |
| Viscount Uchida to Mr. Chinda. | Aug. 12 | Death of Emperor Mutsuhito. Copy of an instruction to transmit the gratification of Emperor Yoshihito at the appointment of Mr. Knox as Special Ambassador to assist at the obsequies of His late Majesty. | 636 | |
| President Taft to Emperor Yoshihito. | Aug. 13 | Same subject. The Secretary of State, Mr. Knox, will be the President’s personal Special Ambassador at the obsequies of the late Emperor, if agreeable to His Majesty; and will be accompanied by General Pershing and Admiral Reynolds. | 636 | |
| 14 | Viscount Uchida to Mr. Bryan. | Aug. 17 | Same subject. Conveys the thanks of His Majesty for the appointment of the Secretary of State to represent this Government at the obsequies of the late Emperor Mutsuhito. | 637 |
| 367 | Mr. Scidmore to Mr. Knox | Aug. 23 | Land laws of Chosen. Incloses an ordinance and regulations dated Aug. 13 relating to land surveys and titles. | 645 |
| 43 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Bryan | Sept. 7 | Same subject. Approves the Ambassador’s action as reported in his Aug. 2, 1912. Notes with satisfaction that the new land laws of Chosen are not intended to affect in any way the validity of consular registrations. | 646 |
| 44 | Mr. Chinda to Mr. Adee | Oct. 11 | Accession of Emperor Yoshihito. Transmits the autograph letter of Emperor Yoshihito announcing the death of Emperor Mutsuhito, and his own accession to the throne. | 637 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Chinda | Oct. 16 | Same subject. The autograph letter of the Emperor has been laid before the President, whose reply will be delivered by the American Ambassador. | 638 | |
| 382 | Mr. Scidmore to Mr. Knox | Nov. 2 | Land laws of Chosen. Incloses semiofficial publication stating that issue of title deeds will be unnecessary under the new laws. | 646 |
| Mr. Knox to President Taft. | Nov. 15 | Death of the Emperor Mutsuhito. Report of the Special Ambassador of his mission. | 638 |
LIBERIA
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 10 | Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox | 1911. Apr. 17 | Reorganization of the Liberian Frontier Force under American officers. Transmits request of the Liberian Government for the nomination of American army officers. | 662 |
| 10 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Crum | May 25 | Same subject. The matter of appointment of American officers will receive consideration. | 663 |
| 25 | Mr. Crum to Knox | Jan. 8 | Disturbances on the Anglo-Liberian Frontier. Reports that an encounter took place in the neutral zone between Liberian and British, troops, four Liberians being killed. | 652 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 10 | Reorganization of the Liberian Frontier Force under American officers. The President of Liberia requests the designation of American officers. | 663 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Crum (telegram). | do | Same subject. Officers are ready to undertake the work, provided commissions are issued and allowances are made. | 663 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 11 | Financial affairs. Instruction to send to Department full statement of Liberian finances for 1911. | 667 | |
| Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Jan. 13 | Same subject. Receipts for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 1911, $478,000; disbursements $490,000; floating debt $201,000. The General Receiver is anxiously expected. The Government absolutely confident it can meet the requirements for the new loan. | 668 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Reorganization of the Liberian Frontier Force under American officers. Liberian Legislature made provision for salary and housing of American officers. | 663 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Crum (telegram). | Jan. 17 | Financial affairs. Increase of floating debt of $200,000 shows bad management; and as the Loan Act makes no provision for new debts, this Government may have to withdraw its sanction of the loan agreement. | 668; | |
| Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Jan. 23 | Same subject. Explains causes of increase of floating debt, and that the real debt was only $111,000. Retrenchment and reform measures have been introduced | 668 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Falkner | Jan. 26 | Same subject. The French Ambassador states that his Government has appointed Mr. Frederic Wolf to he French Receiver of Liberian customs in accordance with the loan agreement. | 669 | |
| 21 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crum | Feb. 13 | Reorganization of the Liberian Frontier Force under American officers. American officers expect to leave shortly for Monrovia to take up this work. | 664 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Falkner. | Feb. 23 | Financial affairs. The Department has informed the Liberian Government of necessary terms of settlement with individual creditors of Liberia prior to negotiation of the new loan. | 669 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Kuhn, Loeb & Co. | Feb. 29 | Same subject. The loan agreement as now amended appears satisfactory to the Department. | 670 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Skinner (telegram). | Mar. 7 | Same subject. Informs him that he is appointed Special Representative of Dr. Falkner, Financial Representative of Liberia. | 670 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crum (telegram). | do | Reorganization of the Liberian Frontier Force under American officers Instructs for the Liberian Consul-General to sign contracts with American ex-army officers. | 664 | |
| Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Transmits telegram to Consul-General Lyon authorizing him to sign contracts with American officers. | 664 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Lyon (telegram). | do | Same subject. Transmits above telegram. | 665 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crum (telegram). | do | Financial affairs. Loan agreements all signed Mar. 7. General Receiver Reed Page Clark will leave for Europe Mar. 14. Special Representative Skinner will meet Mr. Clark in London and begin negotiations with European creditors. | 671 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Jusserand. | Mar. 13 | Same subject. Incloses copy of the loan agreement. [Same to the British and German Ambassadors.] | 671 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crum (telegram). | Mar. 27 | Same subject. Dr. Falkner hears that Liberia will probably default on interest of 1871 loan. Bankers want statement of receipts for last six months and other information. | 671 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Falkner (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to wait in London for further instructions. | 672 | |
| Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 28 | Same subject. Money has been cabled to London to pay interest on 1871 loan. | 672 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crum (telegram). | do | Disturbances on the Anglo-Liberian frontier. The British Government complains of noncompliance by Liberian officials with the Anglo-Liberian frontier agreement. Instructs to bring the matter to the attention of the Liberian Government and to urge that steps be taken to settle the incident. | 654 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reid (telegram). | Mar. 28 | Same subject. Advises him of above telegram and instructs to request the British Government to have patience for a satisfactory solution of the trouble. | 656 | |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Knox | Mar. 30 | Financial affairs. Requests rotation of the Receivers at port of Monrovia. | 672 | |
| Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 1 | Disturbances on the Anglo-Liberian frontier. Reports steps taken by the Liberian Government to bring the incident to a satisfactory conclusion. | 656 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reid (telegram). | do | Same subject. Transmits above telegram and expresses hope that the British Government will be patient and show leniency toward the Liberian Government. | 657 | |
| Mr. Clark to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 5 | Financial affairs. He understands that the German Receiver must be stationed permanently at Monrovia. Considers this unfortunate and that Receivers should rotate. | 673 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Clark (telegram). | Apr. 8 | Same subject. Nothing has been agreed on concerning duration of German Receiver’s tenure at Monrovia. French request for rotation seems equitable. | 673 | |
| Mr. Skinner to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 9 | Same subject. Creditors are pressing for prompt settlement. | 674 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Skinne (telegram). | do | Same subject. Liberian Government cabled £1,750 on Mar. 28 to pay interest on 1871 loan. Instructions of Mar. 27 confirmed. | 674 | |
| 1687 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reid | Apr. 11 | Disturbances on the Anglo-Liberian frontier. Advises him that American officers are on their way to Liberia to reorganize the Frontier Force and that the Department expects improvement in the conditions on the frontier. | 657 |
| Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 12 | Same subject. The British Government will exercise all possible forbearance and has suspended action against Liberia. | 657 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reid (telegram). | Apr. 15 | Same subject. Instructs to express appreciation for action reported in his telegram of the 12th inst. | 658 | |
| Mr. Bernstorff to Mr. Knox | Apr. 22 | Financial affairs. The German Government intends to say to the French Government that under the loan agreement the General Receiver is to direct the Receivers and therefore has the right to assign them to the different posts; that the Government of the United States, prior to conclusion of the agreement, promised the Monrovia post to the German Receiver; that this, and the additional right under the agreement to represent the General Receiver in his absence, were essential conditions that Germany can not now give up. Requests opinion of the department on the foregoing. | 674 | |
| Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (telegram) | May 2 | Reorganization of the Liberian Frontier Force by American officers. Reports arrival of officers. | 665 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Skinner (telegram). | May 6 | Financial affairs. Instructs him to proceed with negotiations. | 675 | |
| Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 9 | Disturbances on the Anglo-Liberian frontier. The Liberian Government requests the appointment of Capt. Young, Military Attaché, on the Liberian Boundary Commission. | 658 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crum (telegram). | May 14 | Same subject. Capt. Young, Military Attaché, can not accept appointment from Liberian Government. | 658 | |
| 1014 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Jusserand | May 15 | Financial affairs. Replies to his note of Mar. 30. Considers that to maintain equitable conditions, the German Receiver is entitled to the Monrovia post, other compensating concessions having been heretofore made to Great Britain and France. | 675 |
| 656 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bernstorff | do | Same subject. Acknowledges his Apr. 22; by way of reply, incloses copy of the note of May 15 to Mr. Jusserand. | 678 |
| 27 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crum | do | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Clark’s Apr. 5 and Department’s Apr. 8, and incloses the correspondence relating to the Monrovia post for the German Receiver. | 678 |
| Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 16 | Disturbances on the Anglo-Liberian frontier. Capt. Young has recommended Capt. Ballard for appointment on boundary commission and recommendation has been accepted by Liberian Government. | 658 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. British Consul General complains of nonappearance of Cooper and Lomax at Monrovia to answer charges. Whereabouts unknown. | 659 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Falkner | May 18 | Financial affairs. Transmits information from Mr. Skinner concerning settlements with creditors, and 60-day delay in concluding these. | 679 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Crum (telegram). | May 21 | Disturbances on the Anglo-Liberian frontier. The British Government reports further trouble on the frontier. Instructs to urge immediate action to restore order. | 659 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Reid (telegram). | do | Same subject. Advises mm that the American officers engaged by the Liberian Government to reorganize the Frontier Force have arrived at Monrovia, and it is believed that conditions will soon improve. | 659 | |
| Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 23 | Same subject. Liberian Government doing its utmost to have the accused officials, Lomax and Cooper, brought to Monrovia, and begs continued good offices of the United States Government with the Government of Great Britain. | 660 | |
| Mr. Skinner to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 22 | Financial affairs. Loan negotiations have been concluded. | 679 | |
| Mr. Falkner to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. Discusses the problem presented by German creditors concerning debts subsequent to Dec. 31, 1910. | 679 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Skinner (telegram). | June 25 | Same subject. Instruction to tell German creditors that Dr. Falkner will urge desired settlement. | 680 | |
| Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (telegram) | do | Same subject. General Receiver Clark awaits official notification before assuming control of customs. | 680 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 26 | Disturbances on the Anglo-Liberian frontier. Cooper and Lomax brought to Monrovia to-day. | 660 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Crum (telegram). | June 29 | Same subject. The British Government reports the murder of eight native chiefs and that Lomax and Cooper were present and connived. Instructs to ask for a searching investigation that guilty parties may be brought to justice. | 660 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Financial affairs. Recommends that Clark constitute the Receivership in form on July 1 and then await approval by bankers of terms of settlement with creditors. | 681 | |
| Mr. Knox to Kuhn, Loeb & Co. | July 10 | Same subject. It appears that the functions of the new receivership are inconsistent with the old agreement (Erlanger). Therefore it will be established in form only for the present. | 681 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Crum (telegram). | July 11 | Same subject. Bankers expect to issue bonds as soon as formally authorized by Liberia. | 682 | |
| Mr. Skinner to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Creditors demand interest at 5 per cent from July 1. | 682 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Crum (telegram). | July 12 | Same subject. Liberia must retain sums due Fiscal Agent as of July 1. Instructs him to have Clark enter into the functions of General Receiver necessary to secure such sums. | 682 | |
| Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 16 | Same subject. Liberia will place sums due Fiscal Agent to Clark’s credit provided no interest on outstanding loans will be required after June 30. | 683 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Crum (telegram). | July 19 | Same subject. Instructs to inform Clark that interest on old loans will run until final adjustment; but if Liberian Government will deposit the sums due under new loan agreement, no other interest payment will be necessary. The reservations made under old loans will revert to Liberia when the loans are canceled. | 683 | |
| Mr. de la Rocca to Mr. Knox | do | Same subject. The French Government assents to the assignment of the German Receiver to the Monrovia post; but, as this arrangement disturbs the equipoise between France, Germany, and Great Britain in Liberia, in compensation France desires that the United States admit the propriety of granting her such facilities as may be required for rectifying the Franco-Liberian boundary, and also favor assignment of the French Receiver to the post nearest that boundary. | 683 | |
| Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 29 | Same subject. Mr. Lange has held the posts of Receiver and of Vice Consul together for some time, and will not resign the latter until the full establishment of the receivership. The Liberian Government consequently will intimate to Germany that Lange’s exequatur will be revoked upon complete establishment of Receivership. | 684 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | July 31 | Same subject. Replies to Department’s July 19, that Clark urges holding at Monrovia of interest under old loans or offsetting payment thereof against the new loan. Double payment of interest will cripple the Receivership. | 684 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Crum (telegram). | Aug. 14 | Same subject. It is impossible to prevent double payment of interest until cancellation of old loans, but the advances will ultimately be returned to Liberia. | 685 | |
| Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Aug. 19 | Same subject. Liberian Government can not understand why, if it is expected to be satisfied with the bankers’ assurances concerning repayment of advances, the bankers should not on their part accept Liberia’s assurances of payment. Double interest payment is unjust. | 685 | |
| Mr. Haniel to Mr. Knox | Aug. 23 | Same subject. Mr. Lange intends to resign the consulship as soon as he becomes Receiver, but Liberia demands his resignation before that event. Germany objects, and sees no harm in Receivers being also Consuls. | 686 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Haniel | Sept. 11 | Same subject. The Department does not agree with the German Government that the double tenure of office would be unobjectionable and regards Liberia’s position as reasonable. The difficulty could be easily avoided by the prompt appointment of a new German consul. | 686 | |
| 1059 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. de la Rocca. | do | Same subject. Answers his July 19; does not agree with France that the assignment of the German Receiver to Monrovia upsets the equilibrium between the Governments concerned. Boundary rectification as a proportionate counterpoise the Department can not seriously entertain; this question is in any event inappropriate at the present juncture. | 687 |
| 54 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Herrick | do | Same subject. Transmits correspondence with France and Germany in regard to Receivers’ posts and Mr. Lange’s double tenure, and instructs to express this Government’s confidence in France’s continued support of the loan. | 689 |
| 142 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Leishman. | do | Same subject. Instruction of same tenor as to Mr. Herrick. | 689 |
| 1764 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reid | do | Same subject. Instruction of same tenor as to Mr. Herrick, adding an expression of thanks for Great Britain’s hearty cooperation in the loan matter. | 690 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crum (telegram). | Sept. 12 | Same subject. Refers to his July 29. Summarizes the correspondence with France and Germany. | 691 | |
| Mr. Bundy to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Sept. 22 | Disturbances on the Anglo-Liberian frontier. Reports trial and acquittal, on the charge of murder, of Lomax and Cooper. | 661 | |
| 54 | Same to same | Oct. 12 | Reorganization of the Liberian Frontier Force under American officers. Transmits report of the Military Attaché on the present state of the Frontier Force. | 665 |
| 2127 | Mr. Phillips to Mr. Knox. | Oct. 16 | Disturbances on the Anglo-Liberian frontier. Incloses a note from the Liberian Minister at London concerning the trial and acquittal of Lomax and Cooper. | 661 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crum (telegram). | Nov. 23 | Financial affairs. As the three Receivers have now been appointed Clark should at once organize the Receivership, remit all sums received for 1912 loan, and make full report. | 691 | |
| 65 | Mr. Bundy to Mr. Knox | Nov. 29 | Same subject. Department’s Nov. 23 transmitted to Clark. Incloses documents evidencing that the Receivership came into full operation on Nov. 26. | 692 |
| 66 | Same to same | Nov. 30 | Same subject. Reviews the steps taken toward organizing the Receivership, and incloses the correspondence in regard to Mr. Lange’s double tenure. | 694 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 4 | Same subject. Clark, General Receiver, will insist on his right to locate Receivers, which they deny. | 697 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Bundy (telegram). | do | Same subject. Department approves Clark’s course. | 697 | |
| 67 | Mr. Bundy to Mr. Knox | Dec. 9 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence concerning the assignment of Receivers. | 698 |
| Same to same | Dec. 19 | Message of the President of Liberia to the Legislature. Text. | 649 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Bundy (telegram). | Dec. 21 | Financial affairs. Directs him to repeat to Clark Department’s instructions to assign French and British Receivers to their respective boundary ports. | 700 |
LUXEMBURG.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox (telegram). | 1912. Feb. 25 | Death of Grand Duke William of Luxemburg. Announces. | 702 | |
| President Taft to Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide (telegram). | Feb. 26 | Same subject. Condolence | 702 | |
| Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide to President Taft (telegram). | Feb. 28 | Same subject. Acknowledges above telegram | 702 | |
| 6 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox | Apr. 4 | Same subject. Incloses letter from Grand Duchess Marie Anne announcing the death of Grand Duke William and that the regency will be continued until the attainment of majority by Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide. | 702 |
| 23 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bryce | May 8 | Same subject. Incloses a letter from the President acknowledging above letter. | 703 |
| June 18 | Accession of Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide to the Throne of Luxemburg. Speech from the Throne before the Chamber of Deputies. Text. | 703 | ||
| Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox | Aug. 7 | Same subject. Incloses letter from the Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide announcing. | 704 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Bailey | Sept. 28 | Same subject. Incloses letter from the President acknowledging above letter. | 705 |
MEXICO.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 581 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox | 1911. May 23 | American claims for damages growing out of the revolution. These are being received and filed in the Embassy. | 929 |
| 634 | Same to same | June 7 | Same subject. The diplomatic corps desire to ac jointly in bringing, foreign claims before the Mexican Government. Incloses a letter to this effect from the Spanish Minister. | 929 |
| 657 | Same to same | June 15 | Same subject. A court of claims has been established by the Mexican Government to deal with Claims for damages arising from the late revolution. Comment on its personnel. | 930 |
| 376 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson | June 16 | Same subject. Approves his action as described ii his No. 581 relating to riling of claims in the Embassy; instructs him to distribute claims circular to claimants. | 931 |
| 672 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox | June 23 | Same subject. Incloses circular instruction he has sent to consuls regarding claims. | 931 |
| 398 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson | June 27 | Same subject. Acknowledges desire details of proposed joint action by diplomatic crops. | 932 |
| 692 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox | June 30 | Same subject. Acknowledges Department’s No. 376 and reports compliance therewith. | 933 |
| 712 | Same to same | July 6 | Same subject. Acknowledges Department’s No. 398 incloses rules of the new claims commission; ask for instructions as to the attitude to take toward it, and the manner of advising claimants. | 933 |
| 422 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson | July 12 | Same subject. Acknowledges his No. 692, approve his action and instructs to follow inclosed instruction in advising claimants. | 936 |
| 424 | Same to same | July 13 | Same subject. Acknowledges his No. 672 and approves his action as therein stated. | 936 |
| 734 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox | July 20 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s No. 376 transmits note from Foreign Office requesting to know whether claims submitted to it by the Embassy are to be presented to the new claims commission. | 937 |
| 762 | Mr. Dearing to Mr. Knox | Aug. 2 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s No. 422; incloses Embassy’s instruction to claimants a amended. | 937 |
| 796 | Same to same | Aug. 9 | Discrimination against American railway employees. Mexican employees will strike in order to force discharge of American employees. Mr. Dearing has requested the Mexican Government to give hearing to the latter’s representatives. | 910 |
| 820 | Same to same | Aug. 16 | Same subject. Gives statistical information regarding railroad employees. | 912 |
| 476 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Dearing | Aug. 17 | American claims. Acknowledges his No. 734; instructs to advise the Foreign Office that American claimants will be referred in the first instance to the claims commission, diplomatic measures being reserved for future consideration. | 939 |
| 489 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dearing | Aug. 22 | Same subject. Acknowledges Embassy’s No. 712 and refers him to Department’s No. 476 for the desired instructions | 940 |
| 515 | Same to same | Aug. 31 | Discrimination against American railway employees. Acknowledges receipt of his No. 820 and requests copies of the publication quoted. | 913 |
| 518 | Same to same. | Aug. 31 | American claims. Acknowledges his No. 762 and suggests an alteration of the Embassy’s claims circular, and of form of claims note to the Foreign Office. | 940 |
| 948 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox | Sept. 19 | Same subject. Transmits message of President de la Barra, in which reference is made to foreign claims. | 941 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Sept. 20 | Same subject. It is reported that the claims commission will give priority to claims made by Mexicans; requests instructions; suggests inquiry whether the report is true. | 941 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Sept. 22 | Same subject. Instructs to address the Foreign Office as suggested in his Sept. 20; if the report is true, to add to the inquiry that if the Government is in accord with the commission, further resort to the latter would seem useless, and diplomatic measures will become necessary. | 941 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 2 | Same subject. Department’s instruction of Sept. 22 complied with. He has also requested an extension of time to Nov. 1. | 942 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Oct. 9 | Same subject. Time extended to Nov. 1, claims to be filed with the Foreign Office, which will present them to the claims commission. | 943 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Wilson | Oct. 11 | Same subject. Claimants are being advised to present claims to the Department or Embassy for transmission informally through diplomatic channels, but disclaiming for this Government any guaranty of collecting them. | 943 | |
| 1019 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox. | Oct. 21 | Same subject. Transmits claims circular prepared in accordance with instruction of Oct. 11. | 944 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Oct. 28 | Same subject. Further extension of time refused. | 946 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Nov. 1 | Same subject. The Department will seek further time through Mexico’s confidential representative. | 946 | |
| 613 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Wilson | Nov. 7 | Same subject. Action of the Ambassador approved in stating to certain claimants that this Government has waived no rights to present claims diplomatically by advising initial presentation to the commission. Gives reasons for preferring not to make diplomatic representations. | 946 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Nov. 21 | Same subject. Instruction to request extension of time to Jan. 1. 1912. | 947 | |
| 1083 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 22 | Same subject. Requests further general instructions to claimants. Suggests that all claims not yet before the commission be presented en masse diplomatically. | 948 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Nov. 25 | Same subject. Time extended to Dec. 31; claims to go through Foreign Office. All claimants will be notified. | 949 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Nov. 27 | Same subject. Instruction to thank the Foreign Office for extension of time. | 949 | |
| 652 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson | Dec. 2 | Same subject. Acknowledges his No. 1083 and refers him to Department’s Oct. 11 for information about instructions to claimants; approves his Nov. 25 as to notifying claimants. The Department is not inclined to present claims en masse diplomatically, as suggested. | 949 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wickersham. | 1912. Jan. 3 | Political affairs. Incloses note from Mexican Ambassador of Dec. 30, 1911, requesting more vigilant maintenance of the neutrality laws of the U.S. The Department of State draws a clear distinction between the enforcement of those laws and activities desired by the Mexican Government which, if carried out, would be equivalent to participating with that Government in putting down a revolution—activities incompatible with the neutrality of the United States. | 708 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Lascurain | Jan. 4 | Same subject. Acknowledges his note of Dec. 30, 1911, requesting stricter enforcement of the neutrality laws of the United States; the note has been copied to the Attorney General for such action as he may find suitable. | 709 | |
| 1203 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox. | Jan. 6 | Same subject. Incloses note from the Mexican Foreign Office relative to seditious propaganda from within the United States by Vásquez Gómez. | 710 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Jan. 8 | American claims. Instructs to express to the Foreign Office this Government’s dissatisfaction with the attitude of the Mexican Government toward American claims, particularly those arising from border engagements at Douglas and El Paso, and at Agua Prieta and Ciudad Juárez; but it finds it now necessary informally to request prompt attention to the latter. | 950 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Jan. 10 | Same subject. Instruction of Jan. 8 complied with; the Foreign Office desires the claims referred to presented to the commission, but this will be unsatisfactory, direct diplomatic representations being preferable; diplomatic corps considering joint action in view of inimical attitude of the commission. | 951 | |
| 1204 | Same to same. | do | Political affairs. Incloses article from the official organ of the Mexican Government treating of the relations between the United States and Mexico; suggests laving it before the President. | 712 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Jan. 13 | American claims. Instruction to represent the Douglas and El Paso incidents according to instruction of Jan. 8, and to inform the Department further in regard to all classes of claims. | 952 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Jan. 16 | Same subject. All Governments except China and Germany are submitting claims to the commission, but it is working unsatisfactorily; diplomatic treatment of border and Alamo cases recommended. | 952 | |
| Same to same. | do | Discrimination against American railway employees. Transmits memorandum of interview with railway president relative to Mexicanization of the National Railways by discharge of American employees. | 914 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Jan. 17 | American claims. He has urgently presented the border and Alamo cases to the Government, which promises immediate action through consular inquiries, to be followed by judicial proceedings. | 953 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Jan. 18 | Same subject. Gives reasons for desiring to present claims in first instance to the commission but the Ambassador may continue to press for early hearings, and especially to urge the Government to investigate the El Paso and Douglas incidents. | 954 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Jan. 22 | Same subject. The Alamo cases will be taken up at once directly with the Embassy, since the commission has no jurisdiction over cases of personal injury or loss of life within Mexican territory. The El Paso and Douglas cases will be settled directly by consuls, with appeal to the commission. | 954 | |
| 1224 | Same to same. | Jan. 23 | Political affairs. Describes the political, military, and economic conditions of Mexico. | 713 |
| 1247 | Same to same. | Feb. 2 | Same subject. Incloses copy of his letter to the American Consul General at Mexico City relative to protection of American interests, desired by Mr. G. P. Robinson of the Suriana Mining and Smelting Co. | 715 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 3 | Same subject. Zapatistas now in control of territory between Cuernavaca and Chilpanzingo. Strike impending of 1,200 American employees of Mexican railways. | 716 | |
| Mr. Knox to President Taft. | do | Same subject. Quotes Mr. Wilson’s telegram of Feb. 3 and suggests that War Department strengthen the border guard. | 716 | |
| Mr. Stimson to Mr. Knox. | do | Firing across boundary. Col. Steever reports having notified Mexican authorities to prevent firing into the United States in case of disorder in or about Juárez. Similar notification sent by Governor of Texas. Refers to similar warnings in 1911 without effect. Requests instruction. | 878 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 5 | Political affairs. Describes military and political situation. | 717 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. State of Chihuahua a unit against the Federal Government. | 717 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | American claims. Douglas and El Paso claimants are being advised of the substance of Mr. Wilson’s Jan. 22, and to present their claims directly to the consuls. | 955 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 6 | Political affairs. Orozco elected Governor of Chihuahua. Fear of intervention by United States. | 717 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Permission for passage of Mexican troops over American soil. Foreign office inquires whether 500 or 600 soldiers may pass to Ciudad Juárez from Eagle Pass over Southern Pacific Railway; arms, etc., on separate train if required; object is to deal more adequately with Ciudad Juárez situation. | 888 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Colquitt (telegram). | Feb. 7 | Same subject. Inquires whether Texas acquiesces in request of Mexico as to passage of troops over American soil. | 888 | |
| Mr. Colquitt to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. No objection to granting request of Mexican Government. | 889 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Stimson | Feb. 7 | Same subject. Advises him that the President has directed that permission be granted for passage of Mexican troops over American territory, their arms and ammunition to be shipped as baggage and the troops to be escorted by American troops. | 889 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Although the border patrol may be strengthened, the President’s attitude is the same as expressed in his message to Congress last year. | 717 | |
| Mr. Stimson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. United States troops have captured in New Mexico 13 armed Mexicans who had invaded the United States near El Paso. | 718 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Describes political and military situation; portions of the press are anti-American. | 718 | |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Casas Grandes authorities have declared against the Federal Government. American colonists notified to surrender their arms; they will resist; the consul will protest. | 718 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. MacVeagh and Mr. Nagel (telegram). | Feb. 8 | Permission for passage of Mexican troops over American soil. Advises them of consent of this Government to passage of Mexican troops over American territory, and requests their assistance therein. | 890 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Advises him of permission for Mexican troops to pass over American territory, and instructs him so to inform the Foreign Office. | 890 | |
| Mr. Colquitt to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 9 | Same subject. If it is the purpose of Mexican troops, for whose passage over American soil has been granted, to fight rebels in Chihuahua, he withdraws his consent to their passage through Texas. | 890 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Colquitt (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Department understands that the passage of Mexican troops is only for the purpose of preserving order in Ciudad Juárez and not for general hostilities. Unless the Mexican Government will confirm this understanding, the permission will be withdrawn. | 891 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes telegram to Governor of Texas and instructs him immediately to cancel the permission pending further instructions to be based on his report that the troops will be used solely to preserve order at Juárez. | 891 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. MaeVeagh and Mr. Nagel (telegram). | Feb. 10 | Same subject. Informs him of cancellation of permission for passage of Mexican troops. | 892 | |
| Mr. Colquitt to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Asks whether or not Mexican troops passing through American territory would meet armed resistance on attempting to reenter Mexico at Juárez. | 892 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Edwards (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Department approves his protest, which should be based on the ground that Americans must not be left without means for self-defense. | 719 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Repeats Mr. Edwards’s information and instructs to protest, making reservations as to damages and injuries. | 719 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 11 | Permission for passage of Mexican troops over American soil. The Mexican Government withdraws its request for passage of troops, but circumstances may arise which will cause a renewal thereof. | 592 | |
| Mr. Stimson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 12 | Political affairs. The 13 Mexicans mentioned Feb. 7 have been delivered to proper civil authorities. | 719 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes instruction to consular officers in Mexico, authorizing denial of intention of the United States to intervene; consuls must be strictly neutral, but must insist on protection of American lives and property. | 720 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instruction that it is the policy of the Department to leave all American citizens in Mexico to follow their own judgment in regard to remaining or departing from their domiciles, except where some specific region is peculiarly perilous, when they may be advised to leave. If the lawlessness becomes general, the Department may instruct all consular officers to give publicity to advice to all Americans to return to their country, and that claims for losses or injuries to American citizens will at the proper time be presented to the Mexican Government. | 720 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | American claims. The Department is advising Americans in Mexico to use their own judgment as to remaining or leaving; if they leave disturbed districts, any losses thereby will be claimed on their behalf by this Government. | 955 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Colquitt (telegram). | Feb. 13 | Permission for passage x)f Mexican troops over American soil. Informs him of withdrawal of Mexico’s request for passage of troops. | 893 | |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 15 | Political affairs. Armed United States soldiers crossed into Mexico from El Paso on a street car and were stopped by Mexican customs officers, resulting in strong feeling against Americans. | 721 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 16 | Same subject. Reports having made representations concerning protection of American interests in the State of Durango, where conditions are desperate. | 721 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Feb. 18 | Same subject. Many complaints from Americans in Sinaloa, where there is no protection of outlying towns. Vásquez Gómez assumed provisional presidency this day. | 721 | |
| 1266 | Same to same. | Feb. 19 | American claims. The Mexican Government is arranging for consular investigation of the Douglas and El Paso claims; Alamo claims referred to judicial inquiry. | 956 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Feb. 20 | Political affairs. Has made representations concerning danger to Americans in State of Jalisco, Oaxaca, and elsewhere. | 721 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to make representations (with reservation of reclamation rights) concerning protection of Americans at Velardena and Asarco; American Smelting & Refining Co. report serious conditions. | 722 | |
| 1270 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox | do | Same subject. The Ambassador reports bad conditions throughout Mexico. Strike of 1,200 American employees of Mexican railways impending. Representations have been made concerning protection of American citizens. | 722 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Feb. 21 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Feb. 20, 6 p.m.: urgent representations made regarding conditions at Velardena and Asarco. | 724 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Feb. 22 | Same subject. Americans being robbed and maltreated in Sinaloa. Consul instructed to advise them to remove to places of safety. | 724 | |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 23 | Same subject. General exodus to the United States from Ciudad Juárez. | 724 | |
| 1274 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox. | Feb. 24 | Presentation of a statue of George Washington. Incloses newspaper report of ceremonies on Feb. 22 of presentation by American citizens in Mexico to the Mexican people of a statue erected in the city of Mexico. | 905 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Political affairs. The President is disposed to give warning that troops will be sent into Mexico as a police measure if there should be further injury to Americans on American soil as now threatened at Ciudad Juárez. | 724 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. If the President orders troops into Mexico as a police measure such action should be explained and intention immediately to withdraw after restoration of order should be announced. Further observations. | 725 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Suggests that in case of preparations to send troops into Mexico at Ciudad Juárez it should be declared that this part of Mexico is in rebellion against the established government, with which the United States is friendly. Other observations. | 725 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Feb. 25 | Firing across boundary. Inquiries whether Mexican Government would be disposed spontaneously to prevent fighting in or about Juárez to avoid firing into United States. | 878 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 26 | Same subject. Will act at once on Department’s telegram of Feb. 25. | 879 | |
| Mr. Crespo to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Is instructed to learn what credit may be given to press report that American troops have orders to cross into Mexico if shots are fired from Mexico into the United States. | 879 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to renew officially and emphatically the warning against firing into American territory. | 879 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Feb. 25, 7 p.m., and reports Mexican Government’s order to forces at Ciudad Juárez to engage rebels at about 13 miles distant from Juárez and under no circumstances to make resistance in that town. | 879 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Feb. 26 | Same subject. Department has replied to inquiry of Mexican Ambassador that press reports of orders to United States troops to cross into Mexico if shots are fired into the United States are without foundation; troops massed at El Paso are merely a deterrent to such firing. Instructs to emphasize to Foreign Office the necessity of preventing it. | 880 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Has sent the Foreign Office a friendly but firm note in regard to the Ciudad Juárez situation. | 880 | |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The rebel commander, Campa, has sent him a notice to all foreigners in Ciudad Juárez to seek a place of safety, as he is about to attack that city. | 880 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Edwards (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to give to both Campa and the Federal commander informal and unofficial warning against firing into the United States. | 881 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to warn both the President and the Foreign Office of the serious consequences of firing into the United States at Ciudad Juárez, and to renew suggestion to engage the enemy at a safe distance from the town. | 881 | |
| 121 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crespo | do | Political affairs. Regrets the passage of United States troops across the frontier at El Paso on a street car; appropriate apologies have been made to Mexican consul at El Paso. | 726 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Feb. 20, 6 p.m., and Mr. Wilson’s Feb. 21, 5 p.m. The “American citizens” mentioned include men as well as women and children. | 727 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 27 | Same subject. A Mexican official warned the Embassy that if United States troops cross the line at Ciudad Juárez, Americans in Mexico City will be generally massacred. Mr. Wilson has demanded protection for Americans and other foreigners. | 727 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Vásquez Gómez is apparently the leader of the revolution; he should either be excelled from the United States or imprisoned. | 727 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Velardena situation bad; Americans ask protection; vigorous representations have been made. General situation dangerous. | 728 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Firing across border. Instructions of Feb. 26 complied with. | 881 | |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Ciudad Juárez surrendered to General Campa. | 882 | |
| 1285 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox. | Feb. 28 | Same subject. Transmits correspondence with Mexican Government relating to Ciudad Juárez situation. | 882 |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Political affairs. The Foreign Office suggests that Vásquez Gómez open letter to President Madero, published widely Feb. 25, might justify the Government of the United States in proceeding against him. Further, requests rigid prevention of shipment of arms into Mexico via Ciudad Juárez. | 728 | |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Ciudad Juárez In rebels’ hands. They have set up a local government and will collect duty on imports. Rumors of Villa’s defection. | 728 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crespo | Feb. 29 | Same subject. Vásquez Gómez is being watched, but has not yet been observed in a breach of the neutrality laws. | 729 | |
| Same to same. | do | Same subject. If the Mexican Government close Ciudad Juárez to international commerce, the question would arise whether there is in fact a state of belligerency. | 729 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Feb. 20, 6 p.m. Americans at Velardena reported safe. | 730 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Mar. 1 | Same subject Advises him of the purport of the two notes sent to the Mexican Ambassador on Feb. 29. | 730 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Instruction to urge the immediate sending of adequate relief to the Americans at Velardena. | 730 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Urgent representations made to Mexican Government concerning assaults on the Suriana mine; G. P. Robinson and others have requested aid. | 730 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Mar. 1, 5 p.m., and his own Feb. 29, 7 p.m.; Americans at Velardena well. | 731 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 2 | Same subject. Heavy emigration of Americans from all parts of Mexico; the situation grows steadily worse. | 731 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Mar. 2 | Same subject. Instruction to inform Americans that it is the Embassy’s duty to advise them to withdraw from specified localities where lawlessness so threatens their safety as to make withdrawal prudent; consuls to care for abandoned property where possible. | 731 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Text of the President’s proclamation of Mar. 2, 1912, admonishing citizens of the United States to observe the neutrality laws and warning those that engage in acts subversive of the peace of Mexico that they will not be protected by the United States Government from the legal consequences of such acts. The Ambassador is instructed that the proclamation is not a declaration of neutrality nor a recognition of a state of belligerancy in Mexico, but merely a warning to American citizens not to participate in disturbances in Mexico. The Ambassador will so state to the Mexican Government. Text of statement to the press is quoted to the Ambassador, to be laid before the Mexican Government. | 732 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crespo | do | Same subject. Incloses a copy of the President’s proclamation of Mar. 2. | 733 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 3 | Same subject. The President’s proclamation is construed to mean that Americans are warned to leave Mexico, with intention to intervene. | 734 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Department fears the Mexican press may be misinterpreting the President’s proclamation; instructs to deny intention of the United States to intervene. | 734 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 4 | Same subject. Quotes his statement to the Mexican press in pursuance of Department’s instruction of Mar. 3; believes the President’s proclamation is now understood. | 735 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Mexican Government has declared in the press its correct appreciation of the President’s proclamation. The Ambassador continues to allay misgivings of Americans and Mexicans. | 735 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to make emphatic public denial of intention of the United States to intervene. | 735 | |
| Mr. Stimson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Military news from Chihuahua; Orozco and Salazar join the rebels; Villa attacks Orozco. | 736 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crespo | do | Same subject. A foreign port in the hands of insurgents is regarded as if it were still in the hands of the parent government and consequently open to the intercourse and commerce of other nations, except where passage through such port is prevented by the parent government. Therefore the United States Government considers itself without legal basis for prohibiting the routing of mail through Ciudad Juárez when that is the only port through which mails can be dispatched to that section. Moreover, postmaster of a foreign country can not properly act within the United States; still less a foreign consul, as requested by the Mexican Government: accordingly mail can not properly be delivered to a Mexican consul, except official mail for officials of the parent government. | 736 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 5 | Same subject. Describes difficulties of warning Americans to leave isolated points. | 737 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Mexican Government, alarmed by the enormous importation of arms through Ciudad Juárez, calls the Ambassador’s attention to the practical recognition of the Madero Government by the Diaz Government, but declares that the present Government has no intention of treating with the rebels in arms; if the present Government should fall, the United States could hardly refuse to intervene. Requests, therefore, that the Government of the United States seek a way to stop the importation of arms and ammunition. | 737 | |
| Mr. Crespo to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Since the rebels are not belligerents, the Mexican Government asks only that the introduction of arms and ammunition through Ciudad Juárez be prevented, as such introduction would violate the neutrality laws of the United States. | 737 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | Mar. 6 | Same subject. Refers to his Mar. 5. The Department must depend on the consulate’s discretion regarding warning Americans to leave particular localities. | 738 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Mar. 6 | Same subject. All Latin-American missions have been instructed to promote friendly appreciation of the patient attitude of the United States toward Mexico; to explain the reasons for sending troops to the border to prevent firing into American territory; to make known the purport of the President’s proclamation of Mar. 2; and to emphasize the determination of the United States not to intervene. | 738 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Mexico City authorities have called on all foreign and native friends of order to arm themselves to aid the Government in maintaining order. Mr. Wilson states the measures he purposes taking. His European colleagues disapprove the permission to ship arms and ammunition across the frontier to revolutionists. | 739 | |
| 750 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson | do | American claims. Acknowledges his 1266 and instructs to Dress the claims for prompt settlement. | 956 |
| 33 | Mr. Ching Yin Tang to Mr. Knox. | do | Protection of Chinese subjects. Requests permission for Chinese subjects in Mexico, threatened with violence, to seek refuge in the United States. | 926 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 7 | Political affairs. Committees from the foreign colonies in Mexico City will be armed by the local authorities. Americans have been counseled by the Ambassador to tender their services to the Government, but to refrain from participating in Mexican affairs. | 739 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Edwards | do | Same subject. The Department can not authorize a consul to accent the care of bullion or money. | 739 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 8 | Same subject. Representatives of the great powers request the Ambassador to ask the Mexican Government for definite guaranties of safety for foreigners in Mexico City. | 740 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crespo | do | Same subject. Refers to his Mar. 5. There being no recognized state of belligerency in Mexico, the rules of warfare are not involved, the status is one of peace, and there exists no interdiction of commerce outside the jurisdiction of Mexico, whose Government must itself enforce all laws touching commerce. But even if a recognized belligerency existed it would not cause a prohibition of commercial traffic in arms and ammunition, as is shown by the Hague convention, Articles 4, 6, and 7. However, the neutrality laws of the United States do make illegal certain specified acts, even where no belligerency exists, when directed against a friendly government; but those laws do not place the offenders, though penally liable in this country, under extraterritorial obligation; nor is this Government so placed. Thus neither the so-called neutrality statutes nor the general laws of neutrality prohibit mere commercial exportation of arms and ammunition; hence the Executive is legally powerless to prevent that traffic as long as it remains purely commercial and is unconnected with any act prohibited by the statutes. Therefore the sale of supplies in El Paso to Mexicans, whether insurrectos or supporters of the Government, and their delivery across the border, is not in violation of the statutes. | 740 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | American claims. Congressional action likely as to Douglas and El Paso cases owing to inaction of consuls; instructs him to urge action. | 957 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 9 | Political affairs. Refers to his Mar. 6, 10 p.m., and March 7, 10 p.m., and inquires why the Mexican Government is unable to control mobs. Approves Ambassador’s course. Instructs to repeat caution to Americans to keep aloof from partisan affairs. | 742 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | American claims. Foreign Office declares it is making progress with the border eases. | 957 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 10 | Political affairs. The instructions of Department’s Mar. 9. 7 p.m., have been executed. | 743 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 11 | Same subject. The German Minister has been instructed to pursue a course analogous to that of the United States. | 743 | |
| 1143 | Mr. Crespo to Mr. Wilson | Mar. 11 | Same subject. That the neutrality laws of the United States fail to cover many important points, does not afford sufficient ground for failure of the Government and people of the United States to take any measure calculated to prevent acts that come within the field of international duty. [Secretary of State Hamilton Fish quoted.] The Mexican Government therefore hopes this Government will take steps to prevent the continuance of exportation of arms and ammunition into Mexico. | 743 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | American claims. Instructs to hasten the border cases as much as possible. | 957 | |
| 1306 | Mr. Wil, on to Mr. Knox. | Mar. 12 | Discrimination against American railway employees. Reports interview with the President of Mexico regarding a strike threatened by American railway employees. | 916 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 14 | Political affairs. Suggests sending a war vessel to Mazatlan. | 744 | |
| Joint Resolution of Congress. | do | Same subject. A joint resolution to amend the joint resolution to prohibit the export of coal or other material used in war from any seaport of the United States to any American country the scene of domestic violence, except such as may be excepted by the President, and until otherwise ordered by the President. | 745 | |
| Proclamation by the President. | do | Same subject. Proclamation of the purport of the foregoing joint resolution. | 745 | |
| 762 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson | do | Same subject. Acknowledges the Ambassador’s No. 1247 of Feb. 2, regarding protection of American citizens, and calling attention to Secretary Blaine’s Statement of the law in 1891, with quotation thereof. | 746 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 15 | Same subject. Requests 500 rifles and ammunition for the American colony. | 747 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Mar. 16 | Same subject. Instructions relating to the presentation to the Mexican Government of the President’s proclamation of Mar. 14. | 747 | |
| 134 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crespo | do | Same subject. Refers to his No. 1143 of Mar. 11 and to his own note of Mar. 8; the proclamation of the President, of Mar. 14, has modified the then existing statutes so as to inhibit under specific conditions the exportation of materials of war until otherwise ordered by the President or by Congress; this action was taken in the desire to promote the return of peace to Mexico and should be construed as an act of friendship. | 747 |
| Mr. Wilson to President Taft | do | Same subject. The exceptions under the proclamation come under three heads: (1) it would be unwise at present to except shipments of arms and ammunition to the Madero Government (reasons given); (2) it would be unwise to except large shipments to private enterprises (reasons given); (3) but, in spite of the attending dangers, it appears urgent to except shipments consigned to the Ambassador or nearest Consul for the use of American citizens. These shipments might well be conducted as ordered for Santo Domingo in 1906 in pursuance of the joint resolution of Apr. 22. 1898. | 748 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Mar. 17 | Same subject. Refers to his Mar. 15, 5 p.m., and Department’s Mar. 16, 7 p.m., and quotes the form of a presidential order in pursuance of joint resolution of Apr. 22, 1898: The Department is investigating the ways and means for shipping arms and ammunition for the use of American citizens. | 750 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Dangerous conditions prevail. | 75 | |
| 149 | Mr. Alger to Mr. Knox. | do | Protection of Chinese subjects. Reports having acted on previous instructions in a similar case to protect Chinese threatened with violence. | 926 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 18 | American claims. An American citizen has asked him to define his proper course in case of mob attacks, with a view to establishing claims for damages. | 958 | |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Knox. | do | Political affairs. Americans in Acapulco desire advice about leaving. Unfriendly Mexican attitude due to fear of intervention. Instructions requested. | 751 | |
| Mr. Lespinasse to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Believes wide publicity in Tabasco of the President’s proclamation of Mar. 2 would create an excellent impression. | 751 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crespo | Mar. 18 | Same subject. Vásquez Gómez has been under observation but has not been found violating the neutrality statutes of the United States. The writing of letters in this country and forwarding them by the United States mails into Mexico, inciting an uprising against the Government of Mexico, is not a violation of the neutrality laws. | 752 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Lespinasse (telegram). | Mar. 19 | Same subject. Refers to his Mar. 18, and gives permission to circulate the President’s proclamation of Mar. 2 without alteration of its language. | 752 | |
| 769 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson | do | Same subject. Refers to his Mar. 6, 10 p.m., which states that his European colleagues disapprove this Government’s permission of shipment of arms across frontier to revolutionists. Their Governments would probably in a like situation take a like position. International law did not and does not require prohibition of such shipments, nor did the neutrality laws of the United States prior to Mar. 14. | 752 |
| 235 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Ching Yin Tang | do | Protection of Chinese subjects. The request of the Minister dated Mar. 6 is being complied with. | 927 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | Mar. 20 | Political affairs. Instructs to amend; Department’s Mar. 6. 7 p.m. | 753 | |
| 1320 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. General review of political, military, and economic situation. The President’s proclamations of Mar. 2 and Mar. 14 have had an excellent effect in official circles but not elsewhere. | 753 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | American claims. Refers to his Mar. 18; the Department can not lay down any other rules regarding the matter therein mentioned than those of international law (Moore’s Digest, vi. 809). | 958 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 21 | Political affairs. Refers to Department’s Mar. 17, 10 p.m., and gives details concerning shipments of arms. | 755 | |
| 1170 | Mr. Crespo to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. Requests that the President permit certain shipments of arms and ammunition for General Sanjinés at Ojinaga, forwarded by the Mexican consul at El Paso, and detained at Marfa, Tex., by the United States authorities. | 755 |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Again requests permission to ship arms to General Sanjinés at Ojinaga. | 755 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Foreign Office makes the same request as Mr. Crespo’s of even date. | 756 | |
| 771 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson | do | American claims. Incloses a circular to consular officers relating to collecting information as to American property in Mexico for use in future claims for damages. | 959 |
| 772 | Same to same. | do | Discrimination against American railroad employees. Acknowledges his No. 1326 and instructs him to continue to report fully on the situation. | 91 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 22 | Political affairs. States quantity of arms needed by the American colony. Requests instruction as to method of entering the shipment at the frontier. | 756 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The prohibition of entry of foodstuffs will cause much bitterness toward Americans. Mines will have to shut down within two weeks. Considers it best to shut down at once and have Americans withdraw. This, together with strict enforcement of the President’s proclamation, will effectively stifle the revolution. | 756 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegrams). | do | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Mar. 21, 11 a.m., and his own Mar. 22, 11 a.m. Requests increase of arms shipment. | 757 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Mining companies report that prohibition of entry of dynamite will cause shutting down all mines and some 20,000 discharged employees will immediately join the forces of disorder. Obregon elected President. | 757 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 23 | Taxation of foreigners by provisional revolutionary Government. Requests instructions in view of demand by such government of taxes due to Federal Government. | 907 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | American claims. Department’s citations from Moore’s Digest seem to deny a government’s responsibility for mob violence unless lack of due diligence can be shown; the Ambassador considers Department’s Feb. 12, 5 p.m., to hold Mexican Government liable without regard to the degree of diligence. | 960 | |
| 1327 | Same to same. | do | Same subject. Requests instructions in regard to claims for damages due to current disturbances. | 960 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Mar. 24 | Political affairs. Inquires, relative to his Mar. 22, 9 p.m., if it is feasible to enter dynamite through Vera Cruz. The President’s proclamation does not affect clothing, dry goods, hardware, and foodstuffs. | 757 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | do | Same subject. The entry of foodstuffs, clothing, dry goods, and hardware is not prohibited by the proclamation. The Attorney General is considering the exemption of dynamite for mines and other industrial purposes. | 757 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 25 | Same subject. Two responsible Americans desire to order additional arms for same purpose as stated in his Mar. 22, 12 m., and Mar. 22, 6 p.m. | 758 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to his Mar. 22, noon, and Mar. 22, 6 p.m. Arms will be sent Mar. 28, consigned to him but invoiced to military attaché, who will be disbursing officer. | 758 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Mar. 24, 7 p.m.; is making inquiries of miners about dynamite. | 758 | |
| Mr. Wickersham to President Taft. | do | Same subject. Reviews the various interpretations that have been placed upon the term “arms or munitions of war;” gives a practical working definition thereof for the use of the officials on the border. | 759 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 26 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Mar. 24, 7 p.m., and his Mar. 25, 10 p.m. The Mexican Government ‘will endeavor to bring out the supply of dynamite at Dinamita, for the use of mines in northern Mexico. If this prove not feasible, dynamite will be admitted from the United States. | 761 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. He has requested the Governor of San Luis Potosí to protect Americans; he has agreed. Press censorship rigid; consular telegrams are being refused. | 762 | |
| 1334 | Same to same. | do | Same subject. Transmits correspondence between the Embassy and the Foreign Office relative to guaranties of protection to Americans in Mexico City. | 762 |
| 137 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crespo. | do | Same subject. Refers to his note No. 1170 of Mar. 21 and telegrams of Mar. 21 and 22. Informs him that the President has ordered released for exportation into Mexico the arms and munitions of war specified in the note No. 1170. Hereafter the consignors of arms and ammunition for the Mexican Government will take the matter up with the Mexican Embassy, which will submit the particulars to the Department; they will then be placed before the President for his decision. | 765 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | Mar. 27 | Taxation of foreigners. Instructs that taxes should be paid under protest, which should be recorded; receipts should be taken. De facto authority may receive taxes, but this Government will regard such payment as relieving the payers from further obligation. | 907 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to repeat to the Mexican Government the instructions to Mr. Letcher. | 908 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 28 | Political affairs. Refers to his Mar. 26, 9 p.m. Instructs him to protest against refusal to receive consular or other official telegrams for the Embassy or the Department. | 766 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to his Mar. 25, 11 a.m. The Department will not recommend shipment of arms except upon his responsibility, and is not inclined to grant request of the two Americans without more specific information as to urgency of the need and the purpose to which the arms will be put. Noncompliance with similar requests might be pointed out as adverse discrimination. | 766 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to his Mar. 21, 10 p.m. Shipments therein mentioned have been authorized. | 766 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Mar. 28, 2 p.m. He has protested verbally, and will repeat protest when in possession of better information. | 767 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Press censorship severe. Will the Department consult with Stone as to action by Embassy? | 767 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Mar. 29 | Same subject. Refers to his Mar. 28, 10 p.m. Inquire whether or not Associated Press service can be continued and investigate the Mexican Government’s general policy in this matter. | 767 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 29 | Same subject. The use of the Associated Press wire is still refused. Other news deliberately stopped; wires cut. General situation bad. | 767 | |
| 1337 | Same to same. | do | Same subject. Incloses letter to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, stating the position of the Ambassador and of his Government toward Mexico; it is false that, as reported, he is conducting propaganda in behalf of Mr. De la Barra. | 768 |
| Mr. Crespo to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Mar. 30 | Same subject. Refers to a shipment of arms said to be authorized without the formalities specified in the Department’s note of Mar. 26. | 768 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instruction to request the Mexican Government to retain enough troops at Durango to protect Americans and their interests. | 769 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports attack on American railway employee. Puebla and Vera Cruz situations bad. Mexico City foreigners alarmed. Rigorous censorship continued. No consular advices. Will make further protest. | 769 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crespo (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers, to his Mar. 30. Reason for irregularity of shipment was lack of time. Further, explanations. Not being intended for the Mexican Government, the shipment is not of the kind contemplated in the Department’s note of Mar. 26. | 769 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | American claims. The Department deems it inadvisable to elaborate at present the subject of his telegram of Mar. 23, 11 a.m. | 960 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Discrimination against American railroad employees. The representatives of the American railway employees intend to request the Department to take extraordinary steps in behalf of the men and a strike is likely if they are unsatisfied with the Department’s or the Mexican Government’s attitude. Instructs to urge upon the latter the desirability of stopping the discrimination against American employees. | 917 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 1 | Political affairs. Referring to Department’s Mar. 29, censorship still in effect. The Government’s course is neither consistent nor just. | 770 | |
| President Tart to Mr. Wilson. | do | Same subject. The President concurs in the opinion (inclosed) of the Attorney General that an aeroplane about to be exported from El Paso to Mexico for the purpose of dropping explosives on Federals, should not be permitted exportation. An aeroplane, though not per se included in the definition “munitions of war,” is specifically acquired for the purpose of destroying human life, clearly becomes a munition of war, and is within the purposes that gave rise to the congressional joint resolution and the embargo created by the President’s proclamation thereunder. | 770 | |
| Mr. Vásquez to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Repeats the language of his manifesto of Feb. 17. States that on Mar. 31 he sent to the press an open letter to. President Madero, which he quotes. Assures Mr. Knox of the noble purposes of the revolution. | 771 | |
| 68 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Alger. | do | Protection of Chinese subjects. His action as reported in his Mar. 17 is approved. | 927 |
| 1235 | Mr. Crespo to Mr. Knox. | do | American claims. Commissioners have been named to investigate the Douglas and El Paso claims. | 960 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 2 | Discrimination against American railroad employees. The Cabinet has decided to reject all demands of American employees. States the nature of his representations to the Mexican Government. | 918 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Refers to Department’s Mar. 25, 4 p.m. The Mexican Government will take entire charge of the safety of the shipment of arms for Americans through Vera Cruz. Says the usual duty should be paid. | 772 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. The duty on the shipment of arms will be about $16,000, which the American colony will find hard to pay. Asks whether the Mexican Government could be allowed to take part of the shipment in payment of duties. | 772 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 3 | Same subject. Mexican authorities require passports of all persons leaving Chihuahua. Telegrams to Department delayed several hours on repeated occasions. Protests seem unavailing. Money-order service discontinued. | 773 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Nagel | Apr. 3 | Same subject. A shipment of cartridges from the United States to Salvador via Mexico is not in violation of the President’s proclamation of Mar. 14, which put the joint resolution of Congress into operation as to Mexico only. | 773 | |
| 134 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. Refers to previous correspondence concerning the need of arming the American colony. Proposes that instead of paying the duty on the shipment, the Mexican Government take the whole shipment to its own account and turn it over to the colony for their use during a stated period. | 773 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Apr. 4 | Same subject. Refers to his Apr. 2, 11 p.m. If the duty must be paid it should be done in the regular way | 775 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 5 | Same subject. The American colony will pay the duty on the arms and ammunition. | 775 | |
| 149 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crespo. | do | American claims. Acknowledges his Apr. 1. | 961 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 6 | Political affairs. Reports arrival of De la Barra | 776 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 7 | Same subject. An American, Heberlein, put in jail incomunicado by rebels, who ignore the consul’s demand for an explanation. Rebel chiefs in manifesto repudiate Vásquez Gómez. | 776 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Discrimination against American railroad employees. The Mexican Government hopes for a reconciliation between the railway management and the men. | 918 | |
| Same to same. | Apr. 8 | Same subject. The American employees will strike Apr. 15. | 918 | |
| 790 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson. | do | American claims. Acknowledges his No. 1327; instructs to bring all claims of the character mentioned to the attention of the Government, with reservations as to future action, and to send to claimants a circular worded in general as instructed June 16, 1911, adding that legal remedies must be exhausted before having recourse to diplomatic action. | 961 |
| 132 | Mr. Edwards to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. Attorneys for El Paso claimants intend not to submit claims to consul, but to await the commission provided for in the joint resolution before Congress directing the Secretary of State to investigate American claims. | 962 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Apr. 9 | Political affairs. Instructs to request permission for entry of additional arms and ammunition. | 776 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Instructs to inquire again what the general policy of the Mexican Government is in regard to censorship. | 777 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Censorship continues on all press telegrams to the United States. The Mexican press full of sensational stories about intervention. Anticipation of railway strike accelerating emigration. Revolution spreading. | 777 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. The shipment of arms and ammunition for the American colony is in transit from Vera Cruz. | 777 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. An American named Fountain threatened with execution. Protest made by consul, but rebel authorities insolent. Mail confiscated. | 777 | |
| 1351 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with retiring Minister for Foreign Affairs, Calero, succeeded by Lascurain. | 778 |
| 456 | Mr. Hanna to Mr. Knox. | Do | Discrimination against American railroad employees. Comments on the railway situation. | 919 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 10 | Political affairs. Refers to Department’s Apr. 9, 7 p.m., and his own Apr. 1, 11 p.m. The Associated Press will probably be forbidden free use of the wires. Asks for instructions. | 779 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Rebels under Salazar take Parral. Instructions requested regarding departure of Americans. | 779 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to insist on immediate release Hebberlein. | 779 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Edwards (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to investigate report that official despatches for American consul at Chihuahua were taken by rebels from messenger. If true, endeavor to secure the despatches. | 780 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | Apr. 11 | Same subject. Quotes telegram to the President from Orozco as leader of the revolution, repudiating the ideas contained in a published letter from Gonzalo Enrile to the President, and avowing Orozco’s friendly attitude toward the United States. | 780 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Apr. 11 | Same subject. Replies to his inquiry as to Americans leaving, and instructs to decide according to local conditions. | 780 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Replying to his request, Apr. 10, 11 a.m., for instructions, advises that no formal representations are desired. | 781 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. He has received from Orozco a letter saying that in view of nonrecognition of belligerency the rebel government will not recognize the consular representatives of the United States, who should not address the military commander on behalf the United States. This letter purports to be an answer to the consul’s protest against seizure of mail. | 781 | |
| Mr. Wickersham to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. He has advised those interested in procuring from the President exceptions to the prohibition of the proclamation of Mar. 14, that the President will deal with each case as it arises, and that applications should show the necessity for the exception and also that the explosives will safely arrive at destination and not fall into the hands of insurrectionists or otherwise contribute to disorder. Suggests that all such applications hereafter be sent to the President instead of to the Department of Justice. | 781 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Discrimination against American railway employees. Information received that when the American employees strike a rebel organization in Vera Cruz will begin destroying the railways and killing Mexican railway employees. | 920 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 12 | Same subject. Reports murders of American railway employees. Strike set for Apr. 17. | 920 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Apr. 13 | Political affairs. Arms for American colony have arrived; ammunition delayed by Mexican Government for lack of escort. Mr. Wilson has instructed the consul at Vera Cruz to protest and insist on immediate forwarding of the ammunition. | 782 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wickersham. | do | Same subject. Refers to his letter of the 11th instant and accepts his suggestion that applications be forwarded directly to the President. | 782 | |
| Mr. Wilson to President Taft. | do | Same subject. Incloses copies of Mr. Wickersham’s letter of Apr. 11 and the reply of Apr. 13. | 782 | |
| Same to same. | do | Same subject. Refers to his own letter of Mar. 16, regarding the three aspects of the question raised by the proclamation of Mar. 14; mentions an application for exception thereto made by the Southern Pacific Railroad of Mexico for use in defense of their American employees; considers that the exception should be made. | 78 | |
| Same to same. | do | Same subject. The murder of the American citizen Fountain and of American railroad employees, the increasing arrogance of the rebels, seizing of mails, depredations on American property, etc., seem to call for a strong protest and warning not only to the Government but also the people of Mexico. Submits draft of proposed representations. Submits for signature orders for exportation of arms to Americans (partly intended for American railroad employees) and to British residents of Sonora. Mentions the important group of Americans at Los Mochis, who are demanding that a warship be sent to the west coast; their isolation is causing the Department much anxiety. Discusses a plan as to the warships. Suggests that the impending strike of American railroad employees may call for a reiteration of warning to American residents to withdraw. | 784 | |
| Same to same. | do | Same subject. Submits for signature letters to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding permission for shipment of arms to British subjects in Sonora (referred to in his Apr. 12). | 786 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Taxation of foreigners. The provisional revolutionary government demands that payment by American citizens of freight rates due the railroad be made instead to said government. | 908 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Apr. 14 | Political affairs. Inquires about delayed Vera Cruz shipment of ammunition. Instructs to request entry of 150 rifles via Nuevo Laredo. | 786 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Apr. 14 | Same subject. Instruction to communicate textually the accompanying representations to the Mexican Government, stating that in view of the intolerable conditions in Mexico, the Government of the United States demands adequate protection for American life and property; gives warning that the Government and people of Mexico will be held responsible for all wanton or illegal acts that endanger American life and property; demands that American citizens arrested by either Federals or rebels for participation in insurrectionary disturbances shall be dealt with according to broad principles of equitable justice and humanity as well as in accordance with the principles of international law, for any departure from which the Government of the United States must hold the Mexican people strictly responsible. Also quotes instructions to the American consul at Chihuahua: To present to Orozco a copy of the foregoing, and further to say to Orozco that the practical murder of an American citizen by the order of one of his officers is viewed by this Government with grave concern; that this Government insists, where American citizens are arrested, on the observance of the rules of war followed by civilized nations; that failure to observe them will be deeply resented and must be fully answered for by the Mexican people. Also instructs him to say to the Mexican Government that retaliation against rebels who murder American citizens taken prisoners from Federals, by murder of those taken from rebels, is to be pointed out as utterly inhuman and should never be used in the case of American citizens. | 787 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes telegram of Apr. 14 to the Ambassador, and instructs to make to Orozco the representations therein formulated for him, informally and unofficially; also to say that he is instructed informally to say that he must continue to exercise his functions and make such representations to Orozco as occasion may demand; that he is warranted in doing so by possession of an exequatur from the Mexican Government as representative of the Mexican people. | 788 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to communicate to all consular officers, for their information, the Department’s telegrams of Apr. 14, 3 p.m., to the Embassy and to Mr. Letcher. | 788 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dye (telegram). | do | Same subject. Notifies him of shipment in his care, for officials of the Southern Pacific R. R. of Mexico, of arms and ammunition, to be delivered to such Americans as shall satisfy him of their right thereto, and the safety of the arms from falling into possession of rebels. | 789 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Apr. 15 | Same subject. Situation of Los Mochis Americans is causing anxiety. Ascertain whether the Mexican Government can send a ship with troops for their protection, and what that Government proposes to do in general for protection on the west coast. What would be thought of the sending of two United States naval vessels to afford refuge for Americans? | 789 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Department’s Apr. 14, 3 p.m., is being variously construed. | 790 | |
| Pascual Orozco to President Taft (telegram). | do | Same subject. Fountain was executed because he was righting the rebels, without considering his nationality. Rebels desire friendship of Americans. | 790 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | do | Same subject, instruction to investigate killing of Fountain and ascertain his citizenship. | 790 | |
| 1479 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bryce | do | Same subject. The President has granted the desired permission to ship arms to British subjects in Sonora. | 790 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Apr. 16 | Same subject. Orders have been issued for shipment of ammunition to the American Consul at Guadalajara. | 791 | |
| 798 | Same to same. | do | Taxation of foreigners. Instructions to Mr. Letcher cover the matter of freight payments referred to in the Ambassador’s Apr. 13. | 908 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 16 | Political affairs. On the 15th instant a note based on Department’s Apr. 14, 3 p.m., was delivered to the Foreign Office. Press comment inimical. Arms and ammunition received. | 791 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Discrimination against American railway employees. Suggests another effort to avert the strike. | 921 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 17 | Same subject. Efforts to avert strike unavailing. Asks for instructions to proceed actively to secure justice for the men. | 92 | |
| Same to same. | do | Message of President Madero to Congress read Apr. 1, 1912: attention called to passages concerning the Chamizal affair and the rumors of intervention. | 706 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Refers to Department’s Apr. 9, 5 p.m. The matter has been referred to the Governors of the States concerned. Owing to large emigration of Americans, the colony has an excess of arms and Consul at Guadalajara is so advised. | 791 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Apr. 15. Fountain American born. His execution was plain murder, done after consul’s protest. Rebels knew he was American citizen, and there is every reason to believe that was reason for his execution, as other prisoners were not executed. Orozco has apologized for the tone of his correspondence with the consulate and for seizure of mail. Bases stipulated by consul for his unofficial recognition accepted by ‘Orozco. Bases given. | 792 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Gives text of reply of Mexican Government to the Ambassador’s note based on Department’s Apr. 14, 3 p.m. The Foreign Office has made its reply public. | 792 | |
| 1364 | Same to same. | do | Same subject. Transmits copy of his note of Apr. 15 based on Department’s Apr. 14, 3 p.m. Mentions passages wherein it departs from the language of the Department. | 794 |
| Pascual Orozco to Mr. Wilson. | Apr. 18 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of note from the American consul embodying the Department’s instructions of Apr. 14, 3 p.m. Declares there is no antagonism to the Government or people of the United States. Believes the revolution meets all the requirements of a de facto government, but will recognize the American consuls accredited to the Madero Government. Gives reasons for declaring the revolution meets all the requirements of international law. States that he has accredited Manuel L. Luján as his agent to enter into relations with the Government of the United States and requests his reception even unofficially. Is ready, however, to communicate through any channel. | 795 | |
| 1369 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox. | Apr. 19 | Discrimination against American railway employees. Transmits letter from representatives of the unemployed American railway men relating to the availability of their services if needed by this Government. | 921 |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Refers to Department’s Apr. 15, 8 p.m., concerning Los Moehis Americans. Has been unable to get a satisfactory statement from the Foreign Office. Believes the Department should act according to the necessity of the situation and send a gunboat or transport. | 797 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Two Americans have been imprisoned at Chihuahua without any excuse. Release has been demanded. | 797 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Hostetter (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes the Ambassador’s Apr. 17, noon, and inquiries whether the Governor has power to act. If so, the consul will arrange for entry of arms and ammunition in transit to him for Los Mochis Americans and others. | 797 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The American Heberlein has been released. | 798 | |
| Mr. Magill to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 20 | Same subject. Shipment of arms to Guadalajara almost nullified by failure of Mexican Government to send permits to admit it. | 798 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Apr. 15, 8 p.m. The sending of a United States vessel should be heartily cooperated in by the Mexican Government. Instructs to explain the purpose to the Foreign Office and to the press. Terms of the desired explanation. | 798 | |
| Mr. Crespo to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 20 | Same subject. Refers to his own note No. 1229 of Mar. 30, relating to war materials detained at Marfa, Tex., and requests order releasing them. | 799 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Hostetter (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructions for distribution of arms. | 799 | |
| Mr. Luján to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. As delegate from General Orozco, he is ready to present his credentials and to receive any communication destined to the commander in chief of the revolutionary army. | 793 | |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 21 | Same subject. There is much talk in Monterey about intervention. | 800 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 22 | Same subject. Mr. De la Barra believes the present Government can not continue. Mexico City almost surrounded by rebels. Bad conditions in many States. | 800 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Apr. 23 | Same subject. Press reports of U. S. S. Maryland being on the way to Los Mochis are disturbing the Foreign Office. | 800 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Says the Mexico City press is violently anti-American. | 800 | |
| 108 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Edwards. | do | American claims. Acknowledges his No. 132; the Department has expressed to the Members of Congress in charge of the joint resolution that it deems it proper for claimants to have recourse in the first instance to the Mexican claims commission, and deprecates the attitude of said resolution. | 963 |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 24 | Taxation of foreigners. The provisional revolutionary government threatens confiscation of property of American citizen unless he pay an arbitrary sum of money or quantity of merchandise. | 909 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Unless a more obliging disposition is shown regarding the importation of arms and ammunition for Americans at Guadalajara, Tampico, and Sonora, the Ambassador may intimate that the Department will not recommend further exceptions to the President’s proclamation of Mar. 14 in favor of the Mexican Government. | 801 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reviews military situation. American papers discriminated against. | 801 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Apr. 25 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Apr. 24, 11 a.m. Relates his interview with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, who explained the delays relating to arms as resulting from antiquated business methods. | 801 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. A British war vessel will go to Mexican Pacific coast. | 802 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Stimson | do | Same subject. Requests that a transport now out of commission be sent as soon as ready to the west coast of Mexico for protection of American citizens. Gives details of voyage desired. Mr. Guyant will be taken to Topolobampo, whence he will proceed to Los Mochis to act as American consular agent. | 802 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Apr. 26 | Same subject. The transport Buford will sail for Mexican waters carrying Mr. Guyant, consular agent at Los Mochis. Instructions for informing Americans of purpose of sending the vessel, and explaining the same to the Mexican Government. The Yorktown will proceed to Topolobampo after report from the Ambassador of a favorable attitude of the Mexican Government. | 803 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 27 | Same subject. British war ships will visit Mexican waters with purpose identical with those of the United States; the effect of both will be excellent. | 804 | |
| Mr. Gilchrist to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Governor of Florida inquires whether the United States will intervene. | 804 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Gilchrist (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Governor of Florida is assured that the President has positively no intention of intervening in Mexico. | 804 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Alger et al (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Secretary in identic telegrams advises the consuls at Hermosillo, Mazatlah, Salina Cruz, and Acapulco of the movements of the Buford; instructs them to cooperate with her officers in relieving American citizens. | 805 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Guyant (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructions to investigate and report conditions of Americans on the west coast, and to assist in their relief. | 805 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | do | Taxation of foreigners. Refers to his Apr. 24 and instructs him that such “forced loans” or confiscatory exactions must be distinguished from ordinary taxation, and accordingly he should protest informally and unofficially against all arbitrary and discriminatory exactions, securing a record of such protests. | 909 | |
| Mr. Knox to President Taft. | Apr. 27 | Permission for passage of Mexican troops over American soil. Expresses his views as to inadvisability of such permission. | 893 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Guyant (telegram). | Apr. 29 | Political affairs. Instruction to inform the consul at Mazatlan that British subjects will be accommodated on the Buford there is room after taking on Americans. | 803 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Protection of Chinese subjects. Requests instructions as to 2,000 Chinese at Cananea threatened with violence. | 928 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson. | Apr. 30 | Discrimination against American railway employees. The Ambassador’s No. 1369 has been communicated to the Secretary of War. | 922 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Refers to his Apr. 27, 11 a.m.; the Department will not decide about sending a war ship until the British and French ships have arrived at Mexican ports. | 806 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Americans request that certain other foreigners be taken aboard the Buford. | 806 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | May 1 | Same subject. The Department will be glad to receive Britons and Spaniards on the Buford if there is room after Americans are cared for. | 806 | |
| Mr. Lujan to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Transmits telegram from General Orozco stating that the revolutionary party is treating Americans fairly, denying charges of forced loans and other oppressive measures, and stating military and political situation. | 807 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crespo. | do | Same subject. The Department can not grant his request to suspend traffic between El Paso and Ciudad Juárez. | 807 | |
| 804 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson. | do | Same subject. Refers to his 1364 of Apr. 17; instructs him to file at the Foreign Office a note communicating textually the Department’s instruction of Apr. 14, 3 p.m., to supplement his original note, which departed therefrom in some particulars. | 808 |
| Same to same (telegram). | May 2 | Protection of Chinese subjects. Instruction to inform consular agent at Cananea to use his unofficial good offices in behalf of the Chinese. | 928 | |
| Mr. Dye to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Chinese at Mazatlan may be expelled from Mexico. Inquires whether they may be permitted temporary residence in the United States. | 928 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dye (telegram). | May 4 | Same subject. There is no objection to temporary admission of expelled Chinese into the United States. | 928 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Inquires whether there are any Red Cross or other funds available for assisting needy Americans. | 808 | |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Pascual Orozco, by special envoy, has appointed Vásquez Gómez to be Provisional President of Mexico, with seat of government at Ciudad Juárez. | 809 | |
| Mr. Alger to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 5 | Protection of Chinese subjects. The Chinese colony are grateful for permission to seek refuge in the United States, but will make use of it only if necessary. | 929 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 7 | Political affairs. The original text of the Department’s instructions of Apr. 14, 3 p.m., has been transmitted to the Foreign Office. | 809 | |
| Mr. Garrett to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Pascual Orozco has ordered Vásquez Gómez to leave Mexico, owing to dissatisfaction with his policy as Provisional President. | 809 | |
| President Taft to Mr. Knox. | May 12 | Discrimination against American railway employees. Requests issuance to railway presidents and managers of a letter calling their attention to the need of finding work for the unemployed former American employees of the Mexican railways. | 922 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | May 13 | Same subject. Informs him of instructions to consuls in pursuance of the President’s request. | 923 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson et al. (telegram). | May 14 | Same subject. The data requested of the consuls was desired for the President personally, for the purpose of securing employment in the United States for the unemployed men. | 923 | |
| 1410 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox. | May 15 | Political affairs. Continues, from his dispatch of Mar. 20, review of the general situation in Mexico. | 809 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | May 17 | Same subject. Instruction to inform all deserving Americans of the availability of the Buford for transportation to the United States. | 811 | |
| Mr. Knox to 86 railway presidents. | May 17 | Discrimination against American railway employees. Letter in behalf of the unemployed men, as directed by the President. | 923 | |
| President Taft to Mr. Knox. | May 21 | Same subject. Approves steps taken in behalf of the railway men. | 924 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 24 | Political affairs. Zapata warns Americans to leave City of Mexico before his intended attack. | 811 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | May 25 | Same subject. If Zapata report is true, instructs to inform the Mexican President and the American colony. No reply to be made to Zapata. | 812 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Perfect defense plans for the American colony have been made. Zapata’s warning has caused little alarm. | 812 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 29 | Same subject. A proclamation by Orozco addressed to both the Mexican and the United States Governments has been prepared, declaring that continuance of aid by the latter to the former will make it impossible to protect Americans. Mr. Letcher suggests demanding safe conduct of American and other foreigners to the border. | 812 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | May 30 | Same subject. Instructs to make unofficial but firm demand of Orozco for explanation of his proclamation, protest informally but vigorously against any evasion of his obligation to protect noncombatants, and demand safe conduct for all Americans who desire to leave Mexico. Use his discretion as to advising Americans to depart. | 813 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 31 | Same subject. Orozco’s proclamation will be issued in greatly modified form owing to representations made by Mr. Letcher, Safe conduct promised. Rebels bitter toward Americans because of alleged frustration of their plans by permission by the United States of introduction of munitions of war. | 813 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | June 3 | Same subject. Reports assault on residence of an American, William H Craft; also seizure of powder. Consul’s protest unavailing. Suggests concerted action of Americans. | 814 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | June 5 | Same subject. The Department approves his course. | 814 | |
| Mr. Garrett to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Huerta has arrested Villa and sent him to Mexico City for trial. Orozco’s family en route to Europe; Orozco may follow. | 814 | |
| Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 6 | American claims. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, to avoid congressional action, wishes to pay all allowed border claims at once. | 963 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Schuyler (telegram). | June 7 | Same subject. Instructs to say that this Government hopes the border cases will be settled at once. | 963 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Orozco denies responsibility for threats to Americans; has made apologies. Rebels have received arms from Paso del Norte. | 814 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson and Mr. Edwards (telegram). | June 19 | Firing across border. Recapture of Ciudad Juárez is apparently intended by the Mexican Federal forces. Instruction to urge Mexican Government to attack so as to avoid firing across the line, and to suggest siege operations. | 883 | |
| Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Has complied with instructions of this date. Foreign Office says siege is impossible unless the Government of the United States can cooperate by preventing entry of supplies. | 884 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | June 20 | Same subject. President Madero declares no bullets will be allowed to penetrate American territory. | 884 | |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Mexican authorities assure him there is no present intention to take Juárez. | 884 | |
| 33 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Crespo | June 21 | Display of the American flag. Replies to the Ambassador’s note requesting that American consul at Ensenada do not unduly display the American flag, in view of the municipal regulations there limiting such display. This Government, under international law, has the right to display its flag daily and fails to find any reasonable ground for any restriction of that right in the present instance. | 903 |
| Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 24 | Firing across border. The Mexican Government officially informs him that it will try to take Juárez without battle by starving it out if necessary if the American Government will help by stopping entry of supplies. | 885 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 28 | Same subject. The President says the greatest care will be taken not to fire across the line in case of attack on Juárez, but hoped the American Government would cooperate. | 885 | |
| 879 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson. | June 28 | Political affairs. Incloses correspondence relating to recruiting in the United States of soldiers for the Mexican Government; connection therewith of Mexican Consul Llorente. The law peremptorily forbids such recruiting, which assails the national sovereignty of the United States (Moore’s Digest, vii, 879). The Ambassador is instructed to so advise the Mexican Government and to say that this Government can not reconcile such action with due regard for the sovereignty of a friendly neighbor, and trusts that the Mexican Government will at once proceed vigorously to stop it; and that the United States will prosecute all found guilty thereof. | 815 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Edwards and Mr. Letcher (telegram). | July 5 | Same subject. Informs him of murder of an American citizen, William Adams, at Colonia Diaz by rebels. Instructs to make unofficial but vigorous representations to the rebel authorities, and to do all that is possible to protect Americans. | 816 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes to him the instructions to Mr. Edwards and Mr. Letcher; instructs to make immediate and urgent representations to the Mexican Government as to need of its utmost effort for protection of American life and property. | 816 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Meyer. | July 13 | Same subject. Requests sending of a war ship to the west coast of Mexico, and suggests that one be also sent to the east coast. | 817 | |
| 907 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Wilson. | July 19 | Same subject. Informs him that arrangements have been made for sending war vessels to both the west and the east coasts of Mexico. Instructs him to explain the purpose of their visits to be only such as those which vessels of all nations are accustomed to make, with no ulterior purpose. | 818 |
| 1545 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox. | July 24 | Same subject. Acknowledges Department’s 879 of June 28; transmits copy of his note to the Foreign Office based thereon, its reply thereto, and other correspondence. | 818 |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Suspension of constitutional guaranties declared in certain States, due to increase of rebel atrocities and insufficient Federal forces. | 820 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | July 26 | Same subject. Senator Fall has attacked the Department’s Mexican policy, alleging certain named Americans killed and outraged. Instructs to investigate in regard to those named. | 820 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 28 | Same subject. The persons mentioned by Senator Fall have not been heard of at the Embassy. | 821 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to urge Mexican Government to make every effort to protect American life and property in Casas Grandes district, where rebels are disarming them and are very bitter against the Government of the United States. | 821 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 29 | Same subject. He has executed instructions as to Casas Grandes; Mexican Government promises to act as desired. | 822 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to transmit to Consul at Chihuahua the Department’s July 28, 12 p.m., with instruction to do all he can for Americans in rebel territory. Requests suggestions relating to Department’s Mar. 2, 2 p.m. | 822 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Edwards (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to say to rebel chiefs that willful molestation of Americans will be intensely resented by this Government, and informally and unofficially to demand that there be no maltreatment of American persons or property. | 823 | |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Suggests curtailment of importations at Ciudad Juarez, as well as exports, to weaken rebels financially. | 823 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 30 | Same subject. Has forwarded Department’s July 28, 12 p.m., to Mr. Letcher at Chihuahua, with the additional instruction of Department’s July 29, 4 p.m. | 823 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 31 | Same subject. Quotes his reply to Mr. Wilson’s instruction of July 30. | 824 | |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Acknowledges Department’s July 29, 7 p.m. Orozco says he will not listen to him officially, and that he disarmed Americans because he needed their arms. | 824 | |
| Mr. Dye to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Aug. 1 | American claims. None of the Douglas claimants have accepted the awards, and the Mexican Government intends to deposit the amounts thereof with the Secretary of State for distribution. | 964 | |
| Same to same. | Aug. 2 | Same subject. Describes the progress and status of border claims and unfortunate attitude of the Mexican agent. | 964 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Dye (telegram). | Aug. 3 | Same subject. Refers to his Aug. 1, and instructs to advise claimants that they are not compelled to accept the awards, and that this Government has reserved the right to proceed diplomatically. | 906 | |
| Aug. 9 | Same subject. Text of Senate Joint Resolution 103, “directing the Secretary of War to investigate the claims of American citizens for damages suffered within American territory and growing out of the late insurrection in Mexico.” | 966 | ||
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Aug. 12 | Political affairs. Orozco says Madero is about to resign. | 824 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Aug. 15 | Same subject. Conditions worse in southern Mexico. | 824 | |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Aug. 16 | Same subject. Orozco’s army all out of Juárez | 825 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Aug. 20 | Same subject. Federals now occupy Juárez. Refugees will return to their homes. | 825 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Meyer. | do | Same subject. Requests cooperation of the Vicksburg with consul at Hermosillo. | 825 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Aug. 21 | Taxation of foreigners. Refers to Department’s Mar. 27, and informs him that such protests as there mentioned are being made in regard to mining taxes demanded by local Federal authorities after payments already made to provisional revolutionary government, and Americans advised not to pay taxes a second time. | 910 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Aug. 22 | Political affairs. Conditions very bad in certain States. Recommends rigid precautions in Sonora. | 826 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Mexican Government discriminates against American trade and other interests. Suggests a positive stand against this attitude. | 826 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Aug. 24 | Same subject. The Vicksburg will cooperate as desired and other precautionary measures will be taken. | 827 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to Department’s 907 of July 19. Inform Mexican Government of Vicksburg’s schedule. Reference to future movements of Des Moines on east coast. | 827 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Taxation of foreigners. He is advised that the Federal Government will not attempt to require a second payment of taxes. | 910 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Aug. 26 | Political affairs. Acknowledges instruction regarding Vicksburg and Des Moines. | 828 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Doubts Mexican Government’s ability to cope with situation in Sonora. | 828 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Constitutional guaranties suspended over one-third of Mexico. Press censorship at all interior points. | 828 | |
| 1618 | Same to same. | Aug. 28 | Same subject. Reviews military, political, and economic situation. Recommends an alert and severe attitude. | 828 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Sept. 2 | Same subject. Instructs to request Mexican Government to place garrisons at all strategic points on frontier, adequate to deal with any disturbance; specifies number of men required. Instructs also to say that Mexican troops may pass over American territory for purpose of establishing said garrisons. | 833 | |
| General Wood to Mr. Knox. | Sept. 3 | American claims. Requests data collected by the State Department relating to the claims. | 567 | |
| 965 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson | Sept. 4 | Political affairs. Incloses an account of Mr. Calero’s interview with the President, at which the President impressed the Minister with this Government’s dissatisfaction with Mexico’s inadequate dealing with attacks on Americans. The Acting Secretary of State added that there were three points needing special consideration: (1) that murderers of Americans went unpunished; (2) that there was a general hostility toward American interests; and (3) that the Mexican Government was apparently not sufficiently energetic and zealous in combating the anti-American activities. | 833 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Sept. 5 | Same subject. Acknowledges his No. 1618 of Aug. 28. Announces the forwarding of a draft note to the Foreign Office embodying the three points brought out at Mr. Calero’s interview with the President Sept. 4. | 835 | |
| 966 | Same to same. | Sept. 5 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s telegram of Sept. 5; incloses the draft note therein mentioned; instructs him, on presenting the note, to do so textually and to say that such were his instructions. Before presenting it, to suggest to the Department any desirable changes in it that may occur to him. | 835 |
| Mr. Adee to President Taft (telegram). | Sept. 6 | Same subject. Requests his permission to send arms and ammunition to the consul at Nogales for consular agent at Cananea. | 835 | |
| 1643 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. Refers to Department’s instruction of Sept. 2, 1 p.m., and incloses his note to the Foreign Office in compliance therewith, and the reply of the Foreign Office, which declares that the Mexican Government is endeavoring to satisfy the request of this Government in regard to protection of American life and property; expresses thanks for permission to move troops “over American soil, and is awaiting the consent thereto of the Senate. | 836 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Dye (telegram). | Sept. 7 | Same subject. The President has given permission for the shipment of arms and ammunition for consular agent at Cananea. | 838 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to shipment of arms mentioned in telegram to Mr. Dye and instructs to arrange for their entry. | 838 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. The War Department has been requested to place additional arms and ammunition at Naco. | 838 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. As Dean of the Diplomatic Corps he has received from the rebels a notice of an early attack on the City of Mexico. | 838 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Hunt, Mr. Colquitt, and Mr. McDonald (telegram). | do | Permission for Mexican troops to pass over American soil. Requests the assurance of the Governors that it will be agreeable to the States of Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico to permit Mexican troops to pass through those States to points where rebels threaten the security of American citizens. | 895 | |
| Mr. Hunt to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. There is no objection on the part of Arizona to the passage of the troops. | 895 | |
| Mr. Colquitt to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Texas has no objection to the passage of the troops. | 896 | |
| Mr. Dye to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Sept. 8 | Political affairs. States cause of delay in forwarding from Naco the arms and ammunition for the consular agent at Cananea. | 839 | |
| Mr. McDonald to Mr. Knox (telegram) | Sept. 9 | Permission for Mexican troops to pass over American soil. It will be agreeable to New Mexico to permit the passage of the troops. | 896 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Sept. 10 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s telegram of Sept. 2, 1 p.m. Instructs to inform the Mexican Government that permission is granted for 1,000 to 1,200 troops to go from Ciudad Juárez via the Southern Pacific Ry. through the United States to Sonora, unarmed and escorted. | 896 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Suggests an emendation of note to be presented to Foreign Office, inclosed in Department’s No. 966 of Sent. 5. | 839 | |
| Mr. Dye to Mr. Knox. | Sept. 11 | Same subject. Arms and ammunition have arrived and have been put under guard at Bisbee. | 839 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Sept. 12 | Same subject. Requests complete text of emendations referred to in the Ambassador’s Sept. 10, 6 p.m. | 840 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Submits the text requested in Department’s Sept. 12, 5 p.m. | 840 | |
| Mr. Dye to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Firing across border. Rebel troops appearing near Agua Prieta the American commanding officer at Douglas warned both the Mexican Federal and rebel commanding officers to prevent firing across the border. | 885 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Rebel attacks on Agua Prieta and Nogales threatened. Instruction to inform Mexican Government that Federal forces must avoid firing across the line, and to suggest engaging rebels as far as possible from the boundary. | 886 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dye (telegram). | do | Same subject. The War Department has been requested to issue instructions similar to those to General Steever last June when Ciudad Juárez was threatened. Instruction to warn Federal and rebel officials against filing across the line. | 886 | |
| Mr. Dye to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. In reply to his note, rebel leader Rojas says he will try to delay attack on Agua Prieta until further instructed. | 887 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 13 | Same subject. Rebels have gone south | 887 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dye (telegram). | do | Same subject. Nogales reported threatened by rebels; if attack is likely, instruct vice consul as you have been instructed (Sept. 12, 8 p.m.) as to Agua Prieta. | 887 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. He has complied with instructions of Sept. 12, 8 p.m., and Mexican Government replies that immediate steps will be taken to prevent firing across the line at Agua Prieta and Nogales. | 888 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bowman et al (telegram). | Sept. 13 | Political affairs. Instructs the Consul and Vice Consul at Nogales, the Consular Agent at Cananea, and the Consul at Hermosillo to tell the Americans who have been supplied with arms that these are to be used solely for self-protection. | 840 | |
| Mr. Dye to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Sept. 14 | Same subject. Information concerning the distribution of arms to Americans. | 841 | |
| Mr. Garrett to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Sept. 15 | Same subject. Describes military situation | 841 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instruction concerning emendation of note, referred to in Ambassador’s Sept. 12. | 841 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Lascurain. | do | Same subject. Text of note to the Mexican Government concerning the treatment of Americans; specific instances are given of murder, rape, robbery, and other criminal assaults; redress is demanded for these and also for false imprisonment. Protest is made against censorship; also against restriction of American trade. The American Government can no longer, out of an unavailing regard for the amour propre of Mexico, patiently view the state of affairs as outlined; the Mexican Government must either show that it can handle the situation or confess that it can not; in the latter case the Government of the United States will consider what steps to take; and meantime desires a prompt statement of Mexico’s intentions in regard to (1) the capture and punishment of murderers of Americans, (2) ending of discrimination against American interests, and (3) improvement in general conditions in Mexico such as subject American settlers to hardships. | 842 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Sept. 16 | Same subject. Instruction to date the note Sept. 15 and present it at once. | 846 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Sept. 17 | Same subject. The note was dated Sept. 15 and was presented Sept. 17. | 846 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. The Minister for Foreign Affairs asked if the note was the same as that referred to by the President in the interview granted to Mr. Calero on Sept. 4. Mr. Wilson replied that it was. An answer was promised within four or five days. | 846 | |
| Same to same | Sept. 18 | Message of President Madero to Congress read Sept. 16. 1912; attention called to passage relating to American claims for damages. | 708 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Stimson | do | American claims. Transmits the data requested in his Sept. 3. | 967 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Sept. 19 | Permission for Mexican troops to pass over American soil. Instructs him to say to the Mexican Government that, as the United States granted permission to pass Mexican troops over its soil for the primary purpose of aiding in the protection of endangered American citizens, the failure of such troops to move against the rebels causing the danger leaves this Government somewhat bewildered. | 896 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Sept. 20 | Political affairs. Discusses the difficulties of disposing of the person of Pascual Orozco, sr. | 847 | |
| 400 | Same to same | Sept. 24 | American claims. The Foreign Office says that all the El Paso claimants intend to await the action of the Congressional investigating commission. | 968 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 25 | Political affairs. The Foreign Office requests the indefinite detention of General Campa, now in custody at Tucson. Mr. Wilson recommends refusal to extradite any rebel leaders, but to detain them as long as possible. | 847 | |
| Mr. Oliver to Mr. Knox | do | American claims. Requests the original petitions of claimants, for use of the War Department’s claims commission. | 968 | |
| 1016 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Wilson. | Sept. 27 | Political affairs. The Department hears rumors of a coup d’état whereby Madero will be succeeded by Pino Suarez, of an uprising to be led by Felix I Díaz, and of an understanding between Huerta and disaffected Federal troops. | 847 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Colquitt (telegram). | Sept. 28 | Permission for Mexican troops to pass over American soil. Requests to be informed it if will be agreeable to Texas to permit the passage of Mexican troops over United States soil over a definite route, unarmed and escorted. | 897 | |
| Mr. Colquitt to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Texas does not object to the passage of the troops. | 897 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. de la Cueva. | Sept. 29 | Same subject. Informs him that the Mexican troops may pass unarmed and escorted from Piedras Negras across American territory to reenter Mexico at Del Rio and Marathon, Tex. | 898 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Sept. 30 | Same subject. Instruction to inform the Mexican Government of permission granted as requested for Mexican troops to proceed from Piedras Negras to Del Rio and Marathon, over American soil. | 898 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Instruction to withhold or withdraw permission granted, in view of objection of Governor of Texas pending further information. | 898 | |
| Mr. Colquitt to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 1 | Same subject. If Mexican Government will eliminate Marathon and detrain troops only at Del Rio, there will be no objection. | 899 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Stimson | Oct. 2 | Political affairs. The Department desires that all Mexican insurrectionists that enter the United States be arrested under section 14, U. S. Penal Code, neutrality laws. | 848 | |
| Same to same. | do | Same subject. Gives names of Mexican insurrectionists in the United States now in custody; the Department of Justice is being requested to cooperate in detaining these persons. “ | 849 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wickersham. | do | Same subject. The Ambassador has been instructed that insurrectionists captured in this country can not be extradited on charges of insurrection, which is a political offense; nor even on account of civil crimes committed in Mexico while they are detained under our own laws, until these laws have been satisfied. | 849 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Oct. 3 | Same subject. Refers to his Sept. 20 and 25. The Department believes insurrectionary leaders captured in this country can not be surrendered to the Mexican Government on charges relating to the present revolutionary disturbances since the extradition treaty with Mexico excepts surrender for political offenses. Instructs him so to say to the Mexican Government, informally, and add that this Government expects to place such leaders in military custody under the provisions of the neutrality statutes, and that the laws of this country will have to be satisfied before request for extradition can be acceded to. | 850 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Schuyler (telegram). | Oct. 4 | Permission for Mexican troops to pass over American soil. Instructs him to advise the Mexican Government of the amendment suggested by the Governor of Texas to the itinerary of the troops. | 899 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Oliver | Oct. 8 | American claims. Transmits the petitions requested in his Sept. 25. | 968 | |
| 1727 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 9 | Permission for Mexican troops to pass over American soil. Reports that other arrangements have been made by the Mexican Government for the troops and the permission though appreciated is no longer necessary. | 900 |
| 274 | Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox | Oct. 16 | Political affairs. Reviews military and political conditions, and attitude toward Americans. Foreigners are expecting intervention of the United States. | 850 |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 17 | Same subject. Felix Díaz, at Vera Cruz, is expecting attack by Federals. Committee of consuls requested him to avoid fighting within the city, and requested Mr. Canada to hold U. S. S. Monterey and send for Des Moines. | 853 | |
| Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Has notified Government there must be no bombardment of Vera Cruz dangerous to innocent foreigners. Has told German Chargé d’Affaires that Germans could, if necessary, take refuge on the Des Moines. | 853 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Meyer | do | Same subject. Requests return of the Des Moines to Vera Cruz with instructions to the commander to observe strict neutrality. | 853 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Schuyler (telegram). | Oct. 18 | Same subject. Instruction to say to Foreign Office that this Government hopes no fighting at Vera Cruz will endanger the persons and interests of Americans and other noncombatants. | 855 | |
| Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 18 | Same subject. Foreign Office strongly objects to entrance of Des Moines into port of Vera Cruz at present on account of general excitement over her supposed mission. In view of Mr. Schuyler’s remonstrances there will be no bombardment. | 851 | |
| Mr. Adee to MacVeagh. | do | Same subject. Requests holding up of all shipments destined for Vera Cruz. | 855 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 19 | Same subject. Transmits a letter from Felix Díaz to the Secretary of State, requesting recognition of the belligerency of the armed forces under his command. | 856 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Schuyler (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Des Moines will arrive Vera Cruz Oct. 20 and will care for as many foreigners as possible. Instructs him so to inform the German Chargé d’Affaires. | 857 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Instructs him to say to Foreign Office that in sending a gunboat to Vera Cruz—which is admittedly under rebel control—this Government is fulfilling an imperative duty toward Americans and their interests. The Department regrets that any other purpose should have been perceived than the one communicated to the Mexican Government. | 857 | |
| Mr. Azueta to Mr. Canada | do | Closure of port of Vera Cruz. Notifies him of the closure of the port of Vera Cruz. The American ship Seguranza should leave as soon as possible. | 900 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Azueta | Oct. 20 | Same subject. Has notified this Government of the action of the Mexican Government closing the port of Vera Cruz to the Seguranza. | 901 | |
| Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Political affairs. The Mexican Government’s policy at Vera Cruz is to surround the city and prevent escape of Díaz; no bombardment is contemplated. | 857 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. The Mexican Government no longer objects to arrival of the Des Moines at Vera Cruz. | 858 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 21 | Same subject. Transmits notification from Federal General Beltran to Mr. Canada that Vera Cruz will be taken by force of arms and advising precautions in behalf of Americans. | 858 | |
| Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Felix Díaz rapidly losing prestige. | 858 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Schuyler (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to reiterate the hope expressed in Department’s Oct. 18, 2 p.m. | 859 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 22 | Same subject. Describes situation of noncombatants at Vera Cruz. | 859 | |
| Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The most stringent orders have been given to do as little damage as possible to foreign interests at Vera Cruz; no intention of bombardment. | 859 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 23 | Same subject. The battle has begun all around Vera Cruz. | 860 | |
| Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Felix Díaz has been captured. This collapse will merely prolong the trouble; there should be United States war ships in every Mexican port. | 860 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Meyer (telegram). | do | Same subject. This Government does not claim the right of asylum, but that of temporary refuge is interpreted broadly enough to allow some latitude to the judgment of the officer called on to determine the specific case; upon him the Department places the responsibility, as in the case of Commander Hughes at Vera Cruz in regard to Felix Díaz. | 860 | |
| 768 | Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox | do | Same subject. Incloses a series of documents and reports referring to the taking of Vera Cruz and subsequent happenings. | 861 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Schuyler (telegram). | do | Closure of port of Vera Cruz. Instruction to say to Foreign Office, in view of its protest at entrance of the Seguranza at Vera Cruz, that closure by a sovereign power of a port held, by enemies, whether foreign or domestic, can have no international validity, and no extraterritorial effect of imposing any obligation upon governments of neutral powers to recognize it. A blockade of a port held adversely can not be respected. | 901 | |
| Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 24 | Same subject. Inquires whether, now that the insurrection has collapsed, he shall nevertheless follow the instruction of Oct. 23. | 902 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Asylum and temporary refuge. Felix Díaz has been captured by Federal forces. If he asks for asylum it will be refused. | 924 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Meyer | Oct. 25 | Political affairs. Requests that in addition to the Des Moines and Tacoma, now on east coast, two other vessels be sent there; and that four vessels be kept ready for despatch to the west coast. | 863 | |
| 770 | Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox. | Oct. 25 | Same subject. Incloses a series of reports and documents referring to the taking of Vera Cruz by Díaz and retaking by Beltrán. | 864 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Schuyler (telegram). | Oct. 26 | Same subject. Informs him of request to Navy Department of Oct. 25. | 866 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Schuyler (telegram). | do | Closure of port of Vera Cruz. Instruction to communicate to the Mexican Government as instructed on Oct. 23, explaining the sending of that instruction prior to news of recapture of Vera Cruz. | 902 | |
| Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 27 | Asylum and temporary refuge. The Embassy is besieged with requests for intercession in behalf of Felix Díaz, threatened with execution. Mr. Schuyler refuses to interfere in Mexico’s internal politics. | 924 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Schuyler (telegram). | Oct. 29 | Same subject. Approves his action reported in his Oct. 27. | 925 | |
| 1073 | Same to same. | do | Same subject. Instruction to inform Consul at Vera Cruz of the Department’s position with regard to granting asylum; distinction between asylum and temporary refuge defined. | 925 |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 7 | Political affairs. Vera Cruz citizens very grateful to Commander Hughes; profusely express their friendship for the United States. | 867 | |
| Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 8 | Same subject. Rebel activities around Cuernavaca and in State of Mexico increasing. | 867 | |
| Mr. Ellsworth to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Rebels active in State of Coahuila | 867 | |
| 1772 | Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox. | do | Closure of port of Vera Cruz. In view of changed conditions at Vera Cruz the Mexican Government believes the matter of the closure of that port may now be considered terminated. | 903 |
| Mr. Hamm to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 9 | Political affairs. Rebels active in State of Durango. | 867 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 11 | Same subject. About 500 rebel troops m State of Chihuahua. | 868 | |
| Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 12 | Same subject. Finances of Mexico m hopeless confusion. | 868 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 13 | Same subject. Rebels increasing activities in several States. | 868 | |
| Mr. Pangburn to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 14 | Same subject. Rebels control all west coast as far as to the north of Acapulco. | 868 | |
| Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 15 | Same subject. Conditions more serious. Advises immediate despatch of war vessel to Acapulco. The Minister of Trade and Commerce is informing Americans that it is impossible to protect their interests. | 868 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Large rebel forces in the northern, numerous small bands in central and southern parts of the State of Vera Cruz. | 869 | |
| Mr. Bonney to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Rebels active in State of San Luis Potosi. | 869 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Schuyler (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Schuyler’s Nov. 15, 2 p.m. reporting the Minister’s statement; instructs him to say to the Mexican Government that the Department is astonished to learn that a member of the Cabinet is making such statements and takes it for granted that he will be immediately and appropriately cautioned, and that the Government of Mexico will exert every effort to protect the persons and property of Americans. | 869 | |
| Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 27 | Same subject. Anti-American feeling spreading; failure to take adequate steps to punish officials guilty of offenses toward Americans. The Mexicans generally seem emboldened by approaching change of administration in United States. | 870 | |
| 775 | Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox | do | Same subject. Reviews conditions in city and State of Vera Cruz. | 870 |
| 1792 | Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox | do | Same subject. Transmits the reply of the Mexican Government to the Department’s note of Sept. 15; it expresses surprise at the reproaches contained in the latter; claims that Mexico has fulfilled its obligations toward Americans, and reproach is not in keeping with the course followed by the United States within its own territory toward Mexican citizens; rejects the imputation of hostility to American interests: declares that the Government can not be held responsible for the present state of the country; if the United States had expelled from its territory the leaders of sedition, the Mexican Government would have found it easier to reestablish peace; objects to the language of the American note in qualifying the Mexican Government and prefers not to reply to the portion of the note containing such qualifications. | 871 |
| Nov. 29 | American claims. Report of Claims Commission of the War Department, in pursuance of the Joint Resolution of Congress approved Aug. 9, 1912. | 969 | ||
| 1793 | Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox | Nov. 30 | Same subject. Transmits a note from the Minister for Foreign Affairs exhibiting an attitude of irresponsibility toward all foreign claims. | 981 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 6 | Same subject. Requests instructions as to how to proceed in view of the attitude of irresponsibility assumed by the Mexican Government toward foreign claims. | 982 | |
| 1800 | Same to same. | Dec. 7 | Same subject. Transmits correspondence illustrative of the Mexican Government’s attitude as mentioned in his telegram of Dec. 6. | 983 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 11 | Same subject. The Embassy has secured payment of two claims for personal services rendered. | 984 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 15 | Political affairs. The Mexican Government requests that when the Embassy asks for permission to procure arms for American citizens, the request be made as if it concerned a transaction between private individuals. The Embassy, however, has already asked that the arms concerned be shipped to the consul at Hermosillo. | 877 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Schuyler (telegram). | Dec. 16 | Same subject. Refers to his Dec. 15, 10 a.m. and instructs him to say that although the arms are, for convenience, consigned to the consul, they are intended for the protection of American citizens; the case is analogous to others about which no question was raised. | 878 | |
| 1142 | Same to same. | Dec. 19 | American claims. Acknowledges his No. 1800 and instructs him to say that this Government can not admit the existence of any unqualified rule of international law excusing a government from all responsibility for damages done to aliens by uncontrolled insurrectionists. | 984 |
| Dec. 21 | Same subject. Memorandum of an interview between Mr. Wilson and Mr. Lascurain in New York, at which the Ambassador suggested submission to arbitration of all difficulties pertaining to the claims. | 985 | ||
| 1834 | Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox. | Dec. 30 | Same subject. Transmits copy of a note from the Mexican Government to the British Minister to Mexico, stating that as the current disturbances differ in character from those of 1910, the Government is making no present decision as to the former. | 985 |
MOROCCO.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 257 | Mr. Carpenter to Mr. Knox. | 1912. May 20 | American protégés. Incloses letters from the British Consul at Fez relating to Mohamed ben Lehsen el Filaly, arrested by the French authorities. | 987 |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Reports that the French authorities have apologized for the arrest of Mohamed ben Lehsen el Filaly. | 989 | |
| 263 | Same to same. | May 29 | Same subject. Incloses two more letters from the British Consul at Fez, showing the case of Filaly to be closed without resort to a court-martial, through the good offices of the Consul. | 989 |
| 283 | Same to same | July 11 | Same subject. Further information about Filaly. | 991 |
| 84 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Carpenter. | Aug. 5 | Same subject. The Department approves the conduct of the case of Filaly; instruction to thank the British Consul at Fez for his deep interest and able handling of the case. | 992 |
NICARAGUA.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Northcott to Mr. Knox (telegram). | 1911. May 6 | Financial affairs. The President of Nicaragua has been authorized by the Assembly to negotiate with American bankers, through the good offices of the United States, a loan not exceeding $20,000,000. Also to negotiate such treaties and contracts as may be necessary to secure the loan. | 1071 | |
| June 7 | Same subject. Message from the President read June 8 transmitting a convention with Nicaragua relating to refunding the debt of Nicaragua and reorganizing its fiscal administration, signed at Washington June 6, 1911. Urges its ratification upon the Senate. Text of the convention. | 1072 | ||
| June 28 | Same subject. Message from the President read June 29, urging approval of the loan convention. | 1076 | ||
| July 15 | Same subject. Special message from the President suggesting certain minor amendments to the loan convention and reiterating his earnest desire that the Senate advise ratification. | 1077 | ||
| Mr. Gunther to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 9 | Same subject. Nicaraguan Assembly approves loan contract with American bankers of Sept. 1, 1911. | 1078 | |
| Messrs. Brown & Seligman to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 2 | Same subject. Informs him of conclusion Sept. 1, 1911, of a temporary loan to Nicaragua of $1,500,000, secured on customs receipts to be collected by a Collector General nominated by them and approved by the Department; it has been approved by the Government of Nicaragua. They nominate Mr. Ham for Collector General. | 1078 | |
| Mr. Castrillo to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 7 | Same subject. Requests the Department to consider the nomination of Mr. Ham for Collector General. | 1079 | |
| Mr. Knox to Messrs. Brown & Seligman. | Nov. 11 | Same subject. Acknowledges their letter of Nov. 2 and informs them of approval by the Department of Mr. Ham as Collector General; said approval is not to be understood as involving any other or further good offices of this Government than would be accorded to any other legitimate American enterprise abroad. | 1079 | |
| 12 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Castrillo. | do | Same subject. Acknowledges his Nov. 7 and informs him of the approval by the Department of Mr. Ham for Collector General. | 1080 |
| Messrs. Brown & Seligman to Mr. Knox. | Dec. 13 | Same subject. Transmits copy of contract of Dec. 9, 1911, between Nicaragua, the Ethelburga Syndicate, and certain holders of the Nicaraguan bond issue of 1909, negotiated under the terms of the contract of Sent. 1, 1911, requiring approval by the President of Nicaragua. | 1081 | |
| Mr. Gunther to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Dec. 16 | Same subject. Financial Agent Ham and Captain Wilson assumed their posts Dec. 16. | 1081 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 26 | Same subject. The good offices of the United States are requested for securing service of an excise expert. | 1081 | |
| 161 | Same to same. | Dec. 30 | Same subject. The contract of Dec. 9 has been approved by the President of Nicaragua. | 1081 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 31 | Constitution. Promulgation set for Jan. 1, 1912, but as the election of Mena and Solórzano are made constitutional, and forbids employment of foreigners, the Foreign Minister is withholding his signature. | 993 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | 1912. Jan. 1 | Political affairs. President Jimenez of Costa Rica says President Estrada Cabrera of Guatemala is supporting Irias in a movement from Costa Rica against Nicaragua. | 1012 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 4 | Same subject. President Araujo of Salvador says President Estrada Cabrera of Guatemala is implicated with Jose Gámez in Costa Rica in a plot against Nicaragua, as shown by intercepted correspondence. | 1012 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Gunther (telegram). | Jan. 5 | Same subject. Instruction to repeat his Jan. 4, to the American Legations in Costa Rica, Salvador, and Guatemala, requesting full report. | 1012 | |
| 163 | Mr. Gunther to Mr. Knox | Jan. 6 | Same subject. Relates interview with General Chamorro concerning political intrigue with reference to the Presidency. | 1013 |
| 164 | Same to same. | Jan. 8 | Same subject. Discusses breaches of the Dawson Agreements by their various signers. | 1014 |
| 166 | Same to same. | do | Same subject. Discusses Díaz as a candidate for the Presidency. | 1016 |
| Mr. Heimke to Mr. Knox. | Jan. 12 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Gunther’s Jan. 4, and transmits copies of correspondence mentioned; thinks it does not implicate Estrada Cabrera. | 1016 | |
| Mr. Gunther to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Constitution. The Foreign Minister has agreed to sign the constitution, but Mr. Gunther has been promised delay of promulgation until Jan. 31. | 993 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Gunther (telegram). | do | Financial affairs. Mr. Edwin A. Thayer is recommended as excise expert. | 1082 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 13 | Constitution. The Department would regard promulgation before arrival of Mr. Weitzel as a distinct departure from the cooperation between the two Governments that has been practiced. Instructs to assure President Díaz of this Government’s cordial support. | 994 | |
| Mr. Gunther to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Jan. 13 | Same subject. The Assembly irregularly promulgated the constitution Jan. 12 without the signature of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, intending to force the United States to recognize the election of Mena and Solórzano. | 994 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Gunther (telegram). | Jan. 14 | Same subject. Instruction to inform Mena that the Dawson agreements must be observed. | 994 | |
| 171 | Mr. Gunther to Mr. Knox | Jan. 15 | Same subject. Describes the intrigues relating to the promulgation of the Constitution; incloses the decree ordering its promulgation. | 995 |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Financial affairs. The Nicaraguan Government agree to appoint Mr. Thayer as excise expert. | 1082 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 16 | Constitution. Public sentiment welcomes Department’s declaration contained in Mr. Knox’s Jan. 14. | 996 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Gunther (telegram). | Jan. 19 | Financial affairs. Mr. Thayer accepts. | 1082 | |
| Mr. Knox to various Senators. | Jan. 22 | Same subject. Incloses his speech delivered before the New York State Bar Association on Jan. 19 on “The Monroe Doctrine and some incidental obligations in the zone of the Caribbean.” He does this in the hope of increasing their interest in the convention between the United States and Honduras and even more especially the convention with Nicaragua, both of which now await the advice and consent of the Senate. | 1082 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Gunther. | Jan. 24 | Same subject. Acknowledges his 161, copy of which has been sent to Mr. Wands, Nicaragua’s Financial Adviser. | 1092 | |
| 2 | Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox | do | Constitution. Transmits text of the new constitution. | 996 |
| 4 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Weitzel | Jan. 25 | Political affairs. Incloses copy of letter from General Chamorro to the Department, reviewing recent political history and urging this Government to insist on the execution of the Dawson Agreements in respect to the succession to the Presidency. Incloses also Mr. Knox’s acknowledgment. | 1017 |
| Same to same. | Jan. 31 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Gunther’s Jan. 4 and informs him that the Chargé d’Affaires at San Jose can not verify the rumor concerning Gamez or of activity against Nicaragua. | 1020 | |
| Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 4 | Financial affairs. President Díaz urges haste in fixing the rate of exchange for the paper currency; leading business men also urge it. States the difficulties, and recommends that bankers make advances at once. | 1093 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Weitzel (telegram). | Feb. 8 | Same subject. It is understood that the bankers sent a proposal on Feb. 7 which they hope will remove difficulties mentioned in his Feb. 4. | 1093 | |
| Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 14 | Same subject. An agreement satisfactory to both Nicaragua and the bankers for prompt execution of plans for the currency and banking operations is about to be concluded; the bankers will lend an additional $500,000 and also pay monthly $30,000 from the customs receipts; the bankers to receive option to purchase 51 per cent of Lake steamers and of Pacific railroad. Currency experts think this option includes franchise to operate steamers from Managua to Grey town. Mr. Harrison recommends to bankers exercise of this option and canalization of the existing waterway; this, with the Pacific railroad, would form a transcontinental line. | 1094 | |
| 6 | Same to same. | Feb. 14 | Same subject. The Department’s informal course in expediting currency and banking plan referred to in his Feb. 4, has had a beneficial effect on both economic and political situations. | 1094 |
| Mr. Castrillo to Mr. Wilson. | Feb. 15 | Visit of the Secretary of State to Nicaragua. Acknowledges his Feb. 13 notifying him of the Secretary’s prospective visit. | 1109 | |
| 10 | Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox. | Feb. 23 | Same subject. Incloses copy of notes exchanged with the Foreign Office and with President Díaz regarding the Secretary’s visit. | 1110 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Weitzel (telegram). | Feb. 26 | Financial affairs. Refers to his Feb. 14; the bankers wish to know if there is any objection to including the project therein mentioned in their new proposals; Department replied that there was none provided contracts specify that there shall be no alienation to foreign company or government except with the consent of this Government; same as to transisthmian route. | 1096 | |
| Mr. Knox to the Mayor of Managua. | Mar. 5 | Visit of the Secretary. Speech replying to a speech of welcome. | 1112 | |
| President Diaz to Mr. Knox. | Mar. 6 | Same subject. Speech of welcome. | 1112 | |
| Mr. Knox to President Diaz. | do | Same subject. Replay to the foregoing. | 1114 | |
| Mr. Suárez to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. Speech of welcome. | 1117 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Suárez | do | Same subject. Reply to forgoing. | 1120 | |
| Mr. Solórzano to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. Speech of welcome. | 1122 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Solórzano. | do | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. | 1123 | |
| Mr. Chamorro to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. Speech of welcome. | 1124 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Chamorro. | do | Same subject. Reply of Mr. Knox. | 1125 | |
| President Diaz to President Taft. | Mar. 7 | Same subject. Thanks the President for the Secretary’s visit. | 1126 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Weitzel. | Mar. 11 | Financial affairs. Transmits correspondence between the bankers and the financial experts in regard to railway and canal projects considered in connection with the loan. | 1096 | |
| President Taft to President Diaz. | Mar. 12 | Visit of the Secretary. Reply to the foregoing. | 1127 | |
| Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Mar. 20 | Financial affairs. The currency-plan and supplementary-loan bill has been passed by the assembly with canal feature cut out; bankers’ representatives threaten rejection of bill so amended. Recommends urging bankers to accept. | 1093 | |
| Mr. Wilson to President Taft. | Mar. 21 | Same subject. The passage of the currency-reform and supplementary-loan bill shows the good faith of Nicaragua and refutes the statement that it does not desire the loan convention. | 1093 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Weitzel (telegram). | Mar. 22 | Same subject. Bankers will not insist on canal feature. | 1099 | |
| Messrs. Brown & Seligman to Mr. Knox. | Apr. 2 | Same subject. They have entered an agreement with Nicaragua, Mar. 26, 1912, to make further temporary loans not exceeding $775,000. | 1099 | |
| 17 | Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox | Apr. 7 | Same subject. Incloses copies of currency-reform law enacted Mar. 20, 1912. | 1099 |
| 18 | Same to same. | do | Same subject. Incloses copies of supplementary-loan law. | 1100 |
| 24 | Same to same. | Apr. 19 | Political affairs. Incloses communication from Minister for Foreign Affairs regarding Dawson Agreements and his answer thereto. Inclosure reviews the agreements and urges necessity thereunder of calling popular presidential election. | 1020 |
| 28 | Same to same. | May 2 | Same subject. Transmits correspondence with Consul at Bluefields concerning political conditions on the Atlantic Coast. | 1022 |
| May 10 | Naturalization convention between the United States and Nicaragua. Text. | 1105 | ||
| do | Naturalization convention, supplementary, extending the time of the foregoing. Text. | 1107 | ||
| 23 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Weitzel. | May 14 | Political affairs. Refers to his 24 and approves his answer to Mr. Chamorro. | 1024 |
| 35 | Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox | May 17 | Financial affairs. Incloses copy of measure authorizing President to settle Ethelburga loan. | 1100 |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 22 | Same subject. Nicaragua greatly needs $900,000; purposes stated; basis for discussion given. | 1100 | |
| Messrs. Brown & Seligman to Mr. Knox. | June 3 | Same subject. Incloses various contracts consequent upon the failure of the Ethelburga agreement of Dec. 9, 1911. | 1101 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Weitzel (telegram). | June 8 | Same subject. Mr. Wands transmits recommendation to accept plan for settlement of the 1909 loan question. | 1102 | |
| 50 | Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox | June 20 | Political affairs. Reports intrigues concerning presidential succession. | 1025 |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 29 | Financial affairs. The bankers’ delay compels Nicaragua to make internal loans of objectionable nature. | 1102 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Wickersham. | July 24 | Political affairs. Secretary of War of Nicaragua, General Mena, without knowledge of the President has placed an order for two armed launches and other war material. This may be preparatory to a revolution. Requests investigation. | 1026 | |
| 68 | Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox. | July 31 | Same subject. Relates details of the coup d’état attempted by the Minister of War, General Mena, on July 29, 1912. | 1027 |
| Messrs. Brown & Seligman to Mr. Knox. | Aug. 2 | Financial affairs. Transmits correspondence concerning relations of National Bank of Nicaragua to the loans. | 1102 | |
| Aug. 5 | Same subject. Text of the Loan Convention made public. | 1103 | ||
| Mr. Knox to President Taft. | Aug. 6 | Political affairs. The American corporation owning railway Corinto to Granada and certain steamships on inland waters complains that Mena has seized its property. Upon the Minister’s protest to the Government it replied that it was unable to grant the desired protection. The Minister then requested protection from the U. S. S. Annapolis, whose commanding officer sent 100 men to Managua. Recommends sending Marines from Panama. | 1032 | |
| Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Famine relief. Widespread want approaching famine exists throughout Nicaragua. Inquires whether the American Red Cross can be asked for aid. | 1127 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Magee. | Aug. 6 | Same subject. Informs him of report by Mr. Weitzel of Aug. 5 and inquires whether the American Red Cross can send on short notice supplies for noncombatants to be distributed by our representatives. | 1127 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge (telegram). | Aug. 7 | Same subject. Informs him of Red Cross authorization of expenditure of $1,000 for Nicaraguan sufferers; the commissary department of Canal Commission will furnish the supplies under his direction; instructs him how to purchase and ship. | 1128 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Weitzel (telegram). | do | Same subject. Expenditure of $1,000 authorized by Red Cross. Instructs him to supervise shipment of supplies from Panama. | 1128 | |
| 69 | Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox. | do | Political affairs. Gives further particulars of Mena’s coup d’état. | 1033 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 8 | Famine relief. He has requested $500 worth of supplies. | 1128 | |
| 70 | Same to same. | Aug. 9 | Political affairs. Gives further particulars of political disturbance, and measures taken by the Legation for the protection of life and property. | 1034 |
| 46 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Weitzel. | Aug. 17 | Same subject. Incloses despatch from Costa Rica regarding rumor of invasion of Nicaragua. | 1037 |
| Mr. Adee to Messrs. Brown and Seligman. | Aug. 19 | Financial affairs. Acknowledges their Aug. 2. This Government always exercises every proper effort to protect legitimate interests abroad, but can not undertake to guarantee investments; it declines to express an opinion as to the attitude it might take toward anticipated occurrences that might warrant representations of this Government. | 1103 | |
| 71 | Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox. | Aug. 23 | Political affairs. Gives further particulars concerning peace proposals and protest against bombarding of Managua. Arrival of 250 marines from the Canal Zone. | 1037 |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Famine relief. Reports progress of distribution of supplies. | 1129 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Magee. | Aug. 26 | Same subject. Informs him of the relief work accomplished. | 1129 | |
| 72 | Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox. | Aug. 30 | Political affairs. Further particulars regarding measures taken for the protection of life and property of foreigners. | 1040 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Heimké (telegram). | Sept. 4 | Same subject. Quotes telegram from President of Salvador to the President suggesting intervention of some third person. Instructs him to present the President’s reply declining to entertain the suggestion and regretting the attitude of Salvador. | 1042 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Weitzel (telegram). | Sept. 4 | Same subject. Instructs him to present to the Foreign Office, unofficially to communicate to the rebels, and make public the authorized declaration of policy of the United States in the present disturbances in Nicaragua. | 1043 | |
| Mr. Magee to Mr. Wilson. | do | Famine relief. Refers to Mr. Wilson’s suggestion of the need for further aid, and authorizes expenditure of an additional $1,000. | 1129 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Weitzel (telegram). | Sept. 5 | Same subject. Informs him of the additional $1,000 available. | 1139 | |
| 73 | Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox. | Sept. 8 | Political affairs. Gives particulars of measures taken in behalf of Americans and other foreigners at Matagalpa. | 1044 |
| Mr. Andrews to Mr. Knox. | Sept. 10 | Same subject. Incloses telegrams from the fleet regarding Nicaraguan conditions. | 1045 | |
| Mr. Hinckley to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. At an anti-American mass meeting in San Salvador the President of Salvador urged the disembarkation of American Marines as at the request of Nicaragua, and declared a friendly attitude of the United States toward Salvador. | 1046 | |
| 52 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Weitzel. | Sept. 11 | Same subject. Incloses despatch from American Minister to Salvador concerning the attitude of Salvador and other Central American countries toward Nicaragua. | 1046 |
| Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Sept. 13 | Same subject. Refers to his Sept. 4, 7 p.m.; has delivered to Foreign Office this Government’s authorized declaration of policy. | 1048 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Sept. 14 | Financial affairs. Recommends urging bankers to make immediate advances. | 1104 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Sept. 23 | Same subject. Renews recommendation to urge bankers to make immediate advances. Transmits three alternative propositions offered by President Diaz. | 1104 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Weitzel (telegram). | Sept. 24 | Political affairs. Instruction to repeat to other Legations in Central America Department’s declaration of policy of Sept. 4, 7 p.m. | 1048 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Mejia (memorandum). | Sept. 26 | Same subject. Memorandum of conversation with the Minister of Salvador regarding a communication from President Araujo to the President concerning Nicaragua. | 1048 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Weitzel (telegram). | Sept. 26 | Same subject. Repeats the purport of President Araujo’s communication to the President. The Department will ask President Araujo whether he still desires his communication to be handed to the President; and will say that this Government sees no reason whatever why the present lawful Government of Nicaragua should consider the question of giving place to any provisional government. | 1050 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Financial affairs. The bankers claim their plan involves no delay. | 1105 | |
| Mr. Andrews to Mr. Knox. | Sept. 28 | Political affairs. Incloses telegram from Admiral Southerland concerning permission to land General Mena on the Canal Zone. | 1050 | |
| 74 | Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox. | Sept. 29 | Same subject. Describes incidents leading up to the relief of Americans and other foreigners in Granada. | 1041 |
| Mr. Wotherspoon to The Adjutant General. | Sept. 30 | Same subject. Secretary of War directs the Governor of Panama Canal Zone to allow the landing of General Mena and to keep him under surveillance. | 1053 | |
| Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 1 | Same subject. Refers to his Sept. 26, 6 p.m. President Araujo had no warrant for his suggestion of a provisional presidency for Nicaragua: believes Araujo is intriguing to name next President, but unsupported by other governments. | 1054 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Meyer. | do | Same subject. Refers to his Sept. 28. At request of Department of State the War Department has directed Canal Zone authorities to detain General Mena and son upon Zone territory. | 1054 | |
| 223 | Mr. Andrews to Mr. Knox. | Oct. 2 | Same subject. Informs him of arrival of Mena and son at Panama. Will be kept under surveillance. | 1055 |
| Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Famine relief. Reports distribution of second lot of supplies. | 1130 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Weitzel (telegram). | Oct. 4 | Political affairs. Instruction to repeat Department’s Sept. 26, 6 p.m., and his Oct. 1, 9 a.m., to Legation to Salvador. | 1055 | |
| Mr. Castrillo to Mr. Knox. | Oct. 5 | Same subject. Expresses Nicaragua’s sympathy on the occasion of the killing and wounding of American marines. Nicaragua will give them full funeral honors. | 1055 | |
| 75 | Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox. | Oct. 6 | Famine relief. Gives details of distribution of supplies. | 1130 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Castrillo. | Oct. 8 | Political affairs. Expresses this Government’s thanks for sympathy of Nicaragua and funeral honors accorded the marines. | 1056 | |
| 76 | Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox. | Oct. 10 | Famine relief. Incloses copies of letters and affidavits relating to outrages committed by the rebels, and a letter concerning the aid given French nationals in distress. | 1132 |
| 77 | Same to same. | Oct. 18 | Political affairs. Gives further particulars regarding conditions at certain towns before entry of United States forces. Reports killing of marines. | 1056 |
| Mr. Winthrop to Mr. Knox. | Oct. 19 | Same subject. Transmits message from Admiral Southerland stating disposition of forces and plan for withdrawal. | 1057 | |
| Same to same. | Oct. 22 | Same subject. Transmits message from Admiral Southerland stating that although no trouble is anticipated, a force on shore will be retained until after the November elections. | 1058 | |
| Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 24 | Same subject. Describes the atrocities committed at Granada by Mena’s men. | 1059 | |
| Mr. Andrews to Mr. Knox. | Oct. 30 | Same subject. Transmits report from Admiral Southerland of operations of naval forces, and present plans; incloses memorial from the ladies of Granada thanking him for his aid. | 1061 | |
| 78 | Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 5 | Same subject. Reports election of Adolfo Diaz and Fernando Solórzano as President and Vice President of Nicaragua from Jan. 1, 1913; the election was held in accordance with the constitution and the Dawson Agreements. | 1063 |
| 85 | Mr. Clare to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 9 | Same subject. All quiet at Bluefields and the Tacoma might safely be withdrawn. | 1064 |
| 64 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Weitzel. | Nov. 12 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence concerning the detention of Mena. | 1065 |
| Messrs. Brown & Seligman to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 13 | Financial affairs. Inform him of conclusion of an agreement with Nicaragua on Nov. 4, 1912, and inclose copy; by its terms they release to Nicaragua $100,000 of customs moneys heretofore collected and have set aside $400,000 out of the moneys received as the result of the Ethelburga syndicate settlement, now held as a separate fund under the agreement, to be paid to Nicaragua in installments as may be agreed upon. | 1105 | |
| Mr. Chamorro to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 14 | Political affairs. The hospitality of Admiral Southerland on board the California is highly appreciated. | 1066 | |
| President Diaz to President Taft (telegram). | do | Same subject. The hospitality of Admiral Southerland on board the California is highly appreciated. | 1066 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Chamorro (telegram). | Nov. 16 | Same subject. Response to his Nov. 14. | 1066 | |
| 65 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Weitzel | Nov. 18 | Same subject. Incloses the Libro Rosado of Salvador for his comment. | 1066 |
| 79 | Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox | Nov. 25 | Same subject. Admiral Southerland’s fleet sailed from Corinto Nov. 14. Recounts reception on board the California of President Diaz and Cabinet. The deportment of the American forces has been favorably commented on in Nicaragua. | 1067 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Weitzel (telegram). | Dec. 9 | Same subject. The Canal Zone court has decided that detention of Mena is legal, but it is no longer necessary, unless so regarded by Nicaraguan Government. | 1068 | |
| Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Dec. 11 | Same subject. Nicaraguan Government believes Mena no longer dangerous. | 1068 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Weitzel (telegram). | Dec. 13 | Same subject. Requests his opinion as to withdrawing all marines except 50 attached to the Corinto station ship. | 1069 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Stimson (telegram). | do | Same Subject. Recommends to instruct Canal Zone authorities to release Mena and son. | 1069 | |
| Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Dec. 14 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Dec. 13. Believes a naval vessel should be kept at Corinto and 100 marines at Managua until Nicaraguan Government is prepared to give ample protection. | 1069 | |
| 70 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Weitzel. | Dec. 18 | Same subject. Refers to his 68 of July 31; his action as therein reported is approved. | 1070 |
| 90 | Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox. | Dec. 21 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s No. 65 and the Libro Rosado of Salvador, page 2; denies the truth of Mr. Lopez’s statement therein made. | 1070 |
| 71 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Weitzel. | Dec. 24 | Same subject. Refers to his No. 71 of Aug. 23; his action as therein stated is approved. | 1071 |
| 93 | Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox. | Dec. 26 | Same subject. The National Assembly has ratified the election of Diaz and Solórzano. | 1071 |
PANAMA.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 169 | Mr. Andrews to Mr. Knox. | 1911. Sept. 9 | Railway concessions. Incloses copy of note to the Foreign Office relating to railway concessions in general and the Dziuk concession in particular; their bearing on the canal; the attitude of the United States. Reply of the Foreign Office. | 1167 |
| 173 | Same to same. | Sept. 12 | Same subject. Relates the substance of an interview with Mr. Dziuk. | 1169 |
| 174 | Same to same. | Sept. 14 | Same subject. A special session of the Assembly has been called for Sept. 25 to modify the law covering conditions under which bids for railway construction can be made. | 1170 |
| 89 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Andrews. | Sept. 20 | Same subject. Reviews the history of the Panama railway concessions, the correspondence between the Legation, the Department, and various concessionaires, and instructs the Minister minutely as to the policy and attitude of the United States in regard to its relations to Panama. | 1171 |
| 92 | Same to same. | Sept. 22 | Same subject. Acknowledges his despatches bearing on the Dziuk concession and touching the Panama-David project. Gives further directions for carrying out the instruction of Sept. 20. | 1185 |
| Mr. Andrews to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 9 | Same subject. The bill forbidding any loan for constructing the Panama-David railway, authorizing the use of the $6,000,000 on deposit in New York, and abrogating Article 138 of the Constitution, is being rushed through the Assembly. | 1186 | |
| 184 | Same to same. | do | Same subject. The instruction of Sept. 20 has been read to the Minister for Foreign Affairs; report of remarks by the Minister on that occasion. | 1186 |
| 185 | Same to same. | Oct. 10 | Same subject. The special session of the Assembly passed two bills, directing the use of the $6,000,000 now on deposit in New York, for railway construction, amending the Constitution so as to dispose of bonds below par, and other pertinent matters. | 1187 |
| 190 | Same to same. | Oct. 16 | Same subject. The bills referred to in his No. 185 have been vetoed. | 1188 |
| 3 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Dodge. | Nov. 7 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Andrews’s No. 188 and 190; requests a report on the situation. | 1189 |
| 4 | Same to same. | do | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Andrews’s No. 185, and requests a report on the Panama-David project. | 1189 |
| 14 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 28 | Same subject. Reports the status of the various bids; the legal situation is precisely as before the special session of the Assembly. The Government has begun to negotiate with Mr. Hebard for constructing a railroad from Aguadulce to Santiago de Veraguas, and has received an offer from Mr. Dziuk (concessionaire of the Darien Railway) to construct the Panama-David line. | 1190 |
| 15 | Same to same. | Nov. 29 | Same subject. Reports an interview with Mr. Dziuk, relating particularly to a refusal of the Government to grant an extension of the Darien project to Panama City. | 1193 |
| 19 | Same to same. | Dec. 6 | Same subject. Relates a conversation with Mr. Obarrio regarding the Panama-David project. | 1194 |
| 21 | Same to same. | do | Election supervision. President Arosemena is anxious to be reelected and will therefore probably take the leave of absence required by law in such a case. | 1133 |
| Mr. Meyer to Mr. Knox. | Dec. 11 | Wireless telegraph. Requests any available information concerning existing or proposed wireless telegraph installations in Panama. | 1206 | |
| 12 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge. | Dec. 12 | Railway concessions. Acknowledges his No. 15 and refers him to Department’s No. 89 of Sept. 20. | 1196 |
| Mr. Whithrop to Mr. Knox. | Dec. 13 | Wireless telegraph. The Joint Board recommends “that an understanding be reached with Panama to prevent the establishments of private and commercial wireless installations in its territory.” Requests this Department to take steps to that end as such establishments would seriously interfere with our national policy concerning the Canal Zone. | 1206 | |
| 14 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge. | Dec. 15 | Same subject. Transmits the Navy Department’s request; instructs him to investigate and report; informs him of the purport of past correspondence. | 1206 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Dec. 16 | Same subject. Instructions to the same effect as in No. 14. | 1207 | |
| Same to same. | Dec. 19 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence for his information. | 1207 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Meyer. | Dec. 20 | Same subject. The Minister has been instructed in accordance with his request of Dec. 11. | 1208 | |
| Same to same. | do | Same subject. The Minister has been informed of the contents of his letter of Dec. 13. | 1208 | |
| Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Dec. 21 | Same subject. The Government of Panama agrees to the proposal of the Department in its telegram of Dec. 16. | 1209 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge. | do | Railway concessions. Acknowledges his No. 19. | 1195 | |
| 30 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox. | Dec. 22 | Same subject. Refers to his No. 19, and incloses draft contract for a railway from Aguadulce. | 1196 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Meyer | Dec. 26 | Wireless telegraph. Requests the Navy Department’s expression as to a plan by which it could handle all wireless messages to and from Panama. | 1209 | |
| 33 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. Enlarges upon his telegram of Dec. 21. The Government of Panama has a small apparatus at Panama City; the United Fruit Co. one at Bocas del Toro. Nothing will be done to alter the status quo without consultation with the United States. | 1209 |
| 36 | Same to same. | Dec. 29 | Election supervision. The new Minister to the United States, Mr. Arias, expresses his opinions concerning the future relations of the two countries, and of President Arosemena’s candidature for reelection. Mr. Dodge indicated the impartial attitude of the United States. | 1133 |
| 41 | Same to same. | 1912. Jan. 3 | Wireless telegraph. The Minister has informed the Government of Panama that its arrangement with the United Fruit Co. has never been brought to the attention of this Government, contrary to Panama’s assurances in regard to such cases. Incloses Subinspector Clarke’s report to the Navy Department on wireless installations on the Isthmus. | 1211 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Meyer. | Jan. 6 | Same subject. Discusses the probable attitude of the Government of Panama concerning prevention of establishment of private stations. | 1215 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge. | Jan. 11 | Same subject. His despatch No. 33 has been sent to the Secretary of the Navy. | 1215 | |
| Mr. Meyer to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. The Navy Department will submit recommendations concerning an agreement with Panama for a wireless system on the Isthmus outside the Canal Zone. | 1216 | |
| 25 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge | Jan. 17 | Same subject. His despatch No. 41 has been sent to the Secretary of the Navy. Incloses Navy Department’s Jan. 11. | 1216 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Meyer. | do | Same subject. Incloses the Minister’s No. 41. | 1216 | |
| 54 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox. | Jan. 18 | Reinstatement of police officers. Seven police officers, dismissed upon the demand of the American Government for brutalities toward seamen of the U. S. S. Buffalo, Sept. 28, 1908, have been reinstated in the Panaman police. | 1261 |
| Mr. Meyer to Mr. Knox. | Jan. 23 | Wireless telegraph. The desired sites have teen decided upon; requests this Department to take steps towards their cession by Panama. Gives details of Navy Department’s plan. | 1217 | |
| Mr. Hilles to Mr. Knox. | do | Election supervision. Incloses the President’s telegram to Colonel Goethals instructing him to say to Mr. Boyd, Second Designate, that he hopes he will take President Arosemena’s place during his absence. | 1134 | |
| Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Jan. 27 | Same subject. The Minister of Panama at Washington has been instructed to ask whether this Government will consent to supervise the elections, to secure impartiality. | 1135 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Jan. 31 | Same subject. Boyd, Second Designate, has formally declined to succeed Arosemena. | 1135 | |
| 29 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge. | do | Wireless telegraph. Transmits the Navy Department’s letter of Jan. 23, the proposals of which are being studied by this Department, to determine the form of negotiations with Panama. | 1218 |
| Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 1 | Election supervision. Chiari, the Third Designate, will succeed Arosemena. | 1135 | |
| 31 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge. | Feb. 2 | Railway concessions. Acknowledges his No. 14 of Nov. 28; the Panama-David project is being considered by the War Department. | 1197 |
| 4 | Mr. Arias to Mr. Knox. | Feb. 5 | Election supervision. Informs him of Mr. Chiari’s succession to the presidency. | 1135 |
| Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 10 | Wireless telegraph. The Government of Panama has ordered an apparatus for Government use to be erected on the National Theater at Panama City. Subinspector Clarke of the Navy Department says it will cease to interfere with the proposed Navy apparatus. The Minister has obtained a delay pending instruction. | 1218 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Arias. | Feb. 13 | Visit of the Secretary of State. Notifies him of the prospective visit of the Secretary of State to the republics of Central America and the Caribbean Sea. | 1240 | |
| 71 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox | Feb. 14 | Wireless telegraph. Enlarges upon the matter contained in Ills telegram of Feb. 10. | 1219 |
| Mr. Arias to Mr. Wilson | Feb. 15 | Visit of the Secretary of State. The prospective visit of the Secretary will be received by the Government of Panama with positive satisfaction. | 1241 | |
| 34 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dodge. | Feb. 19 | Reinstatement of police officers. Instructs him that the discharge of the policemen contemplated their permanent separation from the force and this Government is disagreeably impressed by the reinstatement. | 1262 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Feb. 24 | Visit of the Secretary of State. Instructs him to inform the Government of Panama that the Secretary will arrive Feb. 27 and proceed to Costa Rica, Feb. 29. | 1241 | |
| Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Feb. 25 | Same subject. Transmits an expression by the Government of Panama of its pleasure in the prospective visit of the Secretary. | 1241 | |
| Mr. Arosemena to Mr. Knox. | Feb. 27 | Same subject. Address of welcome by the Governor of Colon. | 1242 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Arosemena. | do | Same subject. Speech in reply. | 1242 | |
| Mr. Arjona to Mr. Knox. | Feb. 28 | Same subject. Speech by the Minister for Foreign Affairs at a dinner given to Mr. Knox. | 1243 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Arjona. | do | Same subject. Speech in reply. | 1245 | |
| 79 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox. | Mar. 5 | Same subject. An account of the Secretary’s visit in Panama. | 1247 |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Railway concessions. The Dziuk concession has been revoked. | 1197 | |
| 78 | Same to same. | Mar. 9 | Same subject. Enlarges upon his telegram of Mar 5. | 1198 |
| 84 | Same to same. | Mar. 9 | Visit of the Secretary of State. Incloses a note of thanks sent by him to the Minister for Foreign Affairs for the reception tendered to Mr. Knox, and the response of the Minister. | 1249 |
| 96 | Same to same. | Mar. 22 | Railway concessions. Incloses a note from the Minister for Foreign Affairs regarding the projected section of the Panama-David road. | 1198 |
| 97 | Same to same. | Mar. 23 | Reinstatement of police officers. The Panaman Government has dismissed the officers objected to; incloses note from the Minister for Foreign Affairs to that effect. | 1263 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dodge (telegram). | Apr. 4 | Railway concessions. The Department is considering the matter mentioned in his No. 96. | 1200 | |
| Same to same. | Apr. 6 | Reinstatement of police officers. Acknowledges his No. 97; the Department is gratified at the rectification of the error and the expressions of the Foreign Office in its note. | 1264 | |
| 42 | Same to same. | Apr. 8 | Railway concessions. Informs him of the formation of a board to investigate Panama railroad projects, of which the Minister is made a member; instructs him how to proceed. | 1200 |
| 43 | Same to same. | Apr. 15 | Wireless telegraph. Incloses a memorandum by the Solicitor of the Department dated Apr. 4, 1912, considering the subject of the establishment of wireless telegraph stations in Panama from the point of view of the rights given to the United States by the treaty of 1903; in the Solicitor’s opinion those rights make it unnecessary to enter into negotiations with Panama for acquirement of authority to establish such stations; this opinion is fortified by numerous citations of decisions and other authorities. | 1221 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Meyer. | do | Same subject. Incloses the Solicitor’s memorandum of Apr. 4; inquires whether it is the Navy Department’s desire that this Department now proceed to notify the Government of Panama of the purpose of the United States to acquire sites for wireless stations in accordance with the rights granted by treaty. | 1233 | |
| Mr. Meyer to Mr. Knox. | Apr. 19 | Same subject. Replies to his Apr. 15; he will request this Department to acquire the sites mentioned after concluding certain tests now being conducted. | 1233 | |
| Same to same. | Apr. 22 | Same subject. Reiterates his objection to the National Theater installation by the Government of Panama and requests that the Minister be instructed to use his influence against the erection of any radio stations in Panama except those of the Navy Department. | 1234 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge. | Apr. 25 | Same subject. Incloses the letter from the Secretary of the Navy dated Apr. 19. | 1234 | |
| Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Election supervision. The party of Belisario Porras has requested supervision by the United States of the Panaman elections. | 1136 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | May 4 | Same subject. The party of President Arosemena request supervision by the United States of the Panaman elections. | 1136 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dodge (telegram). | May 7 | Railway concessions. Inquires concerning progress of matter mentioned in Department’s No. 42. | 1201 | |
| 127 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox. | May 8 | Election supervision. Incloses petition of the Patriotic Union (for Arosemena’s candidate, Díaz) requesting supervision by the United States of the Panaman elections. | 1136 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dodge (telegram). | May 9 | Same subject. Instructs him to learn whether the presidential candidates, Porras and Díaz, favor American supervision of registration of voters and of the elections. Inquires whether he, Colonel Goethals, and Colonel Fletcher could act as a committee for that purpose. | 1137 | |
| Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Representatives of Porras and Díaz declare in writing that both parties and their leaders desire American supervision. | 1138 | |
| Mr. Wilson to President Taft | May 10 | Same subject. Informs him of the political situation in Panama, the desire of the Government and both parties for American supervision of the approaching elections; recalls precedents therefor; incloses request therefor by the Minister of Panama; recommends such supervision. | 1138 | |
| 12 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Arias. | do | Same subject. Acknowledges his May 6 (included in letter to Mr. Taft). | 1140 |
| President Taft to Mr. Wilson. | do | Same subject. Directs him to instruct the American Minister that he, as chairman, and Colonel Goethals and Colonel Greene are to act as a committee to supervise registrations and elections in Panama. | 1141 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Meyer | May 11 | Wireless telegraph. Incloses an instruction to the Minister dated May 13. | 1235 | |
| 51 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dodge | May 13 do | Same subject. Incloses letter from the Secretary of the Navy dated Apr. 22; instructs him, guided by the Solicitor’s memorandum of Apr. 4, to use his influence against the erection of any radio stations in Panama except those of the Navy Department. | 1235 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Arias. | do | Election supervision. Informs him of the action directed by the President to be taken. | 1141 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dodge (telegram). | do | Same subject. The President has decided to have this Government supervise the elections and has appointed Mr. Dodge, Colonel Goethals, and Colonel Greene to conduct the supervision. Instructs him so to inform the Government of Panama. | 1142 | |
| 128 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox | do | Railway concessions. Incloses report of the board and Colonel of the contract. | 1201 |
| 130 | Same to same. | May 14 | Election supervision. The Department’s instruction of May 13 has been executed. | 1142 |
| 20 | Mr. Arias to Mr. Wilson | May 16 | Same subject. Acknowledges his May 13 with thanks. | 1143 |
| 134 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox | May 20 | Same subject. Reports the measures decided on by the supervisory committee. | 1143 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge (telegram). | May 31 | Railway concessions. The Department desires the omission from the contract transmitted in his No. 128 of certain portions relating to renunciation of diplomatic remedy for disagreements between the parties, and to hypothecation of the $250,000 annuity. | 1203 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | June 6 | Election supervision. Reports request of Mr. Chiari, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to extend American supervision to control of the police. Refers the matter to the committee. | 1145 | |
| 141 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox. | June 8 | Same subject. Reports intimidation of the Porras partisans by the police. The committee favor Mr. Chiari’s request that they extend their supervision to the police. | 1145 |
| Same to same (telegram). | June 9 | Same subject. Recommends extending committee’s supervision to the municipal elections, and requests instructions. | 1146 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge (telegram). | June 10 | Same subject. This Government consents to the request concerning municipal elections. | 1147 | |
| 148 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox. | June 12 | Wireless telegraph. Refers to instruction No. 51 of May 13, with which he is complying. The National Theater installation was not, he believes, an intentional breach of agreement by Panama. Recommends purchase of this plant by the United States. | 1235 |
| 149 | Same to same. | June 14 | Election supervision. Reports steps taken to stop police interference with the committee’s work. | 1147 |
| Same to same (telegram). | June 19 | Same subject. Requests authority to call upon the Tenth Infantry and the Marines in case of need. | 1148 | |
| 152 | Same to same. | June 25 | Same subject. Reports proceedings of the committee and incloses instructions to supervisors of voting. | 1148 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge (telegram). | June 23 | Same subject. Reports irregularities by Porras party complained of by the Minister of Panama; also his complaint that Mr. Dodge has suppressed a letter from the President thanking President Arosemena for his congratulations on renomination. Instructs him that if it will not affect the elections he may make the letter public. | 1152 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | June 28 | Same subject. Replies to his request for authority to call on the Tenth Infantry and the Marines. The request is granted. | 1153 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Meyer. | June 29 | Wireless telegraph. Incloses the Minister’s No. 148 and requests the Navy Department’s comments. | 1236 | |
| Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 30 | Election supervision. Replies to Departments June 28, 1 p.m. All complaints might be brought before the committee. The committee did not suppress the congratulatory letter, but objected to the manner of its publication. The Government is endeavoring to obstruct the committee’s work. | 1153 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. The elections are being conducted satisfactorily. Porras undoubtedly elected. | 1154 | |
| 153 | Same to same. | July 1 | Same subject. Comment on the election-day happenings. Diaz partisans refused to vote in some districts, charging fraud. They did not expect the committee’s supervision to be effective and are bitter over its thorough supervision. | 1154 |
| Mr. Winthrop to Mr. Knox. | July 2 | Wireless telegraph. Refers to his June 29, and reiterates his Department’s opinion concerning erection of radio stations by private individuals or by the Government of Panama. The Navy Department is ready to purchase the National Theater radio apparatus. | 1237 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge (telegram). | July 3 | Election supervision. The Diaz partisans request the President to postpone the next elections so they can present charges of fraud. The President has referred the matter to the committee. | 1155 | |
| Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 4 | Assault upon American citizens. One American civilian killed, others wounded, also United States unarmed soldiers, by police in unprovoked attack upon American citizens. | 1250 | |
| 154 | Same to same. | July 8 | Election supervision. Describes methods of the Government to prevent the execution of the committee’s instructions; demands made by the committee. Proposal made by Unión Patriótica to place police, finances, and electoral reforms in charge of the United States. | 1156 |
| Same to same (telegram). | July 9 | Same subject. Supervisory committee thinks it necessary to fair elections to request Panaman Government to order immediate deposit of all arms of police under guard of supervisors. | 1158 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Assault on American citizens. Confirms his July 4; recommends that Government of Panama be requested to suspend Chief of Police Quijano and Inspector General of Police de la Ossa, the officers for the attack. | 1250 | |
| 61 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge. | July 10 | Wireless telegraph. Instructs him to say to the Foreign Office that the Navy Department will buy the National Theater apparatus. | 1237 |
| Same to same (telegram). | July 11 | Election supervision. Refers to his July 9; this Government will not be a party to postponing elections; intends to stand by the committee and see that fair elections are held. Instructs him so to inform the Government. | 1153 | |
| Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 13 | Same subject. Refers to his July 9; committee has informed the Foreign Office of its intention to execute the instructions it has received. Diaz leaders advise their partisans not to vote. | 1159 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | July 16 | Same subject. Reports satisfactory elections in most districts; where there are disorders protests have been made to the Government. | 1159 | |
| 161 | Same to same. | July 20 | Same subject. Refers to his No. 154 and reports reply of the Foreign Office to the demands made by the committee; it is so unsatisfactory that the committee has decided to make no further representations to the Government, but to act on the authority already granted it. Summarizes further correspondence with the Unión Patriótica regarding postponement of elections; refers to manifesto withdrawing candidacy of Diaz and charging the committee with fraud. Comments on the election laws and on the election. | 1160 |
| 166 | Same to same. | July 27 | Same subject. Further comment on the elections. Dr. Porras will be inaugurated Oct. 1, 1912. The committee’s accounts will be audited and sent to the Department. | 1164 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Aug. 3 | Same subject. The electoral assemblies unanimously elected Dr. Porras to be President of Panama on Aug. 2, 1912. | 1165 | |
| 179 | Same to same. | Aug. 7 | Wireless telegraph. He has complied with the instruction No. 61 regarding the National theater apparatus. Major Butler, U. S. M. C., will report against erecting the apparatus in Panaman territory; the Minister concurs. | 1238 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 20 | Railway concessions. Refers to Department’s telegram of May 31. The present administration, having only five weeks more in office, is inclined to defer conclusion of the railroad contract to the new administration. | 1203 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Aug. 21 | Same subject. The Minister is informed of a substitution in the contract of the $6,000,000 on deposit in New York for the $250,000 annuity, said to have been made with the consent of the Department. | 1204 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Dodge (telegram). | Aug. 22 | Same subject. Instructs him to inform the Foreign Office that the substitution in the contract, mentioned in Mr. Dodge’s telegrams of Aug. 20 and 21, was not made with the knowledge or consent of the department. | 1204 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Meyer. | do | Wireless telegraph. Incloses the Minister’s Aug. 7. | 1238 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Dodge. | do | Same subject. Acknowledges his No. 179 of Aug. 7, which he has forwarded to the Navy Department. | 1239 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Assault on American citizens. Instructs him immediately to make demand for removal of Quijano and de la Ossa. | 1251 | |
| 194 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox. | Aug. 24 | Railway concessions. He has complied with the instruction of Aug. 22 and incloses copy of the correspondence on the subject with the Foreign Office. | 1204 |
| 197 | Same to same. | Aug. 26 | Assault on American citizens. His note in pursuance of instructions of Aug. 22, delivered Aug. 23. Quijano hurriedly left the country the same day. | 1251 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Aug. 27 | Same subject. The note of the Foreign Office in response to the Minister’s note of Aug. 23 is argumentative and dilatory. | 1253 | |
| Mr. Twining to Mr. Knox. | Aug. 29 | Wireless telegraph. Acknowledges his Aug. 22; agrees with the Minister’s recommendation that the National Theater apparatus should not be operated upon Panaman territory. | 1239 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dodge (telegram). | Aug. 30 | Assault on American citizens. Instructs him to repeat his demand for the immediate removal of the responsible officers and for the proper reorganization of the police force. | 1254 | |
| 201 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox. | Sept. 2 | Same subject. Incloses his note of Aug. 31 to the Foreign Office in pursuance of the instructions of Aug. 30, and reply of the Foreign Office of Sept. 2, saying that de la Ossa had been separated from the captaincy of the police. | 1254 |
| 204 | Same to same. | Sept. 3 | Railway commission. Refers to his No. 194 and gives further reasons for the postponement by the Panaman Government of action on the contract. | 1205 |
| 206 | Same to same. | Sept. 5 | Assault upon American citizens. Refers to his 201; police transfers and resignations are making it difficult to secure evidence. | 1256 |
| 75 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Andrews. | Sept. 19 | Same subject. Mr. Dodge’s action is approved. | 1256 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dodge (telegram). | Sept. 24 | Same subject. Instructs him to insist on immediate and adequate punishment of those criminally liable for the attack on American citizens; on an indemnity for killing and wounding American citizens; and on a formal expression of regret by the Government of Panama for the affair, unless its character be hereafter discovered materially changed by the facts. | 1257 | |
| Mr. Andrews to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Sept. 30 | Same subject. The response of the Foreign Office to his note based on the instructions of Sept. 24 is argumentative and unsatisfactory; summary given; it is dated on the last day of the Arosemena administration; accompanying it is a bulky book of testimony; the Minister inquires concerning translation thereof. | 1257 | |
| President Taft to President Porras (telegram). | Oct. 1 | Inauguration of President Porras. Congratulates him upon his inauguration. | 1165 | |
| 220 | Mr. Andrews to Mr. Knox. | Oct. 2 | Same subject. Notifies him of the inauguration. | 1165 |
| 30 | Mr. Brin to Mr. Wilson. | Oct. 4 | Same subject. Notifies him of the inauguration. | 1165 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Andrews (telegram). | Oct. 5 | Assault upon American citizens. Instruction to translate the testimony at the Legation. | 1258 | |
| 16 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Brin. | Oct. 12 | Wireless telegraph. Asks if it will be agreeable to his Government to receive payment through the Consul General of Panama at New York, for the National Theater radio apparatus. | 1239 |
| 3210 | Mr. Lefevre to Mr. Knox. | Oct. 14 | Inauguration of President Porras. Transmits the autograph letter of President Porras to the President announcing his inauguration. | 1166 |
| 238 | Mr. Andrews to Mr. Knox. | Oct. 28 | Assault on American citizens. The Government is not expediting the search for the guilty policemen; incloses copy of his note in that connection. | 1258 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Lefevre. | Oct. 31 | Inauguration of President Porras. Acknowledges his letter of Oct. 14. | 1166 | |
| 240 | Mr. Andrews to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 1 | Assault upon American citizens. Refers to his 238 of Oct. 28 and incloses note of Foreign Office declaring the sincere determination of the Government to identify and punish the guilty policemen. | 1259 |
| 88 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Andrews. | Nov. 12 | Same subject. Acknowledges his No. 238 and approves his action. | 1259 |
| 89 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Andrews. | Nov. 14 | Inauguration of President Porras. Transmits the President’s letter in reply to President Porras. | 1167 |
| 249 | Mr. Andrews to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 19 | Assault upon American citizens. The Government requests copy of the testimony secured by the Legation, to assist it in placing the blame upon men higher up in the former administration. Requests instructions. | 1260 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Andrews. | Nov. 23 | Same subject. Acknowledges his No. 240. | 1260 | |
| 42 | Mr. Valdés to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 26 | Wireless telegraph. Refers to his No. 16 of Oct. 12; assures him that the Government of Panama has no objection to the method of payment he mentions. | 1240 |
| 96 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dodge. | Dec. 27 | Assault upon American citizens. Acknowledges Mr. Andrews’s No. 249; instructs him to confer with the officials of the Canal Zone with reference to furnishing the Government of Panama with the collected testimony. | 1260 |
PARAGUAY.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Ferris to Mr. Knox. | 1911. Apr. 17 | Political affairs. Transmits report on the insurrection of Feb. and Mar., 1911. | 1265 | |
| 40 | Mr. Morgan to Mr. Knox. | July 6 | Same subject. Transmits letter from Mr. Ferris giving the latest political events in Paraguay. | 1267 |
| Mr. Turner to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 8 | Same subject. President Jara arrested; a provisional government will be formed. | 1268 | |
| 41 | Same to same. | July 20 | Same subject. Incloses letter from Mr. Ferris reporting a coup d’état at Asuncion, July 14. | 1268 |
| 42 | Same to same. | Aug. 8 | Same subject. Incloses dispatch from Mr. Ferris concerning affairs in Paraguay. | 1269 |
| 6 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Turner. | Aug. 24 | Same subject. Instructs him to make clear who succeeded President Jara as Provisional President of Paraguay and make a full report of events since the fall of Jara. | 1269 |
| Mr. Grevstad to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 5 | Same subject. Provisional President Rojas confirmed by Congress. Isasi is Minister for Foreign Affairs. | 1270 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Nov. 7 | Same subject. Critical situation, owing to the re-return of Jara. | 1270 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Nov. 23 | Same subject. Another revolution is on, led by Gondra and Schaerer. Jara is believed to be with the Government. | 1270 | |
| 6 | Same to same. | Nov. 24 | Same subject. Amplifies the telegram of Nov. 23. | 1270 |
| 12 | Same to same (telegram). | Dec. 5 | Same subject. Paraguayan Government charges Argentine’s support of revolution; Brazil and Uruguay in sympathy with the Government. | 1271 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Dec. 12 | Same subject. At request of the Diplomatic Corps the Argentine and Brazilian naval commanders at Asuncion have forbidden revolutionist war vessels to shell the city. | 1271 | |
| Same to same. | Dec. 20 | Same subject. Incloses statement showing presidential succession in Paraguay from 1870 to the present. | 1271 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Dec. 21 | Same subject. Isasi is succeeded by Irala in the Foreign Office. Brazil and Argentina both strengthen their fleets. Brazil for, Argentina against the Government. | 1273 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | 1912. Jan. 15 | Same subject. The Government overthrown Jan. 14; President Rojas and others arrested. | 1273 | |
| 26 | Same to same. | Mar. 8 | Same subject. Peña succeeds Rojas as Provisional President; personnel of new cabinet given. Quotes note from Minister of Foreign Relations to the Legation. Comment on the situation. | 1273 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 25 | Same subject. Navero succeeds Peña as Provisional Revolutionary President. Jara believed to be marching on Asuncion. | 1274 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Apr. 2 | Same subject. Diplomatic Corps recognized new provisional government, except Brazilian Minister, awaiting instruction. Mr. Grevstad recommends recognition by United States. | 1274 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Grevstad (telegram). | May 3 | Same subject. The Department is withholding judgment in view of the new political disturbances. | 1274 | |
| Mr. Pennoyer to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 17 | Same subject. Jara died May 15. | 1274 | |
| 34 | Same to same. | May 30 | Same subject. Incloses report by Mr. Ferris regarding political conditions; discusses presidential possibilities. | 1275 |
| 36 | Same to same. | July 26 | Same subject. Submits report on internal conditions in Paraguay. Provisional President Naviro is succeeded by Schaerer, elected by Congress as Constitutional President. Personnel of the Cabinet given. Claims commission appointed by Congress. Review of Paraguay’s financial condition. | 1276 |
| 450 | Mr. Montero to Mr. Knox. | Aug. 17 | Same subject. Incloses autograph letter of President Schaerer to the President, announcing his inauguration Ang. 15. | 1277 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Montero. | Nov. 29 | Same subject. President Schaerer’s letter has been laid before the President. | 1277 | |
| 12 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Pennoyer. | Dec. 17 | Same subject. Incloses the President’s letter to the President of Paraguay, acknowledging receipt of his letter of Aug. 15, and congratulating him upon his election. | 1278 |
PERU.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 146 | Mr. Pickerell to Mr. Knox. | 1912. Mar. 29 | Sanitation of Iquitos. Transmits inquiry from Commercial Association of Iquitos for bids on sewerage and water supply contracts under a loan for £200,000 (Peruvian) issued by the city of Iquitos. | 1280 |
| Mr. Howard to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 17 | Same subject. The President asks the Department to recommend some one to undertake the sanitation of Iquitos. | 1280 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Howard (telegram). | Apr. 18 | Same subject. The Department would desire to assure the man recommended that he would have full authority so as to make his work effective. | 1280 | |
| Mr. Howard to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 23 | Same subject. Full power will be given to the expert. | 1281 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. MacVeagh | Apr. 24 | Same subject. Requests that he recommend, with the advice of the Surgeon General of the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service, one or more men qualified to fill the position at Iquitos. | 1281 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. MacVeagh | May 4 | Same subject. The President of Peru makes a proposal as to the salary of the expert. | 1281 | |
| Mr. Pezet to Mr. Knox. | May 8 | Boundary dispute with Bolivia. The Minister announces signing of a protocol at La Paz on May 6 whereby the special commission appointed to mark out the boundaries between Peru and Bolivia were empowered to establish the confines between the rivers Heath and Naverija; that they have agreed upon the entire boundary line and the frontier question between the two countries is definitely settled. | 1279 | |
| 4 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Pezet. | May 13 | Same subject. Acknowledges his May 8 and congratulates him upon the definite settlement of the boundary Question. | 1279 |
| Mr. Curtis to Mr. Knox. | May 18 | Sanitation of Iquitos. Recommends Acting Assistant Surgeon G. M. Converse for the Iquitos work, and states terms of employment. | 1282 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Howard (telegram). | May 21 | Same subject. Quotes the letter from the Acting Secretary of the Treasury dated May 18, and states that three civilians have also been recommended but have not yet been consulted as to their willingness to undertake the work. | 1282 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Stimson. | do | Same subject. Acknowledges his recommendation of three civilians. The Peruvian Government has already been advised of the recommendation made by the’ Treasury Department of Doctor Converse. | 1282 | |
| Mr. Howard to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 25 | Same subject. Doctor Converse has been appointed by the President of Peru. | 1283 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. MacVeagh. | May 27 | Same subject. Informs him of the details of the appointment of Doctor Converse. | 1283 | |
| Mr. Howard to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Aug. 15 | Same subject. The President of Peru asks that the Department recommend another engineer to collaborate with Doctor Converse. | 1284 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Howard (telegram). | Aug. 19 | Same subject. The Department is consulting the War Department and the American Society of Civil Engineers in regard to the request of Aug. 15. | 1284 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bayless. | Oct. 4 | Same subject. Informs him of his recommendation to the President of Peru, to cooperate with Doctor Converse. | 1284 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Howard. | Nov. 1 | Same subject. Transmits letter of acceptance of Mr. Bayless. | 1285 |
RUSSIA.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. De Rosen to Mr. Knox. | 1910. Apr. 12 | Extension of limit of territorial waters to 12 miles. The Russian Government desires to learn whether the British Government have ever protested against the enactment of American laws providing for a zone of 4 leagues (12 miles) within which the authority of the United States Customs officers is exercised (Revised Statutes, sections 2760, 2867, and 3067); if so, the nature of the reply of the United States. | 1287 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. De Rosen. | Apr. 18 | Same subject. Refers to the Russian Embassy’s memorandum of Apr. 12; there is no record of any protest at any time by Great Britain against the enactment of the laws referred to. | 1287 | |
| 363 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox. | Sept. 30 | Same subject. Incloses copy of a law promulgated by Russia Jan. 1/14, 1910, extending authority of Russian Customs to 12 marine miles from low-water mark. The British Government, with reference thereto, gave notice that it reserved the rights of its subjects as fixed by international usage: to which the Russian Government replied that in the absence of treaty provisions to the contrary the extension was a question of domestic regulation. The British Government thereupon declined to acquiesce in a claim to jurisdiction beyond the 3-mile limit. To this the Russian Government has not yet “replied. Requests instructions. | 1287 |
| Mr. Woolsey to Mr. Knox. | Dec. 28 | Same subject. Memorandum of the Solicitor of the Department of State in regard to municipal seizures beyond the three-mile limit. | 1289 | |
| 452 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox. | 1911. Jan. 16 | Same subject. Refers to his No. 363. The disposition of the Russian Government to establish a 12-mile limit for other purposes than those of customs supervision is indicated by a bill relating to fisheries now before the Duma. | 1298 |
| 135 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Rockhill. | Jan. 21 | Same subject. Acknowledges his No. 363 and instructs him to inform himself on the jurisdiction assumed under the Russian law and report fully. Also to inform the Minister for Foreign Affairs that the United States reserves all rights of whatever nature. | 1298 |
| 466 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox. | Feb. 13 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s No. 135, and says that the Minister for Foreign Affairs regards the control at 12 miles as in keeping with the principles of international law. | 1299 |
| 148 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Rockhill. | Mar. 11 | Same subject. Refers to his No. 466; the Department awaits further information. | 1300 |
| 506 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox. | Mar. 28 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s 148; the Government is still discussing the matter with Great Britain. | 1300 |
| 157 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Rockhill. | Apr. 21 | Same subject. Refers to his No. 506; the Department is awaiting further information. | 1300 |
| 558 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox. | May 16 | Same subject. Acknowledges Department’s 157; a bill extending the 12-mile limit for the protection of fisheries in the Government of Archangel is before the Duma. | 1300 |
| 168 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Rockhill. | June 6 | Same subject. Acknowledges his 558; instructs him to keep the Department informed. | 1301 |
| 592 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox. | June 21 | Same subject. Refers to Embassy’s 558; the bill extending the 12–mile limit as to fisheries has passed the Duma; no agreement has been reached with Great Britain. | 1301 |
| 186 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Wheeler. | July 18 | Same subject. Acknowledges the Ambassador’s 592; instructs him to keep the Department informed. | 1302 |
| 641 | Mr. Wheeler to Mr. Knox. | July 21 | Same subject. Refers to Embassy’s No. 592 and incloses text of law extending 12-mile limit as to fisheries as promulgated. | 1302 |
| 59 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Guild. | 1912. Jan. 19 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Rockhill’s No. 452 and 592 and instructs him to report upon the present status of the Russian Government’s intentions in regard to extension of its jurisdiction for the control of fisheries, and as to any protest made by interested foreign powers. | 1303 |
| 173 | Mr. Guild to Mr. Knox. | Feb. 3 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s No. 59; discusses the laws promulgated by Russia in regard to the 12-mile limit, the British Government’s protest against them, Japan’s protest, and an interview with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and his views. | 1304 |
| 179 | Same to same. | Feb. 9 | Same subject. Incloses note from the Foreign Office in regard to the Minister’s inquiries relating to Spitzbergen. | 1305 |
| 231 | Same to same. | Apr. 13 | Same subject. The Russian Government has not replied to the Japanese protest, and will probably make no concessions. | 1306 |
| 257 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox. | May 15 | Same subject. The Japanese Embassy informs him that no changes have occurred in the situation. | 1307 |
| 313 | Same to same. | July 19 | Same subject. Incloses copy of a note from the Foreign Office in reply to Japan’s protest dated in Mar. 1911. | 1307 |
| 367 | Same to same. | Sept. 10 | Same subject. Notes are still being exchanged between Japan and Russia. | 1308 |
SALVADOR.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 116 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Hitt. | 1911. Dec. 12 | Political disturbances. Allegations having from time to time since September last reached the Department tending to show that the Presidents of Guatemala and Honduras are actively supporting a movement to subvert the Government of Salvador, and also to misrepresent in that connection the attitude of the Government of the United States and to prevent the proper observance of the Washington conventions and of the neutrality statutes of the United States, the Department contemplates giving publicity to the information on this subject at its disposal if the hostile movement against Salvador does not cease. | 1310 |
| 197 | Mr. Hitt to Mr. Knox. | 1912. Jan. 2 | Same subject. Acknowledges Department’s No. 116 of Dec. 12, 1911; incloses aide memoire handed the President of Guatemala in pursuance thereof, and memorandum from the President of Guatemala in reply thereto. | 1311 |
| Mr. Heimke to Mr. Knox. | Jan. 7 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Department’s No. 116 of Dec. 12, 1911, to the Minister to Guatemala. Reports upon the situation in question; incloses a memorandum from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of a conversation with President Araujo. | 1316 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Jan. 10 | Same subject. The President of Salvador requests that the Department be informed of a probable invasion of Salvador from Guatemala. | 1318 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Heimke (telegram). | Jan. 11 | Same subject. Instructs him to repeat to Guatemala his telegram of Jan. 10. | 1319 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Hitt (telegram). | do | Same subject. On receipt of Mr. Heimke’s telegram of Jan. 10, he will immediately take up the matter with the President of Guatemala, impressing him with the necessity for stopping hostile movement against Salvador and disregard of the Washington conventions. | 1319 | |
| Mr. Heimke to Mr. Knox. | Jan. 11 | Same subject. Refers to his dispatch of Jan. 7, and telegram of Jan. 10; transmits correspondence handed him by President Araujo showing that along the frontier Guatemala is maintaining military activities directed against Salvador in cooperation with Bonilla in Honduras and the disaffected Salvadorans Barahona and Alfaro. | 1319 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Hitt (telegram). | Jan. 12 | Same subject. Instructs him to say to the President of Guatemala that the Minister of Salvador states that Barahona and Alfaro are fomenting a revolution on Guatemalan soil against Salvador. | 1321 | |
| Mr. Knox to M. White (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructions similar to the foregoing. | 1322 | |
| 206 | Mr. Hitt to Mr. Knox. | Jan. 16 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s telegram of Jan. 11, and Mr. Heimke’s Jan. 10; reports an interview with the Minister for Foreign Affairs in pursuance thereof. It seems probable that the complaints of Salvador have caused a withdrawal of troops in excess of normal numbers from the frontier. | 1322 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Hitt (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Department learns that Guatemalan troops are leaving the frontier in large numbers and that Salvador believes it unnecessary to inspect the frontier as suggested by the President of Guatemala. | 1324 | |
| 75 | Mr. White to Mr. Knox. | Jan. 17 | Same subject. Acknowledges Department’s Jan. 12, and incloses note to the Honduran Minister for Foreign Affairs in pursuance thereof and reply thereto. | 1324 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Jan. 18 | Same subject. Transmits telegram from the Honduran Chargé d’ Affaires in Salvador to the Honduran Government concerning information regarding alleged movement led by Jacinto Velasquez with the object of invading Honduras from Salvador. | 1325 | |
| Mr. Heimke to Mr. Knox. | Jan. 19 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s telegram of Jan. 16 and incloses copies of telegrams showing retirement of Guatemalan troops from the frontier. The President of Salvador says that conditions are now quiet and no further trouble is apprehended for the present. | 1326 | |
| 208 | Mr. Hitt to Mr. Knox. | Jan. 23 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s telegram of Jan. 16. He has decided not to cause an investigation of the frontier. | 1327 |
| 213 | Same to same. | Jan. 27 | Same subject. Military information; no further disturbances. | 1327 |
| Mr. Calvo to Mr. Wilson. | Feb. 14 | Visit of the Secretary of State. Acknowledges the Department’s letter of Feb. 13, and expresses the pleasure of Salvador in the prospect of the Secretary’s visit. | 1328 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Heimke. | Mar. 4 | Same subject. The Secretary and party will arrive at Acajutla Mar. 10, remain at San Salvador the 11th and 12th, and leave for Guatemala Mar. 13. | 1329 | |
| Mr. Araujo to Mr. Knox. | Mar. 11 | Same subject. Speech of welcome by the President of Salvador. | 1329 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Araujo. | do | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. | 1329 | |
| Mr. Castro Ramírez to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. Speech in honor of the Secretary. | 1330 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Castro Ramírez. | do | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. | 1331 | |
| 221 | Mr. Heimke to Mr. Knox. | Mar. 16 | Same subject. Gives an account of the events of the Secretary’s visit to Salvador. | 1333 |
| President Araujo to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 22 | Same subject. Congratulations on the Secretary’s visit. | 1335 | |
| Mr. Knox to President Araujo. | Apr. 23 | Same subject. Thanks for the foregoing message. | 1335 | |
| Mr. Mejía to President Taft. | Apr. 25 | Same subject. Informs him of his appointment as Envoy Extraordinary on Special Mission for expressing to the President Salvador’s gratitude for the Secretary’s visit. | 1335 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Mejía. | May 8 | Same subject. The President will be glad to see Mr. Mejia on May 10. | 1336 | |
| Mr. Mejia to President Taft. | May 10 | Same subject. Delivers a letter from the President of Salvador to the President, and repeats the expression of Salvador’s high appreciation of the Secretary’s visit. | 1337 | |
| President Taft to Mr. Mejía. | do | Same subject. Reply of the President to the foregoing. | 1337 | |
| 106 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Heimke. | June 28 | Same subject. Incloses a letter from the President acknowledging that of the President of Salvador. | 1338 |
| 260 | Mr. Heimke to Mr. Knox. | Aug. 24 | The coat of arms and the flag of Salvador. Transmits a decree prescribing a new coat of arms for the flag, and a description of the insignia and flag. | 1339 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Hinckley. | Dec. 3 | Visit of the Secretary of State. Instructs him to thank the President of Salvador for the “Album del Centenario,” containing an account of the Secretary’s visit. | 1338 | |
| Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox. (telegram.) | Oct. 8 | War with Montenegro, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Greece; protection of American interests; good offices of neutral powers. Montenegro declares war against Turkey, which orders immediate offensive action. | 1341 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Oct. 10 | Same subject. Ambassadors of the European Powers have delivered a joint note to Turkey. | 1341 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Oct. 14 | Same subject. Gives substance of Turkey’s reply to the joint note of the Powers. | 1341 | |
| Mr. Jackson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 18 | Same subject. Serbia declares war against Turkey. | 1342 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Bulgaria declares war against Turkey. | 1342 | |
| Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Greece declares war against Turkey. | 1342 | |
| 4676 | Mr. Caftanzoglu to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. The great Powers having deemed it necessary to take into hand the accomplishment of the reforms provided in Article 23 of the Treaty of Berlin, the Sublime Porte declared it would enforce important reforms; does not believe foreign interference in the enforcement thereof will be beneficial. Greece believes it may count on the sympathies of friendly nations and urgently appeals to the Government of the United States not to refuse its benevolent neutrality. | 1342 |
| Mr. Jackson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 21 | Same subject. Bulgaria urgently appeals to the United States not to refuse its benevolent neutrality. | 1343 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Jackson (telegram). | Oct. 30 | Same subject. The Department is considering Bulgaria’s request; meanwhile instructs him to say, if pressed for a reply, that this Government has not thus far found it necessary to make any further or more formal declaration of neutrality, in view of the comprehensive provisions of the Neutrality Act. | 1343 | |
| Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox (telegram.) | Oct. 31 | Same subject. States measures decided upon by the Diplomatic Corps in case of entry of routed Turkish troops into Constantinople. | 1344 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Nov. 1 | Same subject. The Government has taken certain steps for Constantinople’s safety in pursuance of representations by Diplomatic Corps. | 1344 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Nov. 4 | Same subject. Permission for passage of war ships to protect foreign life and property has been granted. | 1344 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Turkey asks for intervention of the Powers. | 1344 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Rockhill (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Department assumes that the Minister will find it possible, if occasion arise, to arrange with friendly neutral Powers for adequate protection of American citizens. | 1345 | |
| Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 5 | Same subject. Describes steps he has taken for protection of Americans. | 1345 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Minister for Foreign Affairs believes that if mediation be made immediately violence will be prevented, and requests that the United States urge upon the Allied Powers cessation of hostilities in the interest of humanity. | 1345 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Rockhill (telegram). | Nov. 6 | Same subject. Inquires whether despatch of an American war vessel would strengthen the Minister’s hands in protecting American citizens. | 1346 | |
| Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 7 | Same subject. He believes it unnecessary to announce intended despatch of an American war vessel. | 1346 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 8 | Same subject. The Turkish Government disclaims all responsibility for the safety of inhabitants of Constantinople if captured. | 1346 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Meyer. | do | Same subject. Requests the despatch of two vessels immediately to Beirut and Smyrna to protect American citizens. | 1346 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Herrick (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to inquire whether it will be agreeable to the Government to which he is accredited to issue such instructions to its Embassy at Constantinople and commanders of ships which it may have in Turkish waters as will insure protection to American citizens in Turkey, in regard to which the United States must rely upon the Powers most intimately concerned with the political situation in the Near East. (This instruction sent on same date also to London, Vienna, Rome, Berlin, and St. Petersburg, and quoted to the Ambassador at Constantinople.) | 1347 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Rockhill (telegram). | Nov. 9 | Same subject. The Tennessee and the Montana sail Nov. 12 for Smyrna and Beirut. | 1347 | |
| Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 9 | Same subject. Acknowledges his Nov. 8; the British Government on Nov. 6 gave instruction to extend protection to Americans. | 1348 | |
| Mr. Frazier to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Acknowledges his Nov. 8; the Austro-Hungarian Government will gladly instruct its Embassy in the sense desired. | 1348 | |
| Mr. Guild to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Acknowledges his Nov. 8; the Russian Government has instructed its officers to protect all foreigners in Turkey, including Americans. | 1348 | |
| Mr. O’Brien to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 10 | Same subject. Acknowledges his Nov. 8; the Italian Government very cordially promised immediate instructions in the sense desired. | 1348 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Acknowledges his Nov. 8; the German Government cheerfully promises instruction as desired. | 1349 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Reid (telegram). | Nov. 11 | Same subject. Instructs him to thank the British Government for anticipating the request of this Government in regard to protection of Americans. (The same to the American Ambassador to Russia.) | 1349 | |
| Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Gives further particulars of British arrangements for protection of American citizens, in conjunction with other Powers. | 1349 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Rockhill (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to telegraph to the revenue cutter Unalga at Port Said any recommendations he may have. | 1349 | |
| Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Powers have not yet taken steps in regard to mediation. Mr. Rockhill has been asked by the Minister for Foreign Affairs whether, if Europe fail him, the United States would use its good offices to ascertain some basis for direct negotiations with the Allies. Mr. Rockhill desires instructions and says that the forces at Constantinople seem adequate to meet any emergency. | 1350 | |
| Mr. Herrick to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Acknowledges his Nov. 8; the French Government has sent instruction in accordance therewith. | 1350 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Herrick (telegram). | Nov. 12 | Same subject. Instructs him to thank the French Government for its assurances concerning protection of Americans in Turkey. (Instructs him to repeat this telegram to Vienna, Berlin, and Rome.) | 1350 | |
| Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Unalga’s commander has been informed his services will not be required in Turkish waters. | 1351 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Rockhill (telegram). | Nov. 13 | Same subject. The Unalga will remain available at Port Said until arrival of a cruiser at Beirut. | 1351 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to his Nov. 11 in regard to possible requests for the mediation of the United States and instructs him thereupon. | 1351 | |
| Mr. Meyer to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 16 | Same subject. The naval auxiliary Brutus will leave Nov. 20 for Smyrna with supplies. | 1351 | |
| Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 17 | Same subject. The Diplomatic Corps will land about 2,000 men tomorrow to protect the Embassies and Legations. | 1352 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Nov. 20 | Same subject. Bulgaria is ready to discuss suspension of hostilities and peace terms. | 1352 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Nov. 21 | Same subject. The Allied Powers, as a further condition for the suspension of hostilities, demand surrender of Janina and Durazzo. The Diplomatic Corps has been asked to return the land forces to the ships but has decided to keep them on shore. | 1352 | |
| 201 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Rockhill. | do | Same subject. The Tennessee and Montana will sail as soon as possible. | 1352 |
| 326 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. About 2,500 men have been debarked with some 26 guns; incloses list. | 1353 |
| Mr. Meyer to Mr. Knox. | Dec. 4 | Same subject. The men were reembarked yesterday. | 1353 | |
| Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox, (telegram). | do | Same subject. An armistice was concluded yesterday. | 1353 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Dec. 6 | Same subject. The peace conference will be held in London. | 1353 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Dec. 8 | Same subject. Turkey’s delegates to the Peace Conference will leave for London Dec. 10. | 1353 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Dec. 31 | Same subject. The consul at Saloniki has accounted for the safety of all Americans in his district. | 1354 |
VENEZUELA.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Rojas to Mr. Wilson | 1912. Feb. 14 | Visit of the Secretary of State. Acknowledges his letter of Feb. 13, and expresses, by instruction from his Government, its pleasure in the prospective visit of the Secretary. | 1355 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Northcott (telegram). | Mar. 12 | Same subject. The Secretary and party will arrive at La Guaira Mar. 22, and depart from Puerto Cabello Mar. 25. | 1355 | |
| Mr. Márquez Bustillos to Mr. Knox. | Mar. 23 | Same subject. Address of welcome to the Secretary. | 1356 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Márquez Bustillos. | do | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. | 1356 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Matos | do | Same subject. Remarks of the Secretary upon placing a wreath at the foot of the statue of Bolivar. | 1356 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Matos. | Mar. 24 | Same subject. Speech of welcome to the Secretary. | 1357 | |
| Mr. Matox to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. | 1357 | |
| Mr. Knox to President Gómez. | Mar. 25 | Same subject. Farewell speech of the Secretary at Caracas. | 1359 | |
| Mr. Gonzalez Guinán to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. Address of welcome at Valencia. | 1359 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. González Guinán. | do | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. | 1360 | |
| Mr. Arcay to Mr. Knox. | do | Same subject. Address of welcome to the Secretary at Puerto Cabello. | 1360 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Arcay. | do | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing | 1361 | |
| President Gómez to President Taft (telegram). | do | Same subject. Expresses his pleasure in the Secretary’s visit. | ||
| Mr. Rojas to Mr. Wilson | Mar. 26 | Same subject. Incloses copy of telegraphic instruction to express to the President the Government’s pleasure in the visit of the Secretary. | 1362 | |
| President Taft to President Gómez (telegram). | Apr. 1 | Same subject. Reply to his telegram of Mar. 25. | 1362 | |
| 39 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Rojas. | Apr. 3 | Same subject. Acknowledges his Mar. 26. | 1362 |
| Mr. Rojas to Mr. Knox. | Apr. 18 | Same subject. Expresses his pleasure in the Secretary’s visit to his country. | 1363 | |
| President Gómez to the Congress. | Apr. 19 | Same subject. Extract from annual message, referring to the Secretary’s visit. | 1363 | |
| Mr. Fonseca to the Chamber of Deputies. | do | Same subject. Extract from speech at the opening of Congress, referring to the Secretary’s visit. | 1363 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Rojas | Apr. 25 | Same subject. Reply to his note of Apr. 18 | 1364 | |
| Mr. Northcott to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 27 | Same subject. The reference of the President of Venezuela in his message to Congress to the Secretary’s visit was most cordially received. | 1364 |