List of Papers
[The papers are listed chronologically under main headings. Unless otherwise specified, the correspondence is from or to the Secretary of State or the Department.]
GENERAL
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 180 | 1917 Dec. 28 | To the Minister in Norway | Abrogation of treaties, certain provisions of which conflicted with the Seamen’s Act of Mar. 4, 1915. Instruction to give formal notice to the Norwegian Government of the abrogation of the treaty of July 4, 1827. | 5 |
| [Enclosure] | 1918 Feb. 5 | From the Norwegian Minister for Foreign Affairs to the American Minister | Same subject. Requests reconsideration of the denunciation of the treaty of July 4, 1827. | 7 |
| 679 | Feb. 10 | From the Minister in Norway | Same subject. Transmits note of Feb. 5 from the Norwegian Minister for Foreign Affairs. | 7 |
| 322 | Apr. 4 | To the Minister in the Netherlands. Mutatis mutandis, to Spain |
Same subject. Instruction to give formal notice to the Netherland Government of the abrogation of the treaty of Jan. 19, 1839. | 3 |
| 323 | Apr. 4 | To the Minister in the Netherlands | Same subject. Instruction to give formal notice to the Netherland Government of the abrogation of the treaty of May 23, 1878. | 4 |
| 234 | May 31 | To the Minister in Norway | Same subject. Instruction to advise the Norwegian Government that denunciation of the treaty of July 4, 1827, is final. | 8 |
| [Enclosure] | June 3 | The Netherland Minister of Foreign Affairs to the American Minister | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of formal notice of denunciation of the treaties of Jan. 19, 1839, and May 23, 1878. | 5 |
| 1375 | June 10 | From the Minister in the Netherlands | Same subject. Transmits copies of notes addressed to the Netherland Government and its reply of June 3. | 5 |
| Nov. 27 | To the Argentine Chargé. Mutatis mutandis, to all other diplomatic representatives in Washington |
The Farmers’ National Congress, Dec. 3–9, Jacksonville, Fla. Invitation to participate. | 1 | |
| Dec. 5 | To the Ambassador in Brazil. Mutatis mutandis, to Cuba, France, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland |
Protection of American trademarks. Instruction to bring to attention of Brazilian Government apparent violations of international trade-marks convention. | 2 | |
| 1930 | Dec. 27 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Abrogation of treaties, certain provisions of which conflicted with the Seamen’s Act of Mar. 4, 1915. Requests date which was inserted in the formal notice of abrogation of the treaty of July 3, 1902. | 10 |
| 2268 | Dec. 30 | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Same subject. The date inserted in the formal notice of abrogation of the treaty of July 3, 1902, was May 8, 1919. | 10 |
ARGENTINA
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1916 Sept. 23 | From the President of the Central & South American Telegraph Co. | Cable-landing concessions. Requests the good offices of the Department to secure respect for the concession of 1885; encloses copy of the concession. | 35 | |
| Sept. 28 | To the Chargé in Argentina (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to reiterate to the Argentine Government the desire of the United States that the concession of 1885 be respected. | 37 | |
| [Enclosure] | Oct. 4 | From Aldao, Campos & del Valle to the Chargé in Argentina | Same subject. Concession of 1885 is considered legal. | 38 |
| Oct. 6 | From the Chargé in Argentina (tel.) | Same subject. Concession of 1885 to Central & South American Telegraph Co. is not menaced. | 37 | |
| 288 | Oct. 9 | From the Chargé in Argentina | Same subject. Purpose of the decree of July 19 to ascertain what funds deposited as a forfeit by concessionaires had lapsed to the Government. Encloses legal opinion regarding renewal of concession of 1885. | 37 |
| 324 | 1917 Feb. 9 | From the Ambassador in Argentina | Same subject. Has impressed upon local manager, Central & South American Telegraph Co., advisability of communicating to the Argentine Government their intentions regarding the concession of 1885. | 38 |
| Mar. 23 | From the Vice President of the Central & South American Telegraph Co. | Same subject. Requests assistance in securing action by the Argentine Government on company’s application for a landing site. | 39 | |
| Mar. 29 | To the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to request Argentine Government to reply at early convenience to application of Central & South American Telegraph Co. for a landing site. | 41 | |
| Mar. 29 | To the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to request of the Argentine Government an explanation, of discrimination against North American telegrams. | 41 | |
| Apr. 2 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Same subject. Embassy has requested reply to application of Central & South American Telegraph Co. for a landing site; unwise to intervene at present in matter of discrimination. | 41 | |
| Apr. 9 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Same subject. President will give friendly consideration to petition of Central & South American Telegraph Co. to lay cables from Buenos Aires to Montevideo. | 42 | |
| Apr. 10 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Same subject. The Uruguayan Minister will urge upon the President of Argentina the importance of granting petition of Central & South American Telegraph Co. | 43 | |
| Apr. 12 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Same subject. The Uruguayan Minister reports a favorable interview with the President of Argentina. | 43 | |
| June 17 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Reports comments of press on President Wilson’s speech to Mexican newspaper men. | 583 | |
| Aug. 10 | From the Chargé in Argentina (tel.) | Cable-landing concessions. Opinion of Attorney General of Republic is that granting of petition of Central & South American Telegraph Co. will not contravene concession to Western Telegraph Co. | 43 | |
| Oct. 28 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Same subject. The President of Argentina issues a decree authorizing the Central & South American Telegraph Co. to lay cables between Argentina and Uruguay. | 44 |
BELGIUM
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Apr. 6 | From the Belgian Minister | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. Requests attitude of the United States with reference to Mexican decree of Nov. 24, 1917, establishing a claims commission. | 807 | |
| Apr. 9 | To the Belgian Minister | Same subject. Further information has been requested from the Mexican Government with reference decree of Nov. 24, 1917; no definite position can be taken until information is received. | 807 |
BRAZIL
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 878 | 1917 Mar. 20 | From the Chargé in Brazil | Cable-landing concessions. Legal impediments to concession to Central & South American Telegraph Co., have been removed. Brazilian Government has agreed to a rate of the Western Telegraph Co. which is discriminatory against American interests. | 45 |
| Mar. 22 | To the Chargé in Brazil (tel.) | Same subject. Transmits note to the Brazilian Government regarding rate discrimination against telegrams between the United States and Brazil. | 46 | |
| 898 | Apr. 10 | From the Chargé in Brazil | Same subject. The Minister of Foreign Affairs has submitted the U. S. note regarding rate discrimination to the Minister of Public Works. | 47 |
| Apr. 14 | To the Chargé in Brazil (tel.) | Same subject. Requests cable report on progress in solution of difficulty regarding rate discrimination. | 47 | |
| July 13 | From the President of the Western Union Telegraph Co. | Same subject. Requests good offices of the Department in securing arrangement with Government of Brazil for direct communication by cable with the United States. | 47 | |
| July 21 | To the President of the Western Union Telegraph Co. | Same subject. The Department is glad to see American interests advanced in other countries by American corporations. | 48 | |
| Aug. 3 | To the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to give proper assistance to the representative of the Western Union Telegraph Co. | 48 | |
| Aug. 13 | From the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | Same subject. Concession has been signed giving cable-landing rights to Central & South American Telegraph Co. | 48 | |
| 998 | Aug. 16 | From the Ambassador in Brazil | Same subject. Transmits memorandum of negotiations regarding establishment of all-American cable communication between the United States and Brazil. | 49 |
| Oct. 25 | From the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | Same subject. Executive decree has been signed authorizing Western Telegraph Co., to lay cables between Rio de Janeiro and Ascension Island and between Para and Barbados. | 50 | |
| Nov. 7 | From the Vice President of the Central & South American Telegraph Co. | Same subject. Discusses importance of the further concessions to the Western Telegraph Co., and need for American-owned cables to Brazil; contract between his company and Brazil has been signed. | 50 | |
| 1047 | Nov. 8 | From the Ambassador in Brazil | Same subject. Transmits decree permitting the Central & South American Telegraph Co. to land cables at Rio de Janeiro and Santos. | 52 |
| 1066 | Nov. 26 | From the Ambassador in Brazil | Same subject. Transmits decree permitting Western Telegraph Co. to lay cables between Rio de Janeiro and Ascension Island and between Belem and Barbados; refers to protest of the French Cable Co. | 57 |
| 1088 | Dec. 12 | From the Ambassador in Brazil | Same subject. Western Union Telegraph Co. has applied for cable-landing concessions; Central & South American Telegraph Co. will request a further concession. Encloses certain clauses of concessions to Western Telegraph Co. and French Cable Co. | 62 |
| 1918 Jan. 14 | To the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | Same subject. (Mr. Nelson) O’Shaughnessy is authorized by Western Union Telegraph Co. to negotiate cable concession in his own name; Brazilian Government to be so informed. | 64 | |
| 1119 | Jan. 19 | From the Ambassador in Brazil | Authorization to foreign vessels to engage in coastwise traffic in Brazilian waters. Reports publication of circular from the Minister of Finance, granting to foreign vessels the privilege of engaging in coastwise traffic between Brazilian ports. | 81 |
| 1144 | Jan. 23 | From the Consul General at Rio de Janeiro | Cable-landing concessions. Quotes amendment of decree No. 12688 granting cable-landing concessions to the Western Telegraph Co. | 64 |
| 1249 | 1918 Mar. 25 | From the Vice Consul in charge at Rio de Janeiro | Same subject. Quotes order granting to Mr. Nelson O’Shaughnessy, representative of the Western Union Telegraph Co., the right to lay certain cables. | 64 |
| Apr. 19 | To the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | Same subject. Mr. Frank Carney is authorized by Central & South American Telegraph Co. to renew application for cable-laying concession in his own name; Minister of Foreign Affairs to be so informed. | 65 | |
| 1238 | May 14 | From the Ambassador in Brazil | Message of the President of Brazil to the National Congress. Comments on message and encloses text. | 78 |
| 1260 | May 17 | From the Ambassador in Brazil | Cable-landing concessions. Encloses concession granted to the Western Union Telegraph Co.; comments on failure to provide for landing of cable at or near Santos. | 65 |
| May 31 | From the President of the Western Union Telegraph Co. | Same subject. Brazilian Government has refused to amend cable concession, making it unacceptable to the company. | 70 | |
| June 5 | To the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to aid representative of Western Union Telegraph Co. in securing amendments to concession. | 71 | |
| July 12 | To the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | Same subject. Transmits authorization of Western Union Telegraph Co. to its representative to sign contract. | 71 | |
| Aug. 2 | To the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | Same subject. Denies truth of report that the United States will take over all cable companies on July 31. | 72 | |
| 1347 | Aug. 13 | From the Ambassador in Brazil | Same subject. Brazilian Government impotent to oblige Western Telegraph Co. to cease discrimination against American telegrams. | 72 |
| 491 | Sept. 27 | To the Ambassador in Brazil | Same subject. Has discussed rate discrimination with Brazilian Ambassador, who is to become Minister of Foreign Affairs. Reiterates instruction to assist American companies in any way proper. | 73 |
| Nov. 30 | From the Vice Consul in charge at Rio de Janeiro | Same subject. Quotes articles of concession to Mr. Frank Carney (representative of Central & South American Telegraph Co.) for a cable between Rio de Janeiro and Cuba. | 74 | |
| Dec. 5 | To the Ambassador in Brazil | Protection of American trademarks. Instruction to bring to the attention of the Brazilian Government apparent violations of the international trade-marks convention. | 2 |
CHILE
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1918 June 14 | From the Chargé in Chile (tel.) | Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Reports comments of press on President Wilson’s speech to Mexican newspaper men. | 581 |
CHINA
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 155 | 1917 Oct. 5 | From the Consul at Tsingtao | Institution of Japanese civil administration in the Leased Territory of Kiaochow. Civil administration substituted for military administration on Oct. 1; discusses situation. | 214 |
| 169 | Nov. 30 | From the Consul at Tsingtao | Same subject. Chinese oppose civil administration; Government presents formal protests; fear Japanese domination of Shantung; Japanese hold Shantung Railway and Leased Territory as conquered areas. Transmits memorandum on department of civil administration. | 215 |
| 1797 | Dec. 15 | From the Minister in China | Attitude of the United States towards political relationships in the Far East. refers to statement of policies in telegram of July 10 and requests instruction if policies have changed. | 213 |
| Dec. 28 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Institution of Japanese civil administration in the Leased Territory of Kiaochow. Instruction to ascertain facts from Japanese Government regarding reported aggression on China’s sovereignty. | 221 | |
| [Quoted in tel.] | Dec. 31 | From the British Foreign Office to the American Ambassador | Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Expresses willingness to participate in international loan if the American group will advance share of British group at present time. | 137 |
| 8116 | 1918 Jan. 1 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Same subject: Transmits note of Dec. 31 from the Foreign Office. | 137 |
| Jan. 5 | To the Minister in China (tel.) | Same subject: Requests telegraphic reply regarding correctness of report that Japanese group has decided to defer proposed advance to China. | 138 | |
| Jan. 7 | From the Minister in China (tel.) | Same subject. Japanese loan has been signed. | 139 | |
| Jan. 8 | To the Minister in China (tel.) | Same subject. Requests amount of Japanese advance. | 139 | |
| 3050 | Jan. 9 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Same subject. Legation at Peking advises Japanese loan agreement signed Jan. 6. | 139 |
| 6202 | Jan. 9 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Same subject. Legation at Peking advises Japanese loan agreement signed Jan. 6. | 139 |
| Jan. 10 | From the Minister in China (tel.) | Same subject. Amount of Japanese advance is 10,000,000 yen. | 139 | |
| [Quoted in tel.] | Jan. 12 | From the British Foreign Office to the American Ambassador | Same subject. Reiterates willingness to participate in international loan on basis of note of Dec. 31. | 140 |
| 8258 | Jan. 14 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Same subject. Transmits note of Jan. 12 from the Foreign Office. | 140 |
| Jan. 20 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Institution of Japanese civil administration in the Leased Territory of Kiaochow. Japanese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs states that civil administration under jurisdiction of Ministry of War replaces military control, but differs in meaning from Chinese and English interpretation of term. | 222 | |
| Jan. 21 | From the Secretary of the Treasury | Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Government lacks authority to make currency loans; inadvisable for private group to participate at present time; immediate decision apparently not required. | 140 | |
| 3096 | Jan. 25 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Same subject. Minister of Finance approves of participation in loan by French group, but dependent upon cooperation of British group. | 141 |
| 747 | Jan. 29 | To the Minister in China | Attitude of the United States towards political relationships in the Far East. No change in policies; merely defined more clearly by Lansing-Ishii agreement. | 214 |
| Feb. 5 | From the French Ambassador | Railway concessions: Proposed elimination of German interests from the Hukuang Railway enterprise. Suggests recasting of agreements; asks concurrence and participation of American group. | 199 | |
| 1886 | Feb. 7 | From the Minister in China | Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Reports probable appointment of Baron Sakatani as adviser to Chinese Government on currency reform; urges completion of arrangements for American participation in loan. | 141 |
| Feb. 11 | From the Minister in China (tel.) | Political affairs. Summarizes situation. Urges attention be given China. | 83 | |
| 1878 | Feb. 11 | From the Minister in China | Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Transmits copies of agreement between the Chinese Government and the Japanese Specie Bank for a second advance of 10,000,000 yen, and statement of advances by the Bank of China. | 142 |
| 1905 | Feb. 12 | From the Minister in China | Political affairs. Summary of recent developments. | 84 |
| Feb. 15 | From the French Ambassador | Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. refers to proposed participation of British group in loan. French group disposed to accept arrangement with reservation. | 142 | |
| 2069 | Feb. 15 | To the French Ambassador | Railway concessions: Proposed elimination of German interests from the Hukuang Railway enterprise. Suggestions of the 5th inst. will have careful consideration. | 200 |
| 2074 | Feb. 16 | To the French Ambassador | Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. refers to former discussion of proposed advance to China and states no action has been taken toward organization of American group pending decision to participate by French and British groups. | 143 |
| 2085 | Mar. 2 | To the French Ambassador | Same subject. Discussion of British, French and U. S. participation in loan to China. | 144 |
| Mar. 3 | From the Chargé in China (tel.) | Political affairs. Reported that Chang Tso-lin will attempt restoration of Emperor. | 88 | |
| Mar. 7 | From the Chargé in China (tel.) | Same subject. Chang Tso-lin’s purpose not to restore Emperor but to oust President. | 88 | |
| Mar. 15 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Baron Sakatani contemplates visit to China; commented on financial situation in an interview. | 145 | |
| Mar. 16 | From the Chargé in China (tel.) | Political affairs. President Feng determined to resign; civil war likely if plans of military clique are carried out. | 89 | |
| Apr. 8 | From the Minister in China (tel.) | Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Application has been made by various groups for an extension of time on the currency loan option. | 145 | |
| Apr. 9 | To the Minister in China (tel.) | Same subject. Decision in loan matter deferred; instruction to inform Chinese Government that Department trusts option will be extended. | 145 | |
| 9411 | Apr. 9 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Same subject. Foreign Office inquires as to progress in organizing American group and regarding its scope when organized. | 145 |
| 7231 | Apr. 11 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Same subject. Action on loan situation deferred pending developments; doubtful whether group will be organized in near future. | 146 |
| 1996 | Apr. 12 | From the Minister in China | Loan negotiations: Other loans. Transmits list of loans made to the Chinese Government during 1917 and during January 1918. | 166 |
| Apr. 13 | From the Minister in China (tel.) | Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Option under currency loan agreement extended six months. | 146 | |
| Apr. 27 | From the Minister in China (tel.) | Same subject. Japanese Minister urging appointment of Baron Sakatani as financial adviser; France may consent; important that American representative be appointed promptly. | 146 | |
| 2018 | Apr. 30 | From the Minister in China | Political affairs. Report on the general situation in China during the first quarter of 1918. | 89 |
| 2025 | May 1 | From the Minister in China | Loan negotiations: Other loans. Reports opinion of Chinese financiers regarding the two new domestic loans. | 169 |
| [Enclosure] | May 16 | From the Consul at Changsha to the Minister in China | Political affairs. Unwarranted destruction and looting by soldiers at Liling. Encloses report of Dr. B. E. Niebel of May 15. | 99 |
| 63 | May 24 | From the Chinese Minister | Protection of Chinese interests in the Dominican Republic and Haiti by American diplomatic and consular officers. Requests that consent of Governments of Haiti and Dominican Republic be secured for the United States to take charge of Chinese interests and issue passports to Chinese citizens in those countries. | 397 |
| [Enclosure] | May 29 | Joint note from the American, British, and Japanese Ministers in China to the Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs | Political affairs. Emphasizes individual responsibility of commanding officers to protect foreigners. | 97 |
| 2079 | June 5 | From the Minister in China | Same subject. Transmits copy of measure for organization of the Southern Military Government, and copy of letter of resignation of Dr. Sun Yat-sen as generalissimo of the Military Government. | 94 |
| 2082 | 1918 June 5 | From the Minister in China | Same subject. Transmits copy of joint note sent May 29 by British, American, and Japanese Ministers to the Central Government, emphasizing individual responsibility of commanding officers to protect foreigners. | 96 |
| 2083 | June 5 | From the Minister in China | Same subject. Comments upon cruel behavior of both Northern and Southern troops; transmits despatch of May 16 from the Consul at Changsha, describing unwarranted destruction and looting by soldiers at Liling and enclosing a report by Dr. B. E. Niebel of May 15. | 98 |
| 2092 | June 6 | From the Minister in China | Exchange of notes and conclusion of agreements between the Governments of China and Japan relating to military cooperation. Transmits official text of notes. | 222 |
| 66 | June 15 | From the Chinese Minister | Protection of Chinese interests in the Dominican Republic and Haiti by American diplomatic and consular officers. Requests confirmation of understanding that present privilege of transit through the United States to China will not be affected by new instructions. | 398 |
| June 20 | To President Wilson | International financial consortium. Proposes formation of American group composed of private bankers for making loan to China; outlines three projects which offer opportunities for such a group; asks if plan meets with approval. | 169 | |
| June 21 | From President Wilson | Same subject. Approves of organization of American group, but specifies precautions to protect the Chinese Government against unfair advantage. | 171 | |
| June 22 | To certain American bankers | Same subject. Requests the representatives of certain banks to meet with him to discuss organization of financial consortium and to formulate a definite plan of operation. | 172 | |
| 2140 | June 29 | From the Minister in China | Political affairs. Report on the general situation in China during the second quarter of 1918. | 101 |
| 2142 | June 29 | From the Minister in China | Railway concessions: Protest of Great Britain against the Siems-Carey & Co. contract. Transmits copy of note of Ministry of Foreign Affairs to British Government, in answer to protest against proposed construction by an American corporation of railways in Hupeh and Hunan; Chinese Government holds the former agreement on railways no longer in force. | 200 |
| July 8 | From certain American bankers | International financial consortium. Suggest forming four-power group, and that American group be representative of whole country; also that Government make public its interest in loan. Propose conditions of membership in four-power group. | 172 | |
| July 9 | To certain American bankers | Same subject. Concurs in formation of four-power group; Government will not approve of any loans which would impair sovereign rights of China; will formally state at time of issue that Government suggested making of loan. | 174 | |
| 150 | July 10 | To the British Ambassador. Mutatis mutandis, to the French and Japanese Ambassadors |
Same subject. Decision to take up matter of loan to China; bankers’ letter of July 8 and Department’s reply enclosed. | 175 |
| 75 | July 10 | To the Chinese Minister | Same subject. Transmits copy of letter from certain bankers, July 8, and Department’s reply, July 9, relative to the formation of international consortium. | 176 |
| July 10 | To the Minister in China (tel.) | Opium and morphine traffic. Instruction to investigate report that Chinese Government will purchase opium stocks of Shanghai combine, and to express regret of the U. S. Government, if true. | 209 | |
| July 10 | From the Minister in China (tel.) | Same subject. Suggests pointedly calling attention of Chinese Government to danger of jeopardizing opium reform under Hague draft treaty. | 210 | |
| July 11 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.). Mutatis mutandis, to France, Japan, and China |
International financial consortium. Movement to form four-power consortium to make loan to Chinese Government; relinquishment of options on loans is proposed condition of membership; sovereignty of China must not be impaired. | 176 | |
| 2148 | July 13 | From the Chargé in China | Railway concessions: Concession to the Japanese Industrial Development Bank for a railway from Kirin to Hueining. Transmits copy of contract for loan; comments upon terms. | 201 |
| 844 | July 15 | To the Chargé in China. Mutatis mutandis, to Great Britain, France, and Japan |
International financial consortium. Transmits copy of letter from bankers in New York and Chicago dated July 8, and Department’s answer of July 9, with reference to proposed consortium. | 177 |
| July 15 | From the American group | Same subject. Assurances contained in Department’s July 9 satisfactory; to expedite matter negotiations should take place in Washington or New York. | 177 | |
| July 16 | From the American group | Same subject. Transmits list of bankers it is desirable to include in the American group; will communicate with them upon approval of list by Department. | 178 | |
| July 17 | From the Japanese Ambassador | Same subject. Has transmitted to Japanese Government the Department’s correspondence regarding loan to China. | 179 | |
| 804 | July 20 | From the British Ambassador | Same subject. Inquires if it is the intention of the American Government to renew the original six-power group in form of four-power group, and whether loans will be administrative only, or also industrial. | 179 |
| July 20 | From the Chargé in China (tel.) | Opium and morphine traffic. Opium purchased by the Chinese Government will be used for medicinal purposes only. | 210 | |
| July 23 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | International financial consortium. Instruction to communicate substance of Department’s telegram of July 11 to Foreign Office and say that the U. S. Government would be pleased to know that the Japanese Government agrees to cooperate. | 180 | |
| July 25 | To the American group | Same subject. Department approves list of banking and trust companies submitted in communication of July 16. | 180 | |
| July 26 | To the British Ambassador | Same subject. It is the expectation of the Department that industrial as well as administrative loans will be made. | 180 | |
| [Enclosure] | July 27 | From the Chargé in China to the Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs | Loan negotiations: Kirin and Heilungkiang forestry and mines loan. Requests information as to accuracy of translation of Arts. 8 and 9 of loan agreement. | 163 |
| 2160 | July 27 | From the Chargé in China | Same subject. Agreement concluded between China and Japanese banks for loan secured upon forests and gold mines. Encloses copy of note of July 27 to Minister for Foreign Affairs. | 162 |
| July 30 | To the Secretary of the Treasury | International financial consortium. Transmits for information of the Treasury Department, correspondence between the Department and American bankers. | 181 | |
| 512 | July 30 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.). The same to France and Japan |
Same subject. Summary of statement given to the press concerning formation of American group and its agreement with the Department. | 181 |
| July 30 | To the Chargé in China (tel.) | Same subject. Transmits statement given to the press concerning formation of American group and its agreement with the Department. | 182 | |
| July 31 | From the American group | Same subject. A managing committee has been appointed and the group is ready to enter upon active discussions. Suggests the United States as headquarters of four-power group. | 183 | |
| July 31 | To the Chargé in China (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to obtaininformationregarding amount and purpose of loan desired by China, and security to be offered. | 184 | |
| Aug. 2 | To the American group | Same subject. The Department has not yet heard from all the interested governments; suggestion to make the United States headquarters for consortium will be considered at proper time. | 184 | |
| 2172 | Aug. 3 | From the Chargé in China | Loan negotiations: Other loans. Transmits contract concluded Nov. 22, 1917, for loan by Japanese syndicate to Chinese Government for flood relief. | 169 |
| Aug. 6 | From the American group | International financial consortium. Transmits copy of agreement which is being signed by members of the American group. | 184 | |
| Aug. 6 | From the Chargé in China (tel.) | Same subject. Observations and suggestions concerning consortium. | 186 | |
| Aug. 8 | To the American group | Same subject. No immediate prospect that Department can furnish the group with information to enable it to begin negotiations. | 187 | |
| Aug. 9 | From the Vice President of the American International Corp. | Railway concessions: Temporary cessation of railway surveys under the Siems-Carey & Co. contract. Transmits correspondence from the Siems-Carey Railway & Canal Co. relative to cessation of operations because of disturbed conditions. | 204 | |
| Aug. 10 | To the Chargé in China (tel.) | International financial consortium. Department concurs with views expressed in despatch of Aug. 6; aims to create consortium to control both administrative and industrial loans. | 188 | |
| 2194 | Aug. 13 | From the Chargé in China | Political affairs. Reports that British and American missionaries are being advised not to return to interior of Hunan Province. | 108 |
| 2197 | Aug. 13 | From the Chargé in China | Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Transmits regulations governing issue of gold currency notes; discusses secret loan agreement between Mr. Ts’ao and Mr. Nishihara. | 147 |
| [Enclosure] | Aug. 13 | From the Chargé in China to the Minister for Foreign Affairs | Loan negotiations: Kirin and Heilungkiang forestry and mines loan Requests text of actual loan agreement with annexed notes. | 165 |
| 80 | Aug. 14 | To the Chinese Minister | Protection of Chinese interests in the Dominican Republic and Haiti by American diplomatic and consular officers. Department of Labor has made no change in the regulations governing transit of Chinese across the United States. | 400 |
| [Enclosure] | Aug. 14 | From the British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to the American Ambassador | International financial consortium. Assents in principle to the proposal to constitute a new fourpower group. | 189 |
| 9710 | Aug. 16 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain | Same subject. Transmits British note of Aug. 14. | 188 |
| Aug. 17 | From the Chargé in China (tel.) | Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Banks holding currency loan option make joint protest against new regulations. Awaits authorization to make independent protest. | 150 | |
| Aug. 21 | To the Chargé in China (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to make protest should proposed regulations be enforced. | 151 | |
| 2205 | Aug. 21 | From the Chargé in China | Same subject. Transmits agreement between the Yokohama Specie Bank and the Chinese Government for the renewal of Chinese Government Treasury bills. | 151 |
| [Enclosure] | Aug. 21 | From the Chinese Ministry for Foreign Affairs to the Chargé in China | Loan negotiations: Kirin and Heilungkiang forestry and mines loan. Accurate translation and interpretation of Arts. 8 and 9 of loan agreement. | 164 |
| 883 | Aug. 21 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Mutatis mutandis, to France |
International financial consortium. Expresses hope that the British Government will be disposed to cooperate in the proposed consortium. | 191 |
| Aug. 22 | From the Chargé in China (tel.) | Loan negotiations. Kirin and Heilungkiang forestry and mines loan. Reports interpretation of Ministry of Finance of Arts. 8 and 9 of agreement; has requested autograph transcript of loan agreement. | 163 | |
| 1280 | Aug. 22 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | International financial consortium. British Government is disposed to assent in principle to the proposed new four-power group. | 191 |
| Aug. 26 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Same subject. Transmits memorandum from the Foreign Office requesting further information concerning intentions of the United States. | 191 | |
| [Quoted in tel.] | Aug. 26 [?] | From the Japanese Foreign Office to the American Ambassador | Same subject. Requests further information concerning the intentions of the United States. | 191 |
| 1056 | Aug. 28 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Opium and morphine traffic. Instruction to inquire whether Foreign Office contemplates any measure to prevent the revival of opium traffic in China. | 210 |
| Aug. 29 | From the Chargé in China (tel.) | Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Transmits regulations for Chinese trading company. Suggests a statement to Foreign Office protesting possible monopolistic powers of company in violation of treaty provisions. | 153 | |
| 1616 | Sept. 4 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Opium and morphine traffic. The British Government disapproves of the purchase by the Chinese Government of opium stocks and hopes it may be persuaded to abandon the transaction. | 211 |
| 74 | Sept. 5 | From the Chinese Minister | Political affairs. Announces election of Hsü Shih-ch’ang as President of the Republic of China. | 109 |
| Sept. 6 | From the Chargé in China (tel.) | Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Minister of Finance replies to banks’ protest; whereupon interested legations protest by identic notes. Will reserve action under authorization of Aug. 21 until expiration of option under currency loan agreement. | 154 | |
| Sept. 7 | To the Chargé in China (tel.) | Same subject. Approves suggestion to notify Chinese Government of attitude toward organization of trading company having monopolistic powers. | 154 | |
| Sept. 7 | To the Chargé in China (tel.) | Opium and morphine traffic. Instruction to make earnest representations against transaction between Chinese Government and opium combine, and to cooperate with British colleague. | 211 | |
| 2232 | Sept. 9 | From the Chargé in China | Political affairs. Reports little active fighting, prevalence of brigandage, and general state of uncertainty. | 109 |
| 2228 | Sept. 9 | From the Chargé in China | Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Transmits copy of banks’ joint protest against new regulations and organization of currency bureau. Arrangements regarding Japanese loan of 80,000,000 yen kept secret. Suggests reserving the reiteration of right to be considered in connection with plans for currency reform. | 155 |
| Sept. 9 | To the Chargé in China (tel.) | Same subject. Inquires whether 80,000,000 yen loan has been definitely postponed. | 157 | |
| 2238 | Sept. 10 | From the Chargé in China | Loan negotiations: Kirin and Heilungkiang forestry and mines loan. Transmits reply of Foreign Office containing accurate translation and interpretation of Arts. 8 and 9 of loan agreement, and copy of note to Foreign Office asking for text of actual agreement with annexed notes. | 164 |
| Sept. 10 | From the French Ambassador | International financial consortium. States case for retaining Russia in new consortium. | 192 | |
| Sept. 13 | From the Chargé in China (tel.) | Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Minister of Finance denies conclusion of loan; actual situation in doubt. | 158 | |
| 1347 | Sept. 13 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Opium and morphine traffic. Instruction to inform the Foreign Office that the U. S. Government will make representations to the Chinese Government, and to express the hope that the British Government will do likewise. | 212 |
| Sept. 14 | To the Chinese Minister | Political affairs. Acknowledges his note of 5th instant announcing the election of the new President. | 109 | |
| Sept. 17 | From the Chargé in China (tel.) | Same subject. President-elect Hsü seeking reconciliation between factions; opportunity for Allied Governments to assist. | 110 | |
| Sept. 21 | From the Chargé in China (tel.) | Opium and morphine traffic. Has addressed separate protest to the Foreign Office against opium transaction. | 212 | |
| Sept. 24 | To the Chargé in China (tel.) | Loan negotiations: Kirin and Heilungkiang forestry and mines loan. Instruction to make formal protest if authentic copy of agreement and exchange of notes agrees with texts in despatch of July 27. | 165 | |
| 2246 | Sept. 24 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Opium and morphine traffic. The British Minister at Peking has been instructed to protest strongly against the recent opium transaction. | 212 |
| Oct. 5 | From the Chargé in China (tel.) | Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Minister of Finance replies to legations’ joint protest; consortium bankers will ask for extension of time on their options. No initiative possible by United States; will reserve protest. | 158 | |
| Oct. 8 | From the Chargé in China (tel.) | Same subject. Reports that notes of consortium bankers and their legations to Ministry of Finance have precipitated a crisis; as authorized, will protest to Government. | 158 | |
| [Enclosure] | Oct. 8 | From the Chargé in China to the Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs | Same subject. Reiterates right of U. S. Government to be consulted regarding any project of currency reform. | 159 |
| Oct. 8 | From the Chargé in China (tel.) | Loan negotiations: Kirin and Heilungkiang forestry and mines loan. Minister of Finance declines to communicate text of agreement and notes. | 165 | |
| 2249 | Oct. 8 | To the French Ambassador. The same to the British and Japanese representatives | International financial consortium. Restates attitude of the U. S. Government; encloses memorandum in reply to questions raised by the other interested governments. | 193 |
| 82 | Oct. 8 | To the Chinese Minister | Same subject. Transmits copy of identic note and memorandum of even date handed to representatives of Great Britain, France, and Japan. | 196 |
| Oct. 8 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Mutatis mutandis, to Great Britain, China, and France |
Same subject. Résumé of note and memorandum of even date to the representatives of France, Great Britain, Japan, and China. | 196 | |
| Oct. 10 | From President Wilson to President Hsü Shihch’ang (tel.) | Political affairs. Congratulates him upon accession to Presidency and suggests moment is auspicious for factions to adjust differences. | 111 | |
| Oct. 10 | To the Chargé in China (tel.) | Loan negotiations: Kirin and Heilungkiang forestry and mines loan. Instruction to inquire of Chinese Government whether American citizens will be allowed to cooperate in Kirin forestry agreement and its privileges. | 165 | |
| [Enclosure] | Oct. 12 | From Dr. Wu Ting-fang to the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in China | Political affairs. Protests election of President Hsü Shih-ch’ang as illegal and announces that the functions of President will be performed by the Cabinet of the “Military Government.” | 117 |
| Oct. 13 | From President Hsü Shih-ch’ang to President Wilson (tel.) | Same subject. Thanks President Wilson for his telegram of congratulations; promises continued support of Allied cause; will seek Chinese unity. | 111 | |
| Oct. 19 | From the Minister in China (tel.) | Same subject. Describes serious situation in Peking; enumerates necessary steps for improvement. | 112 | |
| [Enclosure] | Oct. 23 | From the Minister in China to the Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs | Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Expresses friendly interest in matter of currency reform and emphasizes right of U. S. Government to be consulted. | 160 |
| 2287 | Oct. 23 | From the Minister in China | Same subject. Transmits copies of regulations promulgated Aug. 10, and the Legation’s notes to the Foreign Office; discusses attitude of bank representatives and their ministers. | 159 |
| Undated [Rec’d Oct. 25] | From the Japanese Embassy | Political affairs. Proposes that Japan, Great Britain, France, Italy, and the United States make joint representation to leaders in North and South China, urging importance of reconciliation. | 114 | |
| Oct. 26 | From the Minister in China (tel.) | Same subject. Peace sentiment growing; President Hsü issues peace mandate in which he refers to President Wilson’s plea for Chinese unity. | 115 | |
| Oct. 30 | From the Minister in China (tel.) | Same subject. President encouraged by favorable reception of peace proposals; requests assurance of financial assistance if he should order cessation of hostilities. | 116 | |
| Undated [Rec’d Oct. 30] | From the Japanese Embassy | Railway concessions. Substance of agreement between China and Japan for the construction of railways by Japan in Manchuria, Mongolia, and Shantung. | 205 | |
| [Enclosure] | Nov. 5 | From the Chinese Acting Minister of Finance to the representatives of the British, French, Russian, and Japanese groups | Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Extends currency loan option six months. | 161 |
| 2317 | Nov. 8 | From the Minister in China | Same subject. Group representatives urge United States participation in currency loan negotiation. Encloses copy of note of Nov. 5 from the acting Minister of Finance to group representatives. | 161 |
| 2319 | Nov. 8 | From the Minister in China | Political affairs. Transmits copy of telegram from Dr. Wu Tingfang protesting election of President Hsü Shih-ch’ang as illegal and announcing that the functions of President will be performed by the Cabinet of the “Military Government.” | 116 |
| 2321 | Nov. 8 | From the Minister in China | Same subject. Discusses President Hsü’s policy and encloses his mandate advocating peace. | 117 |
| Nov. 8 | From the Minister in China (tel.) | Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Extension of currency loan option granted. Urgent that American representative be sent at once to participate in negotiations. | 160 | |
| Nov. 16 | To the Japanese Embassy | Political affairs. Concurs with views of the Japanese Government regarding wisdom of joint representations to China and suggests offering financial assistance to reunited Government. | 120 | |
| Nov. 16 | To the Minister in China (tel.) | Same subject. Quotes memorandum of Nov. 16 to the Japanese Embassy. Instruction to submit text of any agreement to Department before final action. | 120 | |
| Nov. 18 | From the Minister in China (tel.) | Same subject. Upon assurance of Southern military leaders of willingness to cooperate, President issued mandate directing cessation of hostilities and withdrawal of Northern forces. Minister has informed Consulate General at Canton. | 120 | |
| Nov. 25 | From the Japanese Embassy | Same subject. Japanese Government concurs with the Department’s suggestion concerning financial assistance to Chinese Government and has so instructed its representative in Peking. | 121 | |
| Nov. 25 | From the Minister in China (tel.) | Opium and morphine traffic. Mandate issued by the President of China, ordering destruction of opium purchased from Shanghai combine. | 213 | |
| 2348 | Nov. 29 | From the Minister in China | Political affairs. Transmits report on the general situation in China during the third quarter of 1918. | 121 |
| Nov. 30 | To the Minister in China (tel.) | Opium and morphine traffic. Instruction to express to the Chinese Government Department’s appreciation of decision to destroy opium stocks at Shanghai. | 213 | |
| 2354 | Dec. 2 | From the Minister in China | Political affairs. Transmits copy of joint note which was adopted and presented to the President and the Southern leaders, expressing a hope for reconciliation. | 134 |
| 2379 | Dec. 3 | From the Minister in China | Railway concessions: Protest of Great Britain against the Siems-Carey & Co. contract. Transmits translations of note addressed to the Chinese Ministry for Foreign Affairs by the British Minister and the reply thereto; Legation agrees with Chinese position. | 205 |
| Dec. 5 | To the Minister in China (tel.) | Political affairs. Japanese not disposed to sanction loan to Peking authorities for disbandment of troops. Instructions to discourage any proposal that U. S. bankers make such a loan. | 135 | |
| Dec. 10 | From the Minister in China (tel.) | International financial consortium. Comments on conditions in China, recites the urgent needs of the Chinese Government, and requests information as to the status of the financial negotiations. | 197 | |
| Dec. 18 | To the Minister in China (tel.) | Same subject. Preparations for American participation completed; awaits agreement of other governments. | 198 | |
| Dec. 19 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Baron Sakatani has been appointed as financial adviser to the Chinese Government, and makes statement of his plans. | 162 | |
| 2424 | Dec. 31 | From the Minister in China | Political affairs. Discusses progress of reconciliation in China; difficulties arising, but outlook encouraging. | 135 |
| [Enclosure] | Undated [with despatch of Dec. 31] | From the Canton Parliament to the U. S. Congress | Same subject. Statement of aims of Constitutionalists. | 136 |
| 39 | Dec. 31 | From the Consul at Canton to the Minister in China | Same subject. Transmits copy of telegram from Parliament at Canton to the U. S. Congress; some agitation for intervention by the United States, but arbitration is more generally favored. | 136 |
COLOMBIA
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 633 | 1918 June 20 | From the Chargé in Colombia | Message of President José Vicente Concha to the National Congress. Reports convening of special session of Congress necessitated by economic crisis; quotes extracts from the President’s message. | 227 |
COSTA RICA
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1917 Dec. 31 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Political affairs. Volio discouraged; still planning to invade Costa Rica from Nicaragua, if the United States does not object; believes Tinoco will never yield voluntarily. | 229 | |
| 1918 Jan. 3 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Same subject. Reports intention of Volio party to proceed to Nicaragua on S. S. Peru, and requests instruction whether to permit departure. | 229 | |
| Jan. 4 | To the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Repeats instruction to Legation, Panama, denouncing Volio’s activities and emphasizing Panama’s responsibility to prevent armed expedition against neighboring republics. Quotes reply of Dec. 31. Cables withheld show Volio in touch with Quesada in New York. | 230 | |
| Jan. 5 | To the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Same subject. Inadvisable to permit Volio party to proceed to Nicaragua. | 230 | |
| Jan. 10 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Purpose of Volio’s movement is not restoration of Gonzales; dry season is opportune for movement against Tinoco whose régime approaches that of Nicaragua under Zelaya. Guell in hiding. | 231 | |
| Jan. 13 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Same subject. Volio promises to abide by will of the United States; report received that Tinoco would declare war on Germany in return for U. S. recognition and would withdraw in favor of man acceptable to Volio. | 231 | |
| Jan. 13 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Reported that relief ship Izabel will return from Guatemala with munitions for Tinoco. | 231 | |
| Jan. 17 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) | Same subject. Hasty examination failed to confirm report that Izabel carried munitions from Guatemala to Costa Rica. | 232 | |
| Feb. 3 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Arrests of civilians continue; Tinoco fears outbreak and has dispatched more troops to Limon. | 232 | |
| Feb. 7 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Informed that revolutionary movement will begin next week; little chance of success; reign of terror expected. | 232 | |
| Feb. 15 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Many arrests, resulting in confessions, reveal widespread nature of revolt. Calderon, a Nicaraguan, and ex-President Duran both attempted to persuade Tinoco to resign. Reported Volio unable to do anything in Panama. | 232 | |
| Feb. 20 | From the Navy Department (Office of Naval Intelligence) | Same subject. Transmits to Department a report on political and financial condition of Costa Rica, giving history of present régime. | 233 | |
| Feb. 22 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Many prominent citizens arrested; movement expected to break out to-day; possibility of San José being cut off. | 238 | |
| Feb. 23 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Ex-Presidents refused to sign manifesto supporting Tinoco; General Aguilero and brother of Tinoco captured by Guell party; Tinoco arrests many suspects. | 238 | |
| Feb. 24 | From the Consul at Port Limon (tel.) | Same subject. Government troops fired on passenger train near Limon, killing three, wounding several; M. B. Ryan, an American, wounded; communication between Limon and San José cut; Gomez requests vessel to protect American interests. | 239 | |
| Feb. 24 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Government troops attack passenger train at La Pascua; Tinoco checks Gomez’s success. | 239 | |
| Undated [Rec’d Feb. 24] | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Railway to Limon cut; communication difficult; movement growing. | 240 | |
| Feb. 25 | To the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Navy Department ready to dispatch vessel to Costa Rica at word from Consul or Legation. | 240 | |
| Feb. 25 | From the Consul at Port Limon (tel.) | Same subject. Examination shows firing upon passenger train inexcusable. Severe battle between two sections Government troops by mistake. Movement headed by Gomez is strong. | 240 | |
| Feb. 26 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Close relationship between Irias, Santos, and Tinoco considered as menace to Americans, because of anti-American sentiments. | 241 | |
| Feb. 26 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Backbone of movement broken; reign of terror exists; sentiment strong for intervention among foreigners and natives. | 241 | |
| Feb. 27 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Movement practically over; Tinoco defiant toward United States. | 242 | |
| Feb. 27 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Same subject. Volio begging to leave; plans to invade Costa Rica from Nicaragua; instruction requested. | 242 | |
| Feb. 28 | To the Consul at Port Limon (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to keep Department advised by cable in regard to situation. | 243 | |
| Mar. 1 | From the Consul at Port Limon (tel.) | Same subject. Revolution over; failure due to lack of arms. Believe nothing will be done with reference to firing on train without demand of the United States. | 243 | |
| 237 | Mar. 1 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica | Same subject. Reports complete failure of revolutionary movement; most active leaders captured; untrue that movement was pro-German. Pending instructions, has had no communication with authorities regarding Pascua incident; Tinoco using every means to minimize affair. | 243 |
| 245 | Mar. 2 | From the Consul at San José | Same subject. A reign of brutality and loot prevails in Costa Rica; the Government has all the arms; law-abiding citizens arrested; revolutionary movement was not pro-German. | 245 |
| Mar. 2 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Same subject. Volio’s associates slipped away; may be arrested at David, Panama, if Department desires; Volio still in Panama; instructions requested. | 246 | |
| Mar. 4 | To the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Same subject. Volio and associates may not be forbidden to leave Republic of Panama if they depart as individuals. | 246 | |
| Mar. 4 | To the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Same subject. Department can not recommend Volio be held if he desires to leave Panama as a private citizen. | 247 | |
| Mar. 7 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Extra session Congress postponed until 18th because cannot count on quorum; Tinoco plans to force rich men involved to pay cost of revolution; embargo placed on property of long list of men. | 247 | |
| Mar. 14 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Central American Court of Justice formally closed Mar. 12, 3 p.m. Closing resolution requested of Tinoco amnesty for political prisoners, but arrests continue. | 247 | |
| Mar. 15 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Joaquin Tinoco asks whether there is any objection to his going to France via United States; proposes to join French Army. | 248 | |
| Mar. 20 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Guell and five companions reported murdered by Tinoco forces near Panaman boundary. | 248 | |
| Mar. 23 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Congress has appointed committee to investigate death of Guell; crowd cheered speech from cathedral steps calling Tinocos assassins; Congress convened on 18th. | 248 | |
| Mar. 27 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Decree of amnesty proclaimed but reservations enable Tinoco to hold whom he pleases. | 249 | |
| Mar. 28 | From the Costa Rican Minister | Same subject. Detailed account of misfortunes of Costa Rica under Tinoco régime. | 249 | |
| Apr. 3 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Reported Padre Volio and 100 men to invade Costa Rica via Puntarenas or Liberia. | 253 | |
| Apr. 4 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Many arrests again being made; forcible recruitment to meet anticipated attack; brother-in-law of Tinoco leaving for Panama with proposition for retirement. | 253 | |
| Apr. 4 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Same subject. Rumored Volio expedition consists of 10 men who plan to enter Puntarenas separately; strong sentiment in that province against Tinoco because of Guell murder. Tinoco has cabled his representative in Panama to file formal protest with American Minister. | 253 | |
| Apr. 5 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Constitutional guaranties suspended by Congress at order of Tinoco for 30 days in view of “threatened foreign invasion.” | 254 | |
| Apr. 7 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Same subject. Panaman authorities arrested 11 revolutionists. Tinoco cables Clare that he has dispatched 1,000 men and asks names of those in Panama who aided revolutionists. | 254 | |
| Apr. 7 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Volio expedition on Costa Rican soil near Panaman border. | 254 | |
| Apr. 11 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Volio force on Costa Rican soil near Buenos Aires; equipment or means not known; Tinoco blames Panama; 3,000 under arms. No news from American Legation, Panama. | 255 | |
| Apr. 12 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Same subject. Revolutionists brought here last night with exception of Volio, who has evaded authorities; Clare instructed to thank Government for detaining them. Quesada on way to Panama to visit mother. | 255 | |
| Apr. 14 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Dr. Gutierrez Navas in receipt of telegram from Nicaragua demanding investigation in view of maltreatment of Nicaraguan boy; leaves for Nicaragua on 18th; Nicaragua thus joins opposition to Tinoco. | 255 | |
| Apr. 19 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Tinocos still have hope of recognition by United States; denial of this possibility might lead to their retirement. | 256 | |
| Apr. 23 | To the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to hand to Tinoco and to make public a statement emphatically denying any intention of recognizing Tinoco régime. | 257 | |
| Apr. 25 | To the Minister in Panama (tel.) The same to Guatemala and Nicaragua | Same subject. Transmits text of telegram of April 23 to Costa Rica, denying any intention of recognizing Tinoco régime. | 257 | |
| Apr. 26 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Tinocos believe publication of Department’s Apr. 23 would bring about their immediate assassination; afraid to retire for same reason. | 257 | |
| Apr. 26 | To the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. No objection to Joaquin Tinoco’s going to France via the United States. | 258 | |
| Apr. 28 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Joaquin Tinoco says he can arrange retirement of brother and himself in about a week; would vacate in favor of friend who would give them missions abroad. | 258 | |
| Apr. 30 | To the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Department approves action; quoted portion Department’s Apr. 23 sent to Legations in Panama, Guatemala, and Nicaragua for public use. | 259 | |
| May 3 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Publication in Panama of Department’s declaration of Apr. 23; Tinoco published it to-day in a manifesto. | 259 | |
| May 8 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Public realizes Tinoco compelled to publish Department’s declaration; are well pleased; Congress, supporting him, passed resolution expressing surprise and pain at declaration. | 260 | |
| May 8 | From President Gonzalez of Costa Rica to President Wilson | Same subject. Quotes a proclamation issued by himself stating that the Executive power of Costa Rica will not be relinquished until a legal government has been established. | 260 | |
| May 11 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Casa Miglia, Tinoco representative, sent to Nicaragua, supposedly carrying acceptance of rumored Nicaraguan demands; force from Nicaragua only chance of eliminating Tinoco. | 261 | |
| May 13 | To the Costa Rican Minister | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of his note of Mar. 28. | 262 | |
| May 18 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Prevalent opinion that Tinoco planning to resign; Perez Zeledon in Washington supposed to represent radical opposition. | 262 | |
| May 23 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Forces mobilized; excuse is Nicaraguan danger, but real purpose graft; Bank of Costa Rica contract to be canceled; demonstration in favor of Duran made at medal presentation. | 262 | |
| May 23 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Tinocos attempting to force Congress to declare war on Germany; German property not to be harmed; Joaquin Tinoco states he and brother will leave country and asks Department’s opinion on successor. | 263 | |
| May 29 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Joaquin Tinoco states he and brother will leave in June; exchange raised as result of rumor that Bank contract to be canceled. | 264 | |
| May 30 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. President Chamorro considers abnormal situation in Costa Rica as menace to Nicaragua and desires to know attitude of Department on best solution. | 264 | |
| June 3 | To the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Asks whether Tinocos’ departure more or less probable in view of declaration of war. | 265 | |
| June 4 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. The Department appreciates President Chamorro’s expression of friendship; feels that patience should be exercised towards Costa Rica; is considering suggestion that ships cease calling at Costa Rican ports. | 265 | |
| June 5 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Tinocos’ departure less likely in view of present situation; moral pressure and financial difficulties will not force them out; only fear military movements. | 265 | |
| June 10 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Piza to be replaced in Washington by Guardia; Tinoco not sincere about departure. | 266 | |
| Aug. 13 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Federico Tinoco, in speech to Congress, denies that he ever offered to resign, but merely stated certain conditions to his friends; declares he does not fear invasion from Nicaragua because on best terms with Chamorro; warns pernicious foreigners. | 266 | |
| Sept. 13 | To the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) | Same subject. Department informed Casa Miglia on way to Guatemala to obtain arms for Tinoco; instruction to intimate to Guatemala that Department hopes he will not succeed. | 267 | |
| Sept. 18 | From the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) | Same subject. Casa Miglia is accredited as Costa Rican Chargé; shall intimate to President as instructed; have warned consular agent against permitting shipments of arms on American vessels. | 267 | |
| Sept. 29 | From the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) | Same subject. President Cabrera assures he will not allow purchase of arms for Tinoco. | 268 | |
| Oct. 26 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) | Same subject. President Bertrand requested to join Nicaragua in movement to overthrow Tinoco; asks attitude of the United States. | 268 | |
| 35 | Oct. 28 | From the Minister in Honduras | Same subject. President Bertrand will take no action on Nicaraguan proposition to oust Tinoco until he knows attitude of the United States; Nicaraguan Minister on special mission is endeavoring to enlist aid in that movement. | 268 |
| Nov. 3 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Executive decree published to-day grants amnesty to all Costa Rican emigrados; Iglesias secretly urging Chamorro to aid them. | 270 | |
| Nov. 4 | To the Minister in Honduras (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to inform President Bertrand that the United States can not approve armed activities against Costa Rica. | 270 | |
| Nov. 4 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to recall to President Chamorro attitude of the United States towards armed action against Costa Rica; quotes telegram of Nov. 4 to Honduras. | 270 | |
| Nov. 6 | From the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. President advises that Honduran Government had agreed to plan for armed action against Costa Rica, but in view of Department’s declaration, Nicaragua will abandon plan. | 271 | |
| Nov. 13 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Peace demonstrations last night at British Consulate and Italian, French, and American Legations; crowd cheers speech of Chargé quoting President Wilson. | 271 | |
| Nov. 13 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Crowd of young men before Legation, cheering United States and President Wilson, dispersed and beaten by order of Tinoco. | 271 | |
| Nov. 14 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Witnesses allege Joaquin Tinoco present at raid on crowd before Legation; Victor [Charles] Ross, an American, among those sabered; popular sentiment apparently supports Chargé. | 272 | |
| Nov. 15 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Version Legation incident cabled President and four Senators by friend of Tinoco is false; American colony considers incident as insult to the United States; rumors of Cabinet meeting to consider Chargé’s expulsion. | 272 | |
| 393 | Nov. 16 | From the Consul at San José | Same subject. Report of Legation incidents of Nov. 12 and 13. | 273 |
| Nov. 18 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Tinocos’ attitude insulting; life of Chargé threatened in case of U. S. intervention. | 274 | |
| Nov. 19 | To the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Request to cable exact text of “brief remarks to crowd.” | 274 | |
| Nov. 20 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Transmits text of remarks to crowd before Legation. | 275 | |
| Nov. 26 | To the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to close Legation and return to the United States. | 275 |
CUBA
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1917 June 18 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Financial affairs. Requests translation of decree authorizing loan and for increased revenues, reported in La Lucha. May 27. | 284 | |
| 470 | July 2 | From the Minister in Cuba | Same subject. Transmits decree providing for loan and taxation measure to furnish revenue; no attempt has been made to put decree into effect as Congress shows disposition to pass measure in regular way. | 285 |
| July 13 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Same subject. Authority for 30,000,000-dollar loan voted by Congress. | 285 | |
| July 19 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to remind Cuban Government of treaty provisions as to loans and of previous practice of obtaining approval of the United States. | 285 | |
| July 24 | From the Minister in Cuba, (tel.) | Same subject. President Menocal vetoed loan bill because of restrictive provisions and elimination by Congress of certain taxes. | 286 | |
| July 26 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Same subject. Congress accepts veto and House passes measure satisfactory to President who hopes Senate will pass same bill before adjournment. | 286 | |
| July 28 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Same subject. Senate passes House loan bill with accompanying tax measure. | 286 | |
| 481 | Aug. 1 | From the Minister in Cuba | Same subject. Transmits text of President Menocal’s veto of loan bill, giving viewpoint of Government on taxation problems. | 286 |
| Aug. 2 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Same subject. Asks what information has been received from Cuban Government regarding loan. | 294 | |
| Aug. 8 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Same subject. Cuban Subsecretary of State is bringing to Washington data called for by the Department. | 294 | |
| 488 | Aug. 8 | From the Minister in Cuba | Same subject. Transmits text of law passed by Congress and approved by President, authorizing loan. | 294 |
| Aug. 13 | To the Secretary of the Treasury | Same subject. Gives statement of questions involved in loan to Cuba; suggests a conference between the two Departments. | 298 | |
| Aug. 18 | To the Consul at Santiago de Cuba for the Special Agent in Cuba (tel.) | Political affairs. Navy Department is sending Marines to Guantanamo in response to invitation of Cuban Government. | 276 | |
| Aug. 22 | From the Special Agent in Cuba (tel.) | Same subject. Sending of Marines to Guantanamo is gratifying to planters. | 277 | |
| Aug. 22 | From the Secretary of the Treasury | Financial affairs. Treasury Department disposed to grant loan of $15,000,000 to Cuba; requests Department’s views. | 300 | |
| Aug. 23 | To the Secretary of the Treasury | Same subject. States conditions on which Department would approve Cuban loan; suggests conference of Departments. | 300 | |
| Aug. 27 | From the Acting Secretary of the Treasury | Same subject. Treasury Department asking advice of War Department concerning war materials to be purchased with Cuban loan; suggests State Department meanwhile treat independently with Cuban Minister on political questions. | 301 | |
| Aug. 29 | Memorandum of the Division of Latin American Affairs of the Department of State | Same subject. Interview with Cuban Minister; if Piatt amendment complied with and Cuba Railway claims satisfied, Department disposed to approve loan. | 301 | |
| Aug. 31 | From the Special Agent in Cuba (tel.) | Political affairs. Recommends representation by the United States to the Cuban Government to desist from system of revenge, and to observe promise of amnesty to surrendered Liberals. | 277 | |
| Sept. 1 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Financial affairs. Objection of President of Cuba to immediate payment of railway claims. | 303 | |
| [Enclosure] | Sept. 4 | From the Chief of the Bureau of Insular Affairs to the Secretary of War | Same subject. Memorandum on data submitted by Cuban Minister regarding the law of July 31, 1917, providing for the issue of gold bonds | 304 |
| Sept. 4 | From the Secretary of War | Same subject. Transmits memorandum of even date of the Chief of the Bureau of Insular Affairs. | 304 | |
| Sept. 5 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Political affairs. Instruction to inform Cuban Government of apparent abuse of amnesty promised revolutionists, and to express confidence that it will exert efforts to maintain orderly conditions. | 277 | |
| Sept. 5 | From the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury | Financial affairs. Requests opinion as to whether Cuban Government is actually engaged in war. | 306 | |
| Sept. 5 | To the U. S. Food Administrator | Sugar production. Communicates request of Cuban Government that no definite action be taken in fixing price of sugar until Cuban Government has been given an opportunity of acquainting Food Administration with its views. | 339 | |
| Sept. 6 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Political affairs. Requests more definite information regarding instruction of Sept. 5 before making protest to Cuban Government. | 278 | |
| Sept. 8 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Financial affairs. Instruction to inform President of Cuba that Department wishes grant to be made to railroad as war measure, to facilitate transportation of sugar crop. | 306 | |
| Sept. 10 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Political affairs. Order issued Aug. 22 by the President of Cuba to military and other authorities to suppress all violence. | 278 | |
| Sept. 11 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Financial affairs. Reports interview with President who expresses willingness to advance all railroad can expend in betterment for next sugar crop; recommends additional loan to cover amount if necessary. | 307 | |
| Sept. 14 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Same subject. Recommends that matter of loan be settled as soon as possible, and that two million be added to cover aid to railroads. | 308 | |
| Sept. 15 | To the Cuban Minister | Same subject. Department sees no objection to bond issue of Cuban Government, and is advised that Treasury Department is prepared to make loan. | 309 | |
| Sept. 15 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Same subject. Department has informed Cuban Minister that it sees no objection to bond issue, and that Treasury Department is ready to make loan of $15,000,000; improbable that added two million can be advanced. | 309 | |
| Sept. 16 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Same subject. President of Cuba Railroad claims contemplated expenditures will amount to two millions, but desires that needs of railroad be not made obstacle to loan. | 310 | |
| Sept. 20 | To the Secretary of the Treasury | Same subject. Suggests that if it is deemed inexpedient to make loan to Cuba under terms of act of Congress of Apr. 24, 1917, basis of refusal should not be that Cuba is not “engaged in war with enemies of the United States.” | 310 | |
| Sept. 26 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Political affairs. Former President Gomez removed from prison on account of illness. | 278 | |
| Sept. 27 | From the U. S. Food Administration to the Chief of the Latin American Division of the Department of State | Sugar production. Transmits copy of proposed press release giving plan of Food Administration in regard to sugar control, and expressing views on handling of Cuban crop. | 340 | |
| [Enclosure] | Oct. 5 | From the Acting Secretary of the Treasury to the Cuban Minister | Financial Affairs. Explains impossibility of accepting Cuban bonds under present regulations. | 312 |
| Oct. 5 | From the Acting Secretary of the Treasury | Same subject. Encloses, for the approval of the Department, draft of letter of even date to be sent to the Cuban Minister. | 312 | |
| 120 | Oct. 11 | From the Cuban Minister | Political affairs. Asks that sum taken from accused persons by American authorities in Haiti and deposited in Department of State be delivered to Cuban Minister. | 279 |
| Oct. 12 | To the Secretary of the Treasury | Financial affairs. Department approves draft of letter to Cuban Minister regarding loan. | 313 | |
| Oct. 26 | From the International Sugar Committee | Sugar production. Suggests conference of the International Sugar Committee with representatives of Cuban Government and planters. | 343 | |
| 129 | Oct. 26 | From the Cuban Minister | Same subject. Enumerates conditions affecting cost of production, and states price considered fair by Cuban planters. | 344 |
| [Enclosure] | Oct. 29 | From the Cuban Minister to the Secretary of the Treasury | Financial affairs. Under its Constitution the Cuban Government can not comply with provisions of act of U. S. Congress of Sept. 24 regarding loans to foreign governments. | 313 |
| 187 | Oct. 29 | To the Cuban Minister | Sugar production. Communicates desire of International Sugar Committee for a conference with representatives of Cuban Government and sugar planters. | 345 |
| 134 | Oct. 31 | From the Cuban Minister | Same subject. Cuban Sugar Commission glad to confer with the In-International Sugar Committee. | 346 |
| Nov. 7 | From the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury | Financial affairs. Transmits letter from the Cuban Government stating that under the Cuban Constitution it can not comply with provisions of act of U. S. Congress of Sept. 24 regarding loans to foreign governments. | 313 | |
| Nov. 8 | To the Cuban Minister | Sugar production. Department feels price of sugar should be determined between buyers and sellers under auspices of commission in New York without Government intervention. | 346 | |
| Nov. 16 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Political affairs. Instruction to ascertain nature of suit in Case 145 of 1917. | 279 | |
| Nov. 20 | From the Secretary of the Treasury | Financial affairs. Requests advice as to whether, in view of commitments made by Cuba while expecting loan, the United States is morally obligated to give Cuba financial aid. | 314 | |
| 155 | Nov. 20 | From the Cuban Minister | Sugar production. Presents fully position of Cuban Government regarding fixing of price by commission. | 347 |
| [Enclosure] | Nov. 23 | From the Adviser to the Secretary of the Treasury to the Minister in Cuba | Financial affairs. Reviews the probable immediate financial needs of Cuba, and suggests requesting of that Government a statement of its requirements. | 315 |
| Nov. 24 | From the U. S. Food Administrator to President Wilson | Sugar production. Requests the support of the President in the matter of the price fixed for Cuban sugar by the International Committee. | 349 | |
| Dec. 1 | To the Secretary of the Treasury | Financial affairs. Examination of correspondence on loan indicates that moral obligation exists to give Cuba financial assistance. | 314 | |
| Dec. 14 | From the Secretary of the Treasury | Same subject. Transmits copy of letter of Nov. 23 from the Adviser to the Secretary of the Treasury to the Minister in Cuba regarding loan, which reviews the probable immediate financial needs of Cuba, and suggests requesting of that Government a statement of its requirements. | 315 | |
| 548 | Dec. 16 | From the Minister in Cuba | Sugar production. Expresses apprehension about political and economic effect in Cuba of our fixing price of raw sugar, with provision for buying crop; gives detailed account of methods of sugar production. | 350 |
| Dec. 17 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Political affairs. Suit against Rafael Manderley, et al., is for part in revolution; has nothing to do with funds taken out of Cuba by Fernandez. | 279 | |
| 1918 Jan. 14 | To the U. S. Food Administrator | Sugar production. Department can not see way clear to make statement in regard to agreement entered into between International Sugar Committee and various Cuban representatives. | 353 | |
| 460 | Jan. 15 | To the Cuban Minister | Political affairs. United States is prepared to deliver sum to Cuban Government if held harmless from all claims brought by Fernandez, et al. | 280 |
| Jan. 18 | From the Cuban Minister | Sugar production. Contract for sale of Cuban sugar entered into by International Committee, U. S. Food Administration, and Cuban commissions was approved by Cuban Government Jan. 17. | 353 | |
| Jan. 19 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Financial affairs. Requests report by cable on Cuban attitude and whether they will again request a loan. | 316 | |
| Jan. 22 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Same subject. Data on loan requested Dec. 5 is promised within a few days. | 316 | |
| Jan. 29 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Political affairs. Limited amnesty bill passed by House of Representatives. | 281 | |
| [Enclosure] | Jan. 29 | The Adviser to the Secretary of the Treasury to the Minister in Cuba | Financial affairs. Résumé of situation in regard to a loan to Cuba. | 317 |
| Jan. 30 | From the Adviser to the Secretary of the Treasury to the Chief of the Division of Latin American Affairs of the Department of State | Same subject. Encloses copy of the letter of Jan. 29 to the Minister in Cuba. | 316 | |
| Feb. 12 | To the Secretary of the Treasury | Sugar production. According to reports from American officials in Cuba, sugar can not be moved with rapidity essential to satisfactory financial operations due to lack of tonnage; Department recommends arrangement to extend credit to producers. | 354 | |
| 1918 Feb. 12 | To the Consul General at Habana for the Special Agent in Cuba (tel.) | Same subject. Transmits statement of Mr. Hoover that contract price on all sugar will be maintained, and that $45,000,000 of loan has been subscribed. | 355 | |
| Feb. 15 | From the Special Agent in Cuba for Mr. Hoover (tel.) | Same subject. Wide publicity given to Hoover’s assurance regarding price of sugar and success of loan; will have good effect in stopping sugar speculation. | 355 | |
| 581 | Feb. 18 | From the Minister in Cuba | Financial affairs. Transmits report of the expenditures of the Cuban Government on account of war; President Menocal asks loan of $15,000,000; Cuban vessels patrolling Cuban coasts. | 318 |
| Feb. 19 | To the U. S. Food Administrator | Same subject. The Department trusts that the necessary credit for Cuban sugar crop may be consummated at an early moment. | 319 | |
| 44 | Feb. 21 | From the Cuban Minister | Political affairs. Assurance that Cuban Government will hold United States harmless from all claims which may be brought by Fernandez, et al. | 281 |
| 584 | Feb. 23 | From the Minister in Cuba | Same subject. Imprisoned Cuban Army officers pardoned by decree of Feb. 22, 1918. | 281 |
| 226 | Mar. 2 | To the Cuban Minister | Same subject. Offers to deliver to Cuban Minister funds in the Department pertaining to Haitian incident, Fernandez, et al. | 282 |
| 55 | Mar. 6 | From the Cuban Minister | Financial affairs. Presents credentials to negotiate and conclude $15,000,000 loan; and asks that Treasury Department be advised. | 320 |
| 57 | Mar. 7 | From the Cuban Minister | Political affairs. Receipt for funds received from United States in case of Fernandez, et al. | 282 |
| Mar. 7 | From the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury to the Counselor for the Department of. State | Financial affairs. Asks whether Cuban Government has power to incur indebtedness of $15,000,000, and whether Cuban Minister has authority to sign obligations. | 320 | |
| Mar. 9 | From the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury to the Counselor for the Department of State | Same subject. The powers given the Cuban Minister are insufficient for the proposed negotiations. | 321 | |
| 61 | Mar. 18 | From the Cuban Minister | Same subject. Transmits credentials which set forth new powers to conclude loan of $15,000,000. | 322 |
| Mar. 19 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Political affairs. Amended amnesty bill passed House and signed by President. | 283 | |
| Mar. 21 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Same subject. Gomez, former President of Cuba, released under amnesty bill. | 283 | |
| Mar. 26 | To the Secretary of the Treasury | Financial affairs. Power of Cuban Government to increase indebtedness involves construction of Cuban law of July 31, 1917; proviso regarding increase of current expenses must be observed. | 322 | |
| Mar. 29 | From the Secretary of the Treasury | Same subject. Advance of $5,000,000 made to Cuba Mar. 27; the Treasury Department desires to be informed, before making further advances, if for any reason that Government is not authorized to incur further indebtedness. | 323 | |
| 63 | Mar. 29 | From the Cuban Minister | Same subject. Conveys thanks of Cuban Government for successful termination of loan negotiations. | 324 |
| Apr. 1 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Sugar production. In interview with Mr. Potter, President accepts his plan for loans. | 356 | |
| Apr. 5 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Financial affairs. Instruction to obtain official assurances as to authority of Cuban Government under Constitution to grant Cuban Minister power to bind Government, and as to binding effect of his signature under such powers. | 324 | |
| Apr. 6 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.). | Same subject. Cuban Government understands authority given Cuban Minister to be absolute. | 325 | |
| Apr. 9 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Same subject. Department desires to be informed if 1917–18 budget has been increased; if so, how much, and in what items? | 325 | |
| Apr. 13 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Same subject. Enumerates three points which formal official statement of Cuban Government should cover regarding powers granted Cuban Minister. | 326 | |
| Apr. 20 | To the Chargé in Cuba (tel.) | Same subject. Requests definite information as to returns of tax imposed under law of July 31, 1917, and whether Government can divert such income to other purposes than payment of interest and retirement of bonds. | 326 | |
| Apr. 30 | From the Chargé in Cuba (tel.) | Same subject. Cuban Secretary of the Treasury promised to secure information requested in Department’s Apr. 20; immediate reply is again requested. | 327 | |
| 628 | May 8 | From the Minister in Cuba | Same subject. Transmits communication of May 6 from Cuban Secretary of the Treasury to Cuban Secretary of State, containing statement of tax returns under law of July 31, 1917, and rules governing their application. | 327 |
| [Enclosure] | May 8 | From the Cuban Subsecretary of State to the American Chargé | Same subject. Quotes statement of the Cuban Secretary of the Treasury regarding powers conferred upon the Cuban Minister to negotiate loan. | 329 |
| 630 | May 9 | From the Minister in Cuba | Same subject. Transmits note of May 8, from the Cuban Subsecretary of State. | 329 |
| May 30 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Sugar production. Newspaper states Mr. Morgan promised unofficially advance in price for next sugar crop; lack of enthusiasm for present price will result in smaller crop; immediate announcement of increased price would stimulate production. | 356 | |
| June 5 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Financial affairs. Transmits in full Cuban Secretary of the Treasury’s report on budget. | 330 | |
| July 10 | From the Cuban Minister | Sugar production. Announces appointment of delegates for Cuba in fixing price of Cuban sugar for 1918–19. | 357 | |
| 708 | July 18 | From the Minister in Cuba | Financial affairs. Statement regarding proposed loans to railroads by Cuban Government; United Railways of Habana not to receive any part of $15,000,000 loan. | 331 |
| 162 | Aug. 14 | From the Cuban Minister | Same subject. Summarizes the favorable financial situation of Cuba. | 331 |
| 758 | Aug. 16 | From the Minister in Cuba | Political affairs. Constitutional guaranties restored by presidential decree of Aug. 14; proclamation of same date enclosed. | 283 |
| Aug. 19 | To the Secretary of the Treasury | Financial affairs. Believes further advances to Cuba are warranted. | 333 | |
| Aug. 20 | To the Cuban Minister | Same subject. Data submitted by Cuban Government has satisfied the Department; recommendation has been made to Secretary of Treasury for a further advance on loan of $15,000,000. | 334 | |
| Aug. 26 | From the Secretary of the Treasury | Same subject. Asks whether the obligation of the Cuban Government will be considered valid and binding internationally. | 334 | |
| Sept. 9 | To the Secretary of the Treasury | Same subject. Treasury Department warranted in making further advance of $5,000,000; and obligations of the Cuban Government, when executed by Cuban Minister, will be valid and binding internationally. | 335 | |
| 792 | Sept. 12 | From the Minister in Cuba | Sugar production. Reports destruction by fire of sugar warehouses, machine shops, and electrical apparatus; quotes assurance of President Menocal that sugar stored in Cuba will be protected from enemy destruction. | 357 |
| [Enclosure] | Oct. 11 | The Cuban Minister to the Secretary of the Treasury | Financial affairs. Requests second advance from loan credit of $15,000,000. | 337 |
| Oct. 17 | From the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury to the Counselor for the Department of State | Same subject. Encloses letter of Oct. 11 from Cuban Minister; inquires of Department: (1) whether second advance can be legally made, (2) whether there is any further obligation to Cuba Railroad, and (3) whether with respect to proposed additional loan obligations executed by Cuban Minister would be considered by Department as valid and binding internationally. | 336 | |
| Oct. 29 | To the Secretary of the Treasury | Same subject. Treasury Department is warranted in making further advance of $5,000,000 to the Cuban Government; no further obligation to Cuba Railroad exists; Department giving consideration to proposed additional loan. | 338 | |
| Dec. 5 | To the Minister in Cuba | Protection of American trademarks. Instruction to bring to the attention of the Cuban Government apparent violations of the international trade-marks convention. | 2n |
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| [Enclosure] | 1918 Jan. 24 | From the Dominican Claims Commission to the Military Government | Financial affairs. Report and recommendations regarding liquidation of awards. | 371 |
| 289 | Jan. 29 | From the Minister in the Dominican Republic | Financial affairs. Reports number of claims registered with Dominican Claims Commission at the close of 1917; encloses report of Jan. 24 from commission to Military Government. | 371 |
| Feb. 25 | To the Secretary of the Navy | Proposed revision of customs tariff. Question of amendment of Dominican law one to be determined by Military Government, subject to the approval of the State Department; Department approves desired amendment. | 380 | |
| Feb. 28 | Memorandum of the Office of the Solicitor for the Department of State | Same subject. Observations re-regarding drawing up of agreement between United States and Military Government of Santo Domingo relative to modification in import duties of the Republic. | 380 | |
| 306 | Mar. 4 | From the Minisister in the Dominican Republic | Financial affairs. Calls Department’s attention again to matter contained in despatch of Jan. 29; expresses opinion that commission’s recommendations should be approved at once. | 373 |
| Mar. 18 | Memorandum of the Office of the Solicitor for the Department of State | Proposed revision of customs tariff. Relationship of the Military Government of Santo Domingo to the Dominican Government. | 382 | |
| Mar. 25 | To the Secretary of the Navy | Financial affairs. Concurs in opinion of the Minister in the Dominican Republic that plan for liquidation of awards of Claims Commission should be approved; requests information regarding action of the Military Government. | 374 | |
| May 2 | From the Minister in the Dominican Republic (tel.) | Protection of Chinese interests in the Dominican Republic and Haiti by American diplomatic and consular officers. Since Chinese have no representative, requests authorization to issue emergency passports to them. | 397 | |
| [Enclosure] | May 2 | From the Military Governor of Santo Domingo to the Secretary of the Navy | Financial affairs. Requests that Department of State specifically authorize increase of public debt of Dominican Republic. | 375 |
| Undated [Rec’d May 8] | From the Secretary of the Navy | Same subject. Transmits letter of May 2, from the Military Governor of Santo Domingo. | 374 | |
| 63 | May 24 | From the Chinese Minister | Protection or Chinese interests in the Dominican Republic and Haiti by American diplomatic and consular officers. Requests that consent of Governments of Haiti and Dominican Republic be secured for the United States to take charge of Chinese interests and issue passports to Chinese citizens in those countries. | 397 |
| May 25 | To the Secretary of the Navy | Financial affairs. Department requests copies of correspondence relative to appointment of Claims Commission; also information as to when it is proposed to pay awards. | 375 | |
| May 30 | From the Minister in the Dominican Republic | Protection of Chinese interests in the Dominican Republic and Haiti by American diplomatic and consular officers. Requests reply to telegram of May 2; Chinese desiring to go to China via New York cannot secure passage without passports. | 398 | |
| June 4 | To the Minister in the Dominican Republic (tel.). Mutatis mutandis, to Haiti |
Same subject. Instruction to request consent of the Dominican Republic to take charge of Chinese interests. | 398 | |
| 66 | June 15 | From the Chinese Minister | Same subject. Requests confirmation of understanding that present privilege of transit through the United States to China will not be affected by new instructions. | 398 |
| 354 | June 19 | From the Minister in the Dominican Republic | Same subject. Permission obtained from Military Government for diplomatic and consular officers to take charge of Chinese interests and issue passports. | 399 |
| June 25 | From the Minisister in Haiti (tel.) | Same subject. Permission granted to take charge of Chinese interests and issue passports. | 399 | |
| [Enclosure] | July 1 | From the Military Governor of Santo Domingo to the Secretary of the Navy | Political, economic, and industrial affairs. Quarterly report for the period Apr. 1–June 30, 1918. | 359 |
| July 10 | From the Solicitor for the Department of State to the Chief of the Division of Latin American Affairs | Proposed revision of customs tariff. Expresses opinion that Military Government, acting for Dominican Government, may enter into agreement with President of United States modifying import duties as provided under Art. 3 of treaty of 1907. | 389 | |
| July 17 | From the Secretary of the Navy | Political, economic, and industrial affairs. Transmits copy of the quarterly report of the Military Governor of Santo Domingo for the period Apr. 1–June 30, 1918. | 359 | |
| July 19 | To the Secretary of the Navy | Financial affairs. Approves the issuance by Government of Dominican Republic of bonds for payment of awards of Claims Commission. | 376 | |
| Undated [Rec’d Aug. 13] | From the Secretary of the Navy | Same subject. Transmits Executive Order No. 193 issued by Military Governor in regard to issue of bonds to pay awards of Dominican Claims Commission. | 377 | |
| 80 | Aug. 14 | To the Chinese Minister | Protection of Chinese interests in the Dominican Republic and Haiti by American diplomatic and consular officers. Department of Labor has made no change in the regulations governing transit of Chinese across the United States. | 400 |
| [Enclosure] | Oct. 18 | From the Military Governor of Santo Domingo to the Secretary of the Navy | Political, economic, and industrial affairs. Quarterly report for period of July 1–Sept. 30, 1918. | 364 |
| 1580–18K–F1 | Nov. 6 | From the Military Governor of Santo Domingo | Proposed revision of customs tariff. Proposes transfer to customs law of certain import taxes included under internal revenue law and discusses problem involved; encloses draft of proposed executive orders “A” and “B”. | 389 |
| Nov. 13 | From the Secretary of the Navy | Political, economic, and industrial affairs. Transmits copy of quarterly report of Military Governor of Santo Domingo for the period of July 1–Sept. 30, 1918. | 364 | |
| Nov. 29 | Memorandum of the Solicitor for the Department of State | Proposed revision of customs tariff. Opinion on proposed executive orders “A” and “B” of Military Government; recommendation that exact figures of revenue yield under proposed change be obtained, and that proposed change in customs law be made if practicable | 392 | |
| 1919 Jan. 11 | To the Secretary of the Navy | Same subject. Department desires more information before giving its views on proposed revision of customs law; it appears that revision would be contrary to treaty of 1907. | 396 |
ECUADOR
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 263 | 1918 Jan. 2 | From the Minister in Ecuador | Claims of the Guayaquil & Quito Railway Co. Note delivered, relating to failure of Ecuadoran Government to make deposits on railway bonds; Ecuadoran Government has not replied. | 401 |
| [Enclosure] | Jan. 11 | The Ecuadoran Minister of Foreign Affairs to the American Minister | Same subject. In reply to note of Nov. 30, 1917, denies that right of diplomatic intervention was granted in contract, or that there has been a denial of justice warranting intervention. | 402 |
| 274 | Jan. 22 | From the Minister in Ecuador | Same subject. Transmits Ecuadoran note of Jan. 11. | 401 |
| [Enclosure] | Mar. 12 | From the American Minister to the Ecuadoran Minister of Foreign Affairs | Same subject. Protest against publication of notes relative to questions in process of diplomatic negotiation. | 407 |
| [Enclosure] | Mar. 12 | From the Ecuadoran Minister of Foreign Affairs to the American Minister | Same subject. In reply to communication of even date, defends publication of notes as being routine and non-diplomatic in character. | 408 |
| Mar. 14 | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) | Same subject. Has protested to the Ecuadoran Government against the publication of his notes without his consent. | 406 | |
| Mar. 19 | To the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) | Same subject. Ecuadoran Minister has expressed regret for publication of notes. Asks what notes were published and what was the effect of publication upon the public. | 406 | |
| Mar. 21 | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) | Same subject. Department’s Mar. 19 answered in despatch Mar. 14. Effect upon the public of publication of diplomatic correspondence is prejudicial; newspaper comment bitter. | 407 | |
| 299 | May 7 | From the Minister in Ecuador | Same subject. Transmits copies of correspondence exchanged with Foreign Office regarding publication of notes. | 407 |
| June 5 | From the Ecuadoran Minister | Same subject. Submits draft memorandum on conference with the Secretary of State, requesting that it be corrected and approved for transmission to his Government. | 409 | |
| June 5 | From the Ecuadoran Minister to the Chief of the Division of Latin American Affairs of the Department of State | Same subject. Submits draft memorandum on conference with Chief of the Division of Latin American Affairs, requesting that it be corrected and approved for transmission to his Government. | 410 | |
| June 6 | To the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) | Same subject. Interview with Ecuadoran Minister regarding restriction on importation of cacao, and possible effect of resumption of payments of interest on railway bonds. | 411 | |
| June 12 | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) | Same subject. Minister of Foreign Affairs says he will be compelled, if order for prohibition of importation of cacao is made, to give matter publicity, but that unrestricted commerce would make possible payments on railway bonds. | 411 | |
| June 13 | From the Ecuadoran Minister | Same subject. Considers ultimatum of Department of State a hostile act; if carried out, publication of reasons would be necessary; asks if compliance with wishes of Department would guarantee free and unlimited importation of Ecuadoran products. | 412 | |
| June 15 | From the Consul General at Guayaquil | Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Transmits editorial regarding President Wilson’s speech to the Mexican newspaper men, and expresses satisfaction at change in sentiment toward the United States. | 581 | |
| June 19 | To the Ecuadoran Minister | Claims of the Guayaquil & Quito Railway Co. Department’s suggestions regarding resumption of daily deposits of interest on railway bonds can not be construed as imperative demand; Department informed by War Trade Board that on June 28 all consideration of importation matters must cease. | 413 | |
| June 19 | To the Minister in Ecuador | Same subject. Transmits, with instruction to hand to Minister of Foreign Affairs, the memorandum presented to the Ecuadoran Minister on June 19. | 414 | |
| 189 | June 20 | To the Minister in Ecuador | Same subject. Approves action of Minister in protesting against publication of correspondence without Legation’s consent and in declining to accept offered explanations. | 415 |
| June 23 | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) | Same subject. Reports delivery of Department’s note of June 19; no answer. | 415 | |
| 14 | July 6 | From the Ecuadoran Minister | Same subject. States that an amount will be set aside out of customs receipts to meet interest of English debt provided no restriction be laid on importation of cacao. | 415 |
| July 9 | To the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to inform Ecuadoran Government that 7,200 tons of cacao may be imported to the United States, and that immediate resumption of daily deposits is expected. | 416 | |
| July 12 | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) | Same subject. Reports compliance with Department’s instructions of July 9, 6 p.m.; no reply received. | 416 | |
| 28 | July 23 | To the Ecuadoran Minister | Same subject. Advises that 7,200 tons of cacao may now be imported, and Department expects that daily deposits in payment of interest on railway bonds will be resumed. | 416 |
| Aug. 9 | To the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) | Same subject. Advises of suspension by War Trade Board of importations from Ecuador, and that if Ecuador should immediately commence to make deposits agreed to, Department might be able to intervene. | 417 | |
| Aug. 14 | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) | Same subject. Reports interview with Minister of Foreign Affairs and communicates substance of his unofficial memorandum stating that on Aug. 8 Minister of Hacienda ordered setting aside of funds for daily deposits. | 417 | |
| Aug. 15 | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) | Same subject. Reports interview with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, who expresses apprehension that congressional action due to suspension of cacao importations may result in his resignation. | 418 | |
| Aug. 16 | To the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) | Same subject. Requests information as to whether deposits have been resumed on railway bonds, amount of deposits, and manner of resumption. | 418 | |
| Aug. 17 | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) | Same subject. Reports resumption of deposits on Aug. 8; quotes memorandum from the Undersecretary, Ministry of Hacienda, as to limitation on resumption and exact amount. | 419 | |
| Aug. 21 | From the Ecuadoran Minister | Same subject. Requests permission to export to the United States all cacao stored in Ecuador, thereby enabling complete payment of the interest coupons. | 419 | |
| Sept. 11 | To the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) | Same subject. Quotes telegrams received from general manager of Guayaquil & Quito Railway Co. and London Council of Foreign Bondholders; requests information as to impending action of Ecuadoran Congress regarding railway bonds. | 419 | |
| Sept. 20 | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) | Same subject. Prevalent opinion that no legislation affecting railway will pass Congress. | 420 | |
| Oct. 14 | To the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) | Same subject. Requests information as to deposits on interest, whether any remittances to London, where money is deposited, and whether it can be withdrawn by Government of Ecuador. | 420 | |
| Oct. 25 | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) | Same subject. Reports daily deposits since Aug. 8 in Banco Commercial y Agricola amounting to 67,000 sucres; London remittances. | 420 | |
| Nov. 15 | From the Ecuadoran Minister to the Counselor for the Department of State | Same subject. Reviews situation in Ecuador caused by restriction of cacao importation; expresses hope that restrictions may be removed. | 421 | |
| Nov. 21 | To the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) | Same subject. Requests information as to whether daily deposits are made in name of Council of Foreign Bondholders, and amount of remittance made to London. | 424 | |
| Nov. 26 | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) | Same subject. Daily deposits made favor Guayaquil & Quito Railway Co.; total amount 79,000 sucres; no remittances to London. | 424 | |
| 43 | Nov. 29 | To the Ecuadoran Minister | Same subject. Advises that all cacao stored in Ecuador, may now be imported; expresses pleasure that payment entire amount due on coupons of railway will now be made. | 424 |
| 206 | Dec. 6 | To the Minister in Ecuador | Same subject. Instruction to ascertain whether payment in full on coupons of railway bonds has been made in accordance with pledge of Ecuadoran Minister. | 425 |
| 28 | Dec. 12 | From the Ecuadoran Minister | Same subject. Government adheres to its promise to pay the coupons [cupones] out of proceeds of cacao sale; states difficulty in obtaining transportation for cacao and expresses hope that the United States may be able to help. | 426 |
| Dec. 18 | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) | Same subject. All money deposited on interest of railway bonds will be placed to order of Council of Foreign Bondholders. | 426 | |
| Dec. 26 | To the Ecuadoran Minister | Same subject. In view of information that greater part of cacao has already been shipped, Department hopes that early payment will be made on coupons of railway. | 427 |
FRANCE
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 3050 | 1918 Jan. 9 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | China—Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Legation at Peking advises Japanese loan agreement signed Jan. 6. | 139 |
| 3096 | Jan. 25 | From the Ambasdor in France (tel.) | Same subject. Minister of Finance approves of participation in loan by French group, but dependent upon cooperation of British group. | 141 |
| Feb. 5 | From the French Ambassador | China—Railway concessions: Proposed elimination of German interests from the Hukuang Railway enterprise. Suggests recasting of agreements; asks concurrence and participation of American group. | 199 | |
| Feb. 8 | From the French Ambassador | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. France is of the opinion that decree of Nov. 24, 1917, does not offer adequate guaranties to foreign claimants; requests to be informed of views of the United States. | 800 | |
| Feb. 13 | To the French Ambassador | Arbitration convention of Feb. 10, 1908. Transmits draft of agreement extending convention indefinitely. | 428 | |
| Feb. 15 | From the French Ambassador | China—Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. refers to proposed participation of British group in loan. Advises that French group disposed to accept arrangement with reservation. | 142 | |
| 2069 | Feb. 15 | To the French Ambassador | China—Railway concessions: Proposed elimination of German interests from the Hukuang Railway enterprise. Suggestions of the 5th inst. will have careful consideration. | 200 |
| 2074 | Feb. 16 | To the French Ambassador | China—Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. refers to former discussion of proposed advance to China and states no action has been taken toward organization of American group pending decision to participate by French and British groups. | 143 |
| Feb. 21 | To the French Ambassador | Arbitration convention of Feb. 10, 1908. Transmits new draft of agreement extending convention for a further period of 5 years. | 428 | |
| Treaty Series No. 631 | Feb. 27 | Agreement | Same subject. Agreement between the United States and France extending the duration of the arbitration convention for 5 years. | 428 |
| 2085 | Mar. 2 | To the French Ambassador | China—Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Discussion of British, French and U. S. participation in loan to China. | 144 |
| 2090 | Mar. 5 | To the French Ambassador | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. No definite position can be taken by the United States until further information is received from Mexico with reference to certain articles of the decree of Nov. 24, 1917; information has been requested. | 800 |
| Mar. 16 | From the French Ambassador | Mexico—Financial affairs. French Government believes foreign capital put in jeopardy by creation of one bank of issue under Carranzista Constitution; asks what measures the U. S. Government would be willing to take. | 644 | |
| Apr. 29 | To the French Ambassador | Same subject. Present time not considered opportune to make representations to Mexico regarding Art. 10 of the law for the creation of a sole bank of issue. | 653 | |
| 2181 | July 10 | To the French Ambassador | China—International financial consortium. Decision to take up matter of loan to China; bankers’ letter of July 8 and Department’s reply enclosed. | 175n |
| July 11 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Same subject. Movement to form four-power consortium to make loan to Chinese Government; relinquishment of options on loans is proposed condition of membership; sovereignty of China must not be impaired. | 176n | |
| 2189 | July 15 | To the Ambassador in France | Same subject. Transmits copy of letter from bankers in New York and Chicago, dated July 8, and Department’s answer of July 9, with reference to proposed consortium. | 177n |
| 5158 | July 30 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Same subject. Summary of statement given to the press concerning formation of American group and its agreement with the Department. | 181n |
| 5382 | Aug. 21 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Same subject. Expresses hope that the French Government will be disposed to cooperate in the proposed consortium. | 191n |
| Sept. 10 | From the French Ambassador | Same subject. States case for retaining Russia in new consortium. | 192 | |
| 2249 | Oct. 8 | To the French Ambassador | Same subject. Restates the attitude of the U. S. Government; encloses memorandum in reply to the questions raised by the other interested governments. | 193 |
| 5848 | Oct. 8 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Same subject. Résumé of the note and memorandum of even date of representatives of France, Great Britain, Japan, and China. | 196n |
| Dec. 5 | To the Ambassador in France | Protection of American trademarks. Instruction to bring to the attention of the French Government apparent violations of the international trade-marks convention. | 2n | |
| 6560 | Dec. 7 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Liberia—Financial affairs. Quotes memorandum to the British and French Embassies in connection with the credit established for Liberia, enumerating the steps to be taken by the United States in converting the Liberian loan of 1912 and administering Liberian affairs. | 545n |
| 6568 | 1918 Dec. 30 | From the Chargé in France (tel.) | Same subject. Quotes extracts from note of the Foreign Office concerning the plan of the Department to administer the finances of Liberia, and inviting the United States to collaborate with France and Great Britain. | 547 |
GREAT BRITAIN
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1917 June 21 | From the Secretary of Commerce | American-Canadian Fisheries Conference. Quotes communication from Commissioner of Fisheries in regard to desirability of calling conference for considering fisheries questions pending between Canada and the United States; requests that British authorities be invited to such a conference. | 432 | |
| July 13 | From the Counselor for the Department of State to the Secretary of Commerce | Same subject. The Secretary desires to be more fully informed as to the scope of the proposed conference. | 433 | |
| July 16 | From the Secretary of Commerce | Same subject. The Department of Commerce desires that an agreement be negotiated between Great Britain and the United States; two or more representatives should be appointed from the Department of State. | 434 | |
| Oct. 4 | From the Secretary of Commerce | Same subject. Calls attention to letters of June 21, 1917, and July 16, 1917, and urges importance of conference. | 434 | |
| Oct. 8 | To the Secretary of Commerce | Same subject. The British Ambassador will take up with his Government the matter of arranging for a conference; will advise when a definite understanding has been reached. | 435 | |
| 370 | Oct. 8 | From the British Ambassador | Same subject. Canadian Government prepared to recommend the appointment of two commissioners to the conference as soon as U. S. commissioners have been appointed. | 435 |
| Oct. 19 | To the Secretary of Commerce | Same subject. Understanding of Department that the representatives appointed are empowered merely to reach, if possible, a satisfactory understanding of pending questions and to report to their Governments the result of their deliberations as basis of a formal agreement. | 436 | |
| 1917 Oct. 26 | From the Secretary of Commerce | Same subject. Concurs with ideas of Secretary of State expressed in communication of Oct. 19. | 436 | |
| 1889 | Nov. 13 | To the British Ambassador | Same subject. Advises of the designation of two American commissioners; states the understanding of the U. S. Government as to the scope of the conference. | 437 |
| 519 | Nov. 17 | From the British Ambassador | Same subject. Understanding as to the scope of the conference is concurred in. | 438 |
| 1906 | Nov. 21 | To the British Ambassador | Same subject. In deference to wish of Canadian Government, each Government to be represented by three commissioners; Mr. Redfield, Secretary of Commerce, to be third commissioner for the United States. | 438 |
| 625 | Dec. 19 | From the British Ambassador | Same subject. Appointment of Canadian commissioners. | 438 |
| [Quoted in tel.] | Dec. 31 | From the British Foreign Office to the American Ambassador | China—Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Expresses willingness to participate in international loan if the American group will advance share of British group at present time. | 137 |
| 8116 | 1918 Jan. 1 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Same subject. Transmits British note of Dec. 31, 1917. | 137 |
| 6202 | Jan. 9 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Same subject. Legation at Peking states Japanese loan agreement signed Jan. 6. | 139 |
| [Quoted in tel.] | Jan. 12 | From the British Foreign Office to the American Embassy | Same subject. Reiterates willingness to participate in international loan on basis of note of Dec. 31. | 140 |
| 8258 | Jan. 14 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Same subject. Transmits note of Jan. 12 from the Foreign Office. | 140 |
| 161 | Feb. 7 | From the British Chargé to the Assistant Secretary of State | Liberia—Financial affairs. Trade is free to all except firms on statutory list; shipping to Liberia not limited but will probably be curtailed because of tonnage shortage; British Government wishes to know whether the United States would be inclined to consider assistance to Liberia by the United States, Great Britain, and France. | 513 |
| 264 | Mar. 12 | From the British Ambassador | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. Inquires as to views of the United States upon effect of decree of Nov. 24, 1917. | 806 |
| 30 | 1918 Mar. 19 | To the British Ambassador | Same subject. Further information has been requested from the Mexican Government with relation to meaning of certain articles of decree of Nov. 24, 1917; no definite position will be taken respecting decree until Department is more fully advised in premises. | 806 |
| 9411 | Apr. 9 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | China—Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Foreign Office inquires as to progress in organizing American group and regarding its scope when organized. | 145 |
| 7231 | Apr. 11 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Same subject. Action on loan situation deferred pending developments; doubtful whether group will be organized in near future. | 146 |
| Treaty Series No. 635 | June 3 | Agreement | Arbitration convention of Apr. 4, 1908. Agreement between the United States and Great Britain extending the duration of the arbitration convention for 5 years. | 431 |
| 150 | July 10 | To the British Ambassador. Mutatis mutandis, to the French and Japanese Ambassadors |
China—International financial consortium. Decision to take up matter of loan to China; bankers’ letter of July 8 and Department’s reply enclosed. | 175 |
| July 11 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Mutatis mutandis, to France, Japan, and China |
Same subject. Movement to form four-power consortium to make loan to Chinese Government; relinquishment of options on loans is proposed condition of membership; sovereignty of China must not be impaired. | 176 | |
| 6017 | July 15 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain | Same subject. Transmits copy of letter from bankers in New York and Chicago, dated July 8, and Department’s answer of July 9, with reference to proposed consortium. | 177n |
| 9 | July 15 | From the Consul at London | Liberia—Financial affairs. Transmits a draft of a supplemental agreement between Liberia and the Bank of British West Africa, as submitted to the British Foreign Office, to be later forwarded to France and the United States. | 531 |
| 804 | July 20 | From the British Ambassador | China—International financial consortium. Inquires if it is the intention of the American Government to renew the original six-power group in form of four-power group, and whether loans will be administrative only, or also industrial. | 179 |
| July 26 | To the British Ambassador | Same subject. It is the expectation of the Department that industrial as well as administrative loans will be made. | 180 | |
| 512 | July 30 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Same subject. Summary of statement given to the press concerning formation of American group and its agreement with the Government. | 181 |
| [Enclosure] | Aug. 14 | From the British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to the American Ambassador | Same subject. Assents in principle to the proposal to constitute a new four-power group. | 189 |
| 9710 | Aug. 16 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain | Same subject. Transmits British note of Aug. 14. | 188 |
| 883 | Aug. 21 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Same subject. Expresses hope that the British Government will be disposed to cooperate in the proposed consortium. | 191 |
| 1280 | Aug. 22 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Same subject. The British Government is disposed to assent in principle to the proposed new four-power group. | 191 |
| 1056 | Aug. 28 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Opium and morphine traffic in China. Instruction to inquire whether Foreign Office contemplates any measure to prevent the revival of the opium traffic in China. | 210 |
| 1616 | Sept. 4 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Same subject. The British Government disapproves of the purchase by the Chinese Government of opium stocks and hopes it may be persuaded to abandon the transaction. | 211 |
| Sept. 6 | Report of the American-Canadian Fisheries Conference, 1918 | American-Canadian Fisheries Conference. Report on all phases of the fishing industry considered by the conference during its hearings; conclusions; suggested solution of problems of mutual interest. | 439 | |
| 1347 | Sept. 13 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Opium and morphine traffic in China. Instruction to inform the Foreign Office that the U. S. Government will make representations to the Chinese Government, and to express the hope that the British Government will do likewise. | 212 |
| 2246 | Sept. 24 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Same subject. The British Minister at Peking has been instructed to protest strongly against the recent opium transaction. | 212 |
| 277 | Oct. 8 | To the British Chargé | China—International financial consortium. Restates the attitude of the U. S. Government; encloses memorandum in reply to the questions raised by the other interested governments. | 193n |
| 1878 | Oct. 8 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Same subject. Résumé of the note and memorandum of even date to representatives of France, Great Britain, Japan, and China. | 196n |
| 3323 | Dec. 7 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) | Liberia—Financial affairs. Quotes memorandum to the British and French Embassies in connection with the credit established for Liberia, enumerating the steps to be taken by the United States in converting the Liberian loan of 1912 and administering Liberian affairs. | 545 |
| 4796 | Dec. 21 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Same subject. The British Government suggests that the plan replacing the present method of administering Liberian finances be considered at the Peace Conference. | 546 |
GUATEMALA
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Jan. 2 | From the Chargé in Guatemala | Earthquake. Brief narrative covering earthquake disaster suffered by Guatemala City. | 481 | |
| Jan. 13 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) | Same subject. Information regarding destitute Americans. | 483 | |
| Jan. 16 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) | Same subject. Earthquakes continue; relief work under way. | 483 | |
| Jan. 17 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) | Costa Rica—Political affairs. Hasty examination failed to confirm report that Izabel carried munitions from Guatemala to Costa Rica. | 232 | |
| Jan. 19 | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) | Earthquake. Authorized to arrange passage for destitute Americans; Red Cross will supply transportation from port to homes. | 483 | |
| Jan. 24 | To the Chargé in Guatemala | Same subject. Department commends activity in earthquake relief. | 484 | |
| Feb. 1 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) | Same subject. Brief report of conditions after disaster; quakes continue. | 484 | |
| Feb. 13 | From the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) | Same subject. Joint Committee American and Guatemalan Red Cross arranging program to clean city; President promises cooperation. | 484 | |
| 1918 Mar. 19 | To the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) | Same subject. Red Cross can not expend more than additional $50,000 in Guatemalan relief; Guatemalan Government responsible for safety and health of citizens. | 484 | |
| Mar. 23 | From the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) | Same subject. President expresses appreciation of aid given by Red Cross; tentative date for withdrawal American Red Cross is May 1. | 485 | |
| Apr. 25 | To the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) | Costa Rica—Political affairs. Transmits text of telegram of April 23 to the Chargé in. Costa Rica, denying any intention of recognizing Tinoco régime. | 257n | |
| May 24 | To the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) | Earthquake. Red Cross desires that relief work be closed and American personnel returned to United States on June 1. | 486 | |
| Sept. 13 | To the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) | Costa Rica—Political affairs. Department informed Casa Miglia on way to Guatemala to obtain arms for Tinoco; instructions to intimate to Guatemala that Department hopes he will not succeed. | 267 | |
| Sept. 18 | From the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) | Same subject. Casa Miglia is accredited as Costa Rican Chargé; shall intimate to President as instructed; have warned consular agent against permitting shipments of arms on American vessels. | 267 | |
| Sept. 29 | From the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) | Same subject. President Cabrera assures he will not allow purchase of arms for Tinoco. | 268 |
HAITI
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 63 | 1918 May 24 | From the Chinese Minister | Protection of Chinese interests in the Dominican Republic and Haiti by American diplomatic and consular officers. Requests that consent of Governments of Haiti and Dominican Republic be secured for the United States to take charge of Chinese interests and issue passports to Chinese citizens in those countries. | 397 |
| June 4 | To the Minister in Haiti | Same subject. Instruction to request the consent of Haiti to take charge of Chinese interests. | 398n | |
| June 12 | Constitution | Constitution of June 12, 1918. | 487 | |
| 66 | June 15 | From the Chinese Minister | Protection of Chinese interests in Dominican Republic and Haiti by American diplomatic and consular officers. Requests confirmation of understanding that present privilege of transit through the United States to China will not be affected by new instructions. | 398 |
| June 25 | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) | Same subject. Permission granted to take charge of Chinese interests and issue passports. | 399 | |
| 80 | Aug. 14 | To the Chinese Minister | Same subject. Department of Labor has made no change in the regulations governing transit of Chinese across the United States. | 400 |
HONDURAS
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1913 Undated [Rec’d Oct. 11] | From the Honduran Minister | Honduran-Nicaraguan boundary dispute. Brief history of dispute, 1894–1913. | 11 | |
| 8 | Dec. 2 | To the Minister in Nicaragua | Same subject. Good offices of the United States have been requested by Honduras; the United States would view with satisfaction settlement of misunderstanding. | 13 |
| 1914 Jan. 21 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to cable status of representations made pursuant to Department’s Dec. 2. | 13 | |
| [Enclosure] | Jan. 28 | From the Nicaraguan Minister of Foreign Affairs to the American Minister | Same subject. Gives reasons for the nonacceptance of arbitral award of King of Spain; encloses copies of notes exchanged between the Honduran and Nicaraguan Ministers of Foreign Affairs. | 14 |
| 46 | Jan. 28 | From the Minister in Nicaragua | Same subject. Transmits Nicaraguan note of Jan. 28, 1914. | 14 |
| 1918 July 2 | From the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) | Same subject. Nicaraguan troops reported invading Honduras as far as Las Trojas; Honduras asks good offices of the United States to prevent war; would accept offer of mediation. | 20 | |
| July 4 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to request full information regarding report of Nicaraguan invasion of Honduras. | 21 | |
| July 8 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Nicaragua claims that only revenue agents sent to Las Trojas; also that this is recognized Nicaraguan territory. | 21 | |
| July 8 | To the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to inform Honduras that the United States is investigating truth of rumors of invasion; will give careful consideration to request of Honduras for exercise of good offices toward settlement of boundary dispute. | 22 | |
| July 12 | To the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to inform Honduras that President of Nicaragua claims Las Trojas, Potrerillos, and La Comunidad as Nicaraguan territory, and states that only revenue guard entered it to suppress smuggling; is willing to submit boundary question to U. S. Chief Justice of Supreme Court as arbitrator. The United States is willing to use its good offices. | 23 | |
| July 16 | From the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) | Same subject. Honduras desires mediation of the United States and sets forth five points as basis of arbitration. | 23 | |
| July 17 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to use efforts to prevail upon President Chamorro for withdrawal Nicaraguan troops from disputed zone; also to investigate activities of Maximo Rosales. | 24 | |
| July 22 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. President Chamorro says all revenue guard removed from vicinity Las Trojas. Rosales apparently not engaged in revolutionary activities against Honduras; has gone to Salvador. | 25 | |
| July 29 | From the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) | Same subject. Nicaraguan Legation in Honduras ordered to cease discussion of boundary question after July 31; important that the United States take firm attitude toward both Governments. | 25 | |
| July 30 | From the Nicaraguan Chargé | Same subject. Nicaragua’s position on the question of the award of the King of Spain. | 25 | |
| July 31 | From the Honduran Minister | Same subject. Thanks the United States for its offer of good offices; restates position of Honduras regarding the award of the King of Spain. | 28 | |
| Aug. 12 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. President Chamorro intends to make another effort through the Department to bring about settlement which is being held up by Honduras because of its adherence to arbitral award of King of Spain. | 29 | |
| Aug. 17 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Nicaraguan Minister of Foreign Affairs states Honduras sending soldiers to Danli; Nicaraguan Minister to Honduras instructed to withdraw to Salvador. | 29 | |
| Aug. 17 | From the Honduran Minister | Same subject. Quotes telegram from President Bertrand warning of consequences of invasion by Nicaragua. | 29 | |
| Aug. 17 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to ascertain truth of report that Nicaraguan troops have crossed Honduran frontier, and cable information; also to continue efforts to secure withdrawal from disputed area. | 30 | |
| Aug. 17 | To the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) | Same subject. Requests cable report as to truth of information that Nicaraguan troops have again crossed Honduran boundary; if correct, Honduran Government to be informed that Legation at Managua is using best efforts to secure withdrawal. | 30 | |
| Aug. 20 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. President Chamorro denies sending troops across border; he earnestly desires settlement. | 31 | |
| Aug. 20 | From the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) | Same subject. Honduras holds disputed territory to be unquestionably Honduran; the United States should insist on resumption of negotiations for an arbitration treaty. | 31 | |
| Aug. 21 | To the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) Mutatis mutandis, to Nicaragua |
Same subject. Offers good offices of the Department and suggests appointment of representative to an informal conference in Washington. | 32 | |
| Aug. 22 | From the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) | Same subject. President accepts offer of the Department; will order withdrawal of troops to Danli as soon as Nicaragua does likewise. | 33 | |
| Aug. 23 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Nicaragua accepts offer of the Department’s good offices; insists upon withdrawal from disputed zone by Honduras, and that no patrols be sent out by either Government. | 33 | |
| Aug. 28 | To the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) Mutatis mutandis, to Nicaragua |
Same subject. Expression of satisfaction at acceptance of good offices by Honduran Government; statement that Nicaragua has also accepted. Instruction to suggest that Honduras designate representative at early date. | 34 | |
| Sept. 2 | From the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) | Same subject. Honduran representative will be Bonilla, now on special mission in the United States; documents by next mail. | 34 | |
| Sept. 11 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Nicaraguan Minister at Washington appointed Nicaraguan representative in boundary question. | 34 | |
| Oct. 26 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) | Costa Rica—Political affairs. President Bertrand requested to join Nicaragua in movement to overthrow Tinoco; asks attitude of the United States. | 268 | |
| 35 | Oct. 28 | From the Minister in Honduras | Same subject. President Bertrand will take no action on Nicaraguan proposition to oust Tinoco until he knows attitude of the United States; Nicaraguan Minister on special mission is endeavoring to enlist aid in that movement. | 268 |
| Nov. 4 | To the Minister in Honduras (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to inform President Bertrand that the United States can not approve armed activities against Costa Rica. | 270 |
ITALY
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Dec. 5 | To the Ambassador in Italy | Protection of American trademarks. Instruction to bring to the attention of the Italian Government apparent violations of the international trade-marks convention. | 2n |
JAPAN
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1917 Dec. 28 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Institution of Japanese civil administration in the Leased Territory of Kiaochow. Instruction to ascertain facts from Japanese Government regarding reported aggression on China’s sovereignty. | 221 | |
| 1918 Jan. 20 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Same subject. The Japanese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs states that civil administration under jurisdiction of Ministry of War replaces military control, but differs in meaning from Chinese and English interpretation of the term. | 222 | |
| Mar. 15 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | China—Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Baron Sakatani contemplates visit to China; commented on financial situation in an interview. | 145 | |
| 3 | July 10 | To the Japanese Ambassador | China—International financial consortium. Advises that it has been decided to take up the matter of making a loan to China; encloses banker’s letter of July 8 and Department’s reply of July 9. | 175n |
| July 11 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Same subject. Movement to form four-power consortium to make loan to Chinese Government: relinquishment of options is proposed condition of membership; sovereignty of China must not be impaired. | 176n | |
| 82 | July 15 | To the Ambassador in Japan | Same subject. Transmits copy of letter from bankers in New York and Chicago, dated July 8, and Department’s answer of July 9, with reference to proposed consortium. | 177n |
| July 17 | From the Japanese Ambassador | Same subject. Transmitted to Japanese Government the Department’s correspondence regarding loan to China. | 179 | |
| July 23 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to communicate substance of Department’s telegram of July 11 to Foreign Office and say that the U. S. Government would be pleased to know that the Japanese Government agrees to cooperate. | 180 | |
| July 30 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Same subject. Summary of statement given the press concerning formation of American group and its agreement with the Department. | 181n | |
| Aug. 26 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Same subject. Transmits a memorandum from the Foreign Office requesting further information concerning intentions of the United States. | 191 | |
| [Quoted in tel.] | Aug.26[?] | From the Japanese Foreign Office to the American Ambassador | Same subject. Requests further information concerning intentions of the United States. | 191 |
| Oct. 8 | To the Japanese Ambassador | Same subject. Restates the attitude of the U. S. Government; encloses memorandum in reply to the questions raised by the other interested governments. | 193n | |
| Oct. 8 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Same subject. Résumé of the note and memorandum of even date to representatives of France, Great Britain, Japan, and China. | 196 | |
| Undated [Rec’d Oct. 25] | From the Japanese Embassy | China—Political affairs. Proposes that Japan, Great Britain, France, Italy, and the United States make joint representation to leaders in North and South China, urging importance of reconciliation. | 114 | |
| Undated [Rec’d Oct. 30] | From the Japanese Embassy | China—Railway concessions. Substance of agreement between China and Japan for the construction of railways by Japan in Manchuria, Mongolia, and Shantung. | 205 | |
| Nov. 16 | To the Japanese Embassy | China—Political affairs. Concurs with the views of the Japanese Government regarding wisdom of joint representations to China and suggests offering financial assistance to reunited Government. | 120 | |
| Nov. 25 | From the Japanese Embassy | Same subject. Japanese Government concurs with the Department’s suggestion concerning financial assistance to Chinese Government and has so instructed its representative in Peking. | 121 | |
| Dec. 19 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | China—Loan negotiations: Currency reorganization and loan and currency reform. Baron Sakatani has been appointed financial adviser to the Chinese Government, and makes statement of his plans. | 162 |
LIBERIA
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| [Enclosure] | 1918 Jan. 11 | From the Liberian Secretary of State to the American Chargé | Financial affairs. Transmits memorandum on the financial situation, prepared by the Secretary of the Treasury; expresses conviction that appeal should be made to the United States to come to relief of Liberia. | 510 |
| 169 | Jan. 15 | From the Chargé in Liberia | Same subject. Report on the desperate financial situation of Liberia; encloses letter from the manager of the Bank of British West Africa, Ltd., to the President of Liberia making suggestions for improvement of situation, and letter of Jan. 11, from the Liberian Secretary of State. | 505 |
| 161 | Feb. 7 | From the British Chargé to the Assistant Secretary of State | Same subject. Trade is free to all except firms on statutory list; shipping to Liberia not limited but will probably be curtailed because of tonnage shortage; British Government wishes to know whether the United States would be inclined to consider assistance to Liberia by the United States, Great Britain, and France. | 513 |
| [Enclosure] | Mar. 30 | From the Liberian Secretary of State to the American Chargé | Same subject. Transmits report of Liberian Secretary of the Treasury concerning financial reforms instituted by Liberia. | 517 |
| Mar. 31 | From the Liberian Consul General at Baltimore | Same subject. Requests that the United States come to the rescue of Liberia by a loan of $5,000,000; enumerates ways in which Liberia is prepared to assist Allies. | 514 | |
| [Enclosure] | May 9 | From the Financial Adviser of Liberia to the American Chargé | Same subject. Comments at length on report of Secretary of the Treasury. | 520 |
| 210 | May 10 | From the Chargé in Liberia | Same subject. Report on progress of reforms suggested to Liberia in 1917. Transmits note from the Liberian Secretary of State enclosing report of the Secretary of the Treasury concerning financial reforms instituted by Liberia, and letter of May 9, from the Financial Adviser. | 517 |
| 213 | May 15 | From the Chargé in Liberia | Same subject. Transmits a draft agreement for financial reform in Liberia proposed by the manager of the Bank of British West Africa; Liberian Government anxiously awaiting decision of the Department on its appeal for aid. | 521 |
| [Enclosure] | May 29 | From the Financial Adviser of Liberia to the American Chargé | Same subject. Discusses a plan for the collection of internal revenue and effective administration of the interior; encloses letter to manager of the Bank of British West Africa. | 527 |
| June 1 | To the Secretary of the Treasury | Same subject. Transmits note from the Liberian Consul General at Baltimore, applying for a loan of $5,000,000 from the United States, and commends the application. | 524 | |
| 220 | June 12 | From the Chargé in Liberia | Same subject. Transmits letter of May 29 from the Financial Adviser, concerning a plan for the collection of internal revenue and effective administration of the interior. Comments thereon. | 526 |
| July 11 | To the Secretary of the Treasury | Same subject. Transmits copy of despatch No. 213 of May 15, from the Chargé in Liberia; and urges prompt financial relief for Liberia. | 531 | |
| 9 | July 15 | From the Consul at London | Same subject. Transmits a draft of a supplemental agreement between Liberia and the Bank of British West Africa, as submitted to the British Foreign Office, to be later forwarded to France and the United States. | 531 |
| July 25 | To the Secretary of the Treasury | Same subject. Urges financial assistance be given Liberia by the United States to prevent her domination by the Bank of British West Africa. | 533 | |
| Aug. 5 | To the Secretary of the Treasury | Same subject. Transmits copy of despatch No. 9 of July 15, from Consul at London, as further evidence of danger in Liberian financial situation. | 534 | |
| Aug. 12 | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | Same subject. Asks what aid Liberia has received recently from the Bank of British West Africa. | 535 | |
| Aug. 14 | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | Same subject. Liberia has received no financial assistance from the Bank of British West Africa other than that under agreement of Feb. 21, 1917; advances will cease by Oct. 1. | 535 | |
| Aug. 16 | To the Secretary of the Treasury | Same subject. Transmits telegram from Chargé in Liberia stating that Liberia has received no financial assistance from the Bank of British West Africa other than that under agreement of Feb. 21, 1917. | 535n | |
| Aug. 27 | From the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury | Same subject. The President has approved establishment of a credit for $5,000,000 in favor of Liberia; information requested as to advances to be made to Liberia. | 535 | |
| Sept. 9 | To the Secretary of the Treasury | Same subject. As a matter of policy Department desires to announce immediately $5,000,000 credit established in favor of Liberia; necessary inquiries being made as to validity of such obligations of Liberia as may be required; encloses Department memorandum showing financial status of Liberia. | 536 | |
| Sept. 9 | From the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury | Same subject. Requests that Liberia be advised of the establishment of a credit of $5,000,000. | 537 | |
| Sept. 12 | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | Same subject. Treasury has established credit of $5,000,000 in favor of Liberia; before any part is available Department must have certain documents; Liberian Government to be informed. | 537 | |
| [Enclosure] | Sept. 17 | From the American Chargé to President Howard of Liberia | Same subject. Advises of establishment of $5,000,000 credit and requests certain documents required by Department of State. | 539 |
| [Enclosure] | Sept. 19 | From President Howard of Liberia to the American Chargé | Same subject. Expresses appreciation of Liberian Government for establishment of credit. | 540 |
| [Enclosure] | Sept. 20 | From the Liberian Secretary of State to the American Chargé | Same subject. Expresses appreciation of Liberian Government for establishment of credit and transmits information and documents required by Department of State. | 540 |
| 252 | Sept. 24 | From the Chargé in Liberia | Same subject. Transmits letter of Sept. 17 to President Howard, letter of Sept. 19 from President Howard, and letter of Sept. 20 from the Liberian Secretary of State. Special session of Liberian Legislature to be called. | 537 |
| Oct. 1 | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | Same subject. Itemized statement of the public debt of Liberia and the proposed expenditure of the $5,000,000 credit. | 542 | |
| Oct. 17 | From the Secretary of the Treasury | Same subject. Submits plan of the Treasury for advances to Liberia; requests views of the Department. | 543 | |
| Nov. 11 | From the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury | Same subject. Suggests that a one-power general receivership under control of United States be established in Liberia instead of the three-power receivership now in existence. | 544 | |
| 3323 | Dec. 7 | To the Chargé in in Great Britain (tel.) The same to France |
Same subject. Quotes memorandum to the British and French Embassies in connection with the credit established for Liberia, enumerating the steps to be taken by the United States in converting the Liberian loan of 1912 and administering Liberian affairs. | 545 |
| 4796 | Dec. 21 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Same subject. The British Government suggests that the plan replacing the present method of administering Liberian finances be considered at the Peace Conference. | 546 |
| 6568 | Dec. 30 | From the Chargé in France (tel.) | Same subject. Quotes extracts from note of the Foreign Office concerning the plan of the Department to administer the finances of Liberia, and inviting the United States to collaborate with France and Great Britain. | 547 |
MEXICO
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1917 Nov. 24 | Mexican decree | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. Decree establishing commission to handle claims for damages resulting from revolutionary movements from 1910 to 1917. | 793 | |
| 622 | Nov. 27 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Same subject. Discusses principal features of decree of Nov. 24 providing for a commission to pass upon claims for damages growing out of Mexican revolution from 1910 to 1917. | 792 |
| Nov. 30 | From the Mexican Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs | Commercial relations. Don Luis Cabrera appointed special commissioner to negotiate, jointly with Mexican Ambassador, for the rescission of restrictive foreign trade measures ordered by the United States as affecting Mexico. | 601 | |
| A–928 | Dec. 18 | From the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. Quotes report of commander at Ciudad Juárez forwarded by Mexican Department of State; woman killed and two men wounded by American guards; requests punishment of guilty party and prevention of repetition of such acts. | 548 |
| 663 | Dec. 24 | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Quotes statement given to the press, denying that the United States is making preparations to cope with disturbances in the Tampico oil district; requests publication in Mexico. | 549 |
| 652 | Dec. 28 | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) | Commercial relations. El Universal repeatedly claims that Mexican food commission sent to the United States has failed and that no corn is being shipped into Mexico; public in doubt as to real situation. | 601 |
| 676 | 1918 Jan. 3 | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to make statement to press to effect that Mr. Cabrera and the Mexican Ambassador are responsible for delay of negotiations of food commission. | 601 |
| Jan. 3 | From the Consul at Guaymas (tel.) | Protection of Americans. Massacre by Yaqui Indians near Empalme on Jan. 2; recommended that passports be refused for Mexican west coast points south of Hermosillo and that naval vessel be kept in these waters. | 667 | |
| 324 | Jan. 4 | To the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. Note of Dec. 18, has been sent to the War Department for investigation and appropriate action. | 549 |
| 681 | 1918 Jan. 4 | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of Americans. Instruction to request Mexican Government to take prompt steps to suppress Indians in Sonora and to furnish adequate military protection to Americans residing there. | 668 |
| 673 | Jan. 5 | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) | Commercial relations. Statement in telegram No. 676 given to press and printed in all papers except El Universal. | 602 |
| 671 | Jan. 5 | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of Americans. Foreign Office informs that military commander in region of Yaqui Valley has been ordered to afford protection to Americans. | 668 |
| 685 | Jan. 5 | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to suggest to Mexican Government that troops be sent immediately to Sonora to restore order, and to intimate that passage could be secured over American territory. | 668 |
| 675 | Jan. 6 | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) | Commercial relations. El Universal states that Nieto, when asked reason for delay in instructing Ambassador Bonillas, replied he could say nothing until he had conferred with President Carranza who is absent from the city. | 602 |
| 676 | Jan. 6 | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Nieto and Pani reported ready to leave for the United States to participate in negotiations; plans are tentative pending final approval by President Carranza. | 602 |
| 677 | Jan. 6 | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs states that one of objects of Nieto’s visit to the United States is in connection with pending conference. | 602 |
| 683 | Jan. 9 | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of Americans. Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs states that Department’s suggestion of Jan. 5 has been referred to the Subsecretary of War and Marine for such action as deemed opportune. | 669 |
| Jan. 10 | To the Consul at Guaymas (tel.) | Same subject. Situation at Guaymas complicated by attitude of local authorities in matter of neutrality, hence Department not disposed to recommend to Navy that vessel be stationed at Guaymas; if Americans in dire distress, Department would consider advisability of sending Marines to Guaymas. | 669 | |
| Jan. 14 | From the Vice Consul at Mexico, D. F. | Financial affairs. Text of law of payments, decreed Dec. 24, 1917. | 638 | |
| 710 | Jan. 15 | From the Chargé in Mexico | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. Transmits text of decree prescribing regulations for carrying into effect the presidential decree creating a commission to pass upon claims for damages growing out of Mexican revolution. | 796 |
| A–1144 | Jan. 22 | From the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. Mexican Consul at Tucson, Ariz., reports that an armed revolutionary expedition of Yaqui Indians is being organized, and his requests to U. S. Federal officials for assistance have met with no results; requests that investigation be made. | 550 |
| 716 | Jan. 23 | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Department informed that under Art. 27 of Constitution foreign companies can not exploit natural riches of country; American oil companies refused permits to drill on lands owned by them; instruction to take up matter with appropriate authorities. | 687 |
| 720 | Jan. 25 | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) | Border disturbances. El Democrata published an extra edition stating that the United States is perfecting arrangements for armed intervention in Mexico. | 551 |
| 726 | Jan. 26 | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to announce publicly that story in despatch 720 is sheer fabrication and propaganda to disturb friendly relations. | 552 |
| 351 | Jan. 26 | To the Mexican Ambassador | Same subject. Quotes report of War Department on subject of Ambassador’s note of Dec. 18, 1917. | 552 |
| 725 | Jan. 27 | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Note from Pani states that Art. 27 of the Constitution does not prohibit foreign capital from being invested in oil industry, but requires foreign capital to renounce its nationality and organize as Mexican companies. | 687 |
| Feb. 4 | To the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. Copies of notes of Jan. 22 and 23 have been sent to the Secretary of War and the Attorney General for appropriate action. | 552 | |
| Feb. 8 | From the French Ambassador | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. France is of the opinion that decree of Nov. 24, 1917, does not offer adequate guaranties to foreign claimants; requests to be informed of views of the United States. | 800 | |
| A–1294 | Feb. 11 | From the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. The Mexican Foreign Office protests against the crossing of American forces into Mexico on Dec. 29, 1917. | 553 |
| [Enclosure] | Feb. 14 | From the U. S. Attorney for the District of Arizona to the Attorney General | Same subject. Report of investigation into activities of disaffected Mexicans in Tucson and Phoenix. | 554 |
| 774 | Feb. 17 | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Instruction to bring to attention of President Carranza chaotic conditions at Tampico and to express hope that necessary protection will be afforded American oil interests. | 688 |
| Feb. 19 | From the Consul at Tampico (tel.) | Same subject. Reports destruction by fire of bridges on Huasteca Railroad and other property damage, probably by Pelaez forces; confiscations by Carranza troops. | 688 | |
| 797 | Feb. 20 | From the Chargé in Mexico | Same subject. Transmits copy of the argument presented by Gen. Candido Aguilar, supporting the proposed petroleum law which he submitted to Legislature, with a view to conforming to terms of Art. 27 of new Constitution. | 689 |
| 798 | Feb. 20 | From the Chargé in Mexico | Financial affairs. Transmits letter from Mr. George W. Cook, an American citizen in Mexico, expressing the belief that the new law of payments will result in injury and injustice to American citizens, and requesting advice from the Department. | 642 |
| 806 | Feb. 25 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Provisions of new decree fixing taxes on petroleum lands. | 698 |
| 795 | Feb. 25 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. refers to telegram from Tampico, Feb. 19, and instructs to request Mexican Government to return goods confiscated or compensate companies concerned. | 698 |
| 391 | Feb. 26 | To the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. Transmits copy of letter from U. S. Attorney for the District of Arizona to the Attorney General, reporting investigation into activities of disaffected Mexicans in Tucson and Phoenix. | 554 |
| 807 | Feb. 26 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Commercial relations. Negotiations which were to have been resumed with Nieto postponed until after Cabinet meeting Thursday. | 603 |
| 804 | Feb. 27 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Oil interests assert new decrees will wreek companies in Tampico fields, paralyze war contracts, and interfere with Allied naval operations; appropriate representations for suspension of decree left to own discretion. | 698 |
| 805 | Feb. 28 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Requests views from time to time on situation in oil fields and on political situation in Mexico City. | 699 |
| 815 | Mar. 1 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Commercial relations. Learned unofficially that Cabinet did not approve Nieto’s conduct of the negotiations; will try to remove apparent misunderstanding. | 603 |
| 820 | Mar. 1 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Unable to estimate effect new decree will have upon oil companies; has requested 30 days’ suspension of application of decree but no reply can be given until next cabinet meeting; apprehension lest if taxes are not paid, Government will refuse clearance of oil ships. | 699 |
| 815 | Mar. 1 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Same subject. Transmits decree fixing taxes on petroleum lands; comments thereon. | 700 |
| 822 | Mar. 4 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Commercial relations. Aguilar to continue trade negotiations assisted by Pani and Nieto; apparent lack of desire on part of Mexican officials to complete trade negotiations with the United States. | 603 |
| 823 | Mar. 5 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. President Carranza and Cabinet unanimously rejected memorandum of the proposed Treasury arrangement for the exportation of gold to Mexico; President Carranza will handle further discussions directly. | 604 |
| 2090 | Mar. 5 | To the French Ambassador | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. No definite position can be taken by the United States until further information is received from Mexico with reference to certain articles of the decree of Nov. 24, 1917; information has been requested. | 800 |
| 819 | Mar. 6 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Commercial relations. Transmits formal statement given to press by Secretary of Government to effect that Mexican Government rejects tentative gold export arrangement; encloses newspaper clippings in praise and criticism of Nieto’s activities; committee headed by Aguilar will continue negotiations. | 605 |
| 403 | Mar. 8 | To the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. Result of investigation of Attorney General regarding organization of Yaqui Indians at Tucson. | 555 |
| [Quoted in tel.] | Mar.8[?] | From the Mexican Minister for Foreign Affairs to the American Ambassador | Commercial relations. Mexican Government rejects results of conference at Washington with regard to trade intercourse, and communicates the basis for further negotiations which Mexican Government considers equitable. | 616 |
| 828 | Mar. 8 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Quotes note of Mar. 8[?] from Minister of Foreign Affairs. | 616 |
| 831 | Mar. 8 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Requests to be informed if Department wishes to renew negotiations in Mexico; believes negotiations should be resumed in Washington, although President Carranza will not give his agents full power and everything will have to be referred to him for approval. | 616 |
| 470 | Mar. 8 | To the Ambassador in Mexico | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. Discusses presidential decree providing for the appointment of a commission to pass upon claims, and requests additional information on several provisions. | 801 |
| 264 | Mar. 12 | From the British Ambassador | Same subject. Inquires as to views of the United States upon effect of decree of Nov. 24, 1917. | 806 |
| 832 | Mar. 13 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of American oil interests. Foreign Office states matter of confiscation of American goods and money at Tampico brought to attention of Secretary of War so that orders might be issued to afford adequate guaranties and to avoid further depredations. | 704 |
| 883 | Mar. 15 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Commercial relations. Enumerates considerations governing attitude of the United States toward renewal of negotiations on export of foodstuffs and gold. | 617 |
| 883 | Mar. 15 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. U. S. Government, respecting property rights of Mexican citizens in the United States, expects reciprocal treatment of American citizens in Mexico; can not acquiesce in any action by Mexican Government to appropriate legitimate vested American interests. | 704 |
| Mar. 16 | From the French Ambassador | Financial affairs. French Government believes foreign capital put in jeopardy by creation of one bank of issue under Carrancista Constitution; asks what measures the U. S. Government would be willing to take. | 644 | |
| 872 | Mar. 17 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Official statement of Secretary of Fomento on Art. 27 of Constitution seems to indicate intention of Mexican Government to annul all private property rights to petroleum. | 705 |
| 874 | Mar. 18 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Commercial relations. Reply to Foreign Office has been made along lines indicated by Department’s 883 of Mar. 15. | 619 |
| [Enclosure] | Mar. 18 | From the American Ambassador to the Mexican Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs | Same subject. Acknowledges note advising that results of Washington negotiations regarding export restrictions are unacceptable, and expresses desire to cooperate and to renew negotiations at any time. | 622 |
| 844 | Mar. 19 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Same subject. Transmits an editorial from El Pueblo, justifying President Carranza’s refusal to approve Mr. Nieto’s arrangements for gold exports from the United States. | 620 |
| 895 | Mar. 19 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Views of the U. S. Government on decree of Feb. 19, including statement that necessity may arise to impel it to protect the property of its citizens in Mexico. | 705 |
| 30 | Mar. 19 | To the British Ambassador | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. Further information has been requested from the Mexican Government with relation to meaning of certain articles of decree of Nov. 24, 1917; no definite position will be taken respecting decree until Department is more fully advised in premises. | 806 |
| 852 | Mar. 20 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of American oil interests. Transmits the opinion of the Secretary of Agriculture and Fomento as to interpretation of Art. 27 of Constitution of 1917 and suggests that any proposed representations be delayed until the bill to put this article into effect seems likely to be passed by Mexican Congress. | 707 |
| 901 | Mar. 21 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Commercial relations. Federal Reserve Board requests opinion as to best method of minimizing gold exports into Mexico; tentative plan embodied in quoted memorandum. | 621 |
| 890 | Mar. 21 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Asks what attitude American oil companies will take toward payment of new petroleum taxes; believes that oil companies should exhaust all legal remedies before matter is brought officially to attention of Mexican Government; requests instructions. | 711 |
| Mar. 25 | To the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. Returns note No. A–1294 of Feb. 11, to afford opportunity to couch it in terms more consonant with diplomatic usage between friendly nations. | 555 | |
| 909 | Mar. 27 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Commercial relations. Requests approval of proposed reply to note of Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs asking views of the U. S. Government on bases suggested by the Mexican Government for commercial intercourse. | 621 |
| 868 | Mar. 27 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Same subject. Transmits copy of note of Mar. 18 to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, acknowledging his note advising that the results of the Washington negotiations regarding export restrictions are unacceptable, and expressing a desire to cooperate and renew negotiations at any time. | 622 |
| 925 | Mar. 28 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Financial affairs. refers to desire of French Government for joint representations regarding bank of issue; requests views on measures considered advisable for the United States to take. | 644 |
| 926 | Mar. 28 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Commercial relations. Approves proposed reply to the Mexican Government as outlined in despatch 909, Mar. 27. | 623 |
| [Enclosure] | Mar. 29 | From the American Ambassador to the Mexican Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. Requests information on certain phases of decree of Nov. 24, 1917, establishing a claims commission. | 807 |
| [Enclosure] | Mar. 29 | From the Commanding General of the Southern Department to the Adjutant General | Border disturbances. Report on pursuit of Mexican raiders and destruction of Pilares ranch. | 556 |
| Mar. 30 | From the Secretary of War | Same subject. Transmits copy of telegram of Mar. 29, from the Commanding General, Southern Department. | 556 | |
| [Enclosure] | Mar. 30 | From the American Ambassador to the Mexican Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs | Commercial relations. The United States accepts in principle the bases for commercial intercourse suggested by Mexico, but due to exigencies of war is unable to export certain articles. | 623 |
| 936 | Apr. 1 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Decree reported as recently issued providing that, if statements are not submitted in accordance with Art. 14, owners and lessees will not be permitted to perform any work of development. | 712 |
| 931 | Apr. 2 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. American operators would not be prejudiced against compliance with provisions of new circular which is being sent to the Department. | 712 |
| 886 | Apr. 2 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. Transmits copy of note of Mar. 29 to Foreign Office, requesting information on certain phases of decree of Nov. 24, 1917, establishing; a claims commission. | 807 |
| [Enclosure] | Apr. 2 | From the American Ambassador to the Mexican Secretary of. State for Foreign Affairs | Protection of American oil interests. Formal protest against enforcement of the decree of Feb. 19. | 713 |
| 889 | Apr. 3 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Commercial relations. Transmits copy of his note to the Foreign Office, stating the United States accepts in principle the bases for commercial intercourse suggested by Mexico, but due to exigencies of war unable to export certain articles. | 623 |
| 890 | Apr. 3 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of American oil interests. Transmits copy of note of Apr. 2 to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, protesting against enforcement of the decree of Feb. 19; also Circular No. 5 of the Department of Industry, Commerce, and Labor, clarifying Art. 14 of that decree. | 712 |
| A–1580 | Apr. 3 | From the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. Protests violation of Mexican territory by destruction of Pilares ranch on Mar. 29. | 556 |
| 504 | Apr. 4 | To the Ambassador in Mexico | Financial affairs. Instruction to inform Foreign Office that the United States can not be expected to recognize right of Mexico to apply objectionable terms of decree of Dec. 24, 1917, to American citizens. | 645 |
| 948 | Apr. 4 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Comments on opinions expressed by the Mexican Secretary of Agriculture and Fomento regarding Art. 27 of the Mexican Constitution, with instruction to enter solemn and emphatic protest if he has spoken for the Mexican Government. | 715 |
| [Enclosure] | Apr. 6 | From the Mexican Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to the American Ambassador | Commercial relations. Requests free importation from the United States of articles enumerated on attached list. | 624 |
| Apr. 6 | From the Belgian Minister | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. Requests attitude of the United States with reference to decree of Nov. 24, 1917. | 807 | |
| 950 | Apr. 8 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Requests instruction if Department desires additional protest to be made. | 716 |
| Apr. 9 | To the Belgian Minister | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. Further information has been requested from the Mexican Government with reference to decree of Nov. 24, 1917; no definite position can be taken until information is received. | 807 | |
| 902 | Apr. 10 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Commercial relations. Transmits note of April 6 from the Mexican Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs requesting free importation from the United States of articles enumerated on an attached list. | 624 |
| A–1620 | Apr. 11 | From the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. Disavows any intention of injuring susceptibilities of the Government of the United States in his note of Feb. 11. | 557 |
| 972 | Apr. 14 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Minister for Foreign Affairs believes border difficulties are fomented by enemies of Mexican Government in the United States; Mexico is not seeking a quarrel with the United States; Mexican troops ordered not to fire at persons on American side; hopes similar orders will be given U. S. troops. | 557 |
| Apr. 14 | From the Consul at Tampico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Oil companies complaining of threatening attitude of Government troops in southern oil fields; outrage on Americans causing some to leave oil fields; trouble believed outgrowth of border situation. | 716 | |
| 442 | Apr. 15 | To the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. Acknowledges note of Apr. 11; advises that proper investigation will be made of incident therein referred to. | 558 |
| Apr. 15 | From the Consul at Tampico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Outrages by Government forces continue and fields are being abandoned; suspicion prevalent that German influence at work. | 716 | |
| A–1667 | Apr. 16 | From the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. Reports firing on Mexican soldiers at Guadalupe by American troops; requests matter be brought to attention of proper authorities. | 558 |
| Apr. 17 | To the Secretary of War | Same subject. Mexican troops have been given strict orders against firing across American border; advisable to renew instructions to American troops against firing except in self-defense and not to permit them to pursue Mexican bandits farther than the border-line. | 559 | |
| 986 | Apr. 17 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. The United States desires to improve border conditions and is giving matter serious consideration with a view to issuance of renewed instructions to military authorities. | 560 |
| 981 | Apr. 17 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Commercial relations. Quotes message from Federal Reserve Board requesting opinion as to the feasibility of new plan to decrease exports of gold into Mexico. | 626 |
| 924 | Apr. 17 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Financial affairs. Nothing can be accomplished at present time by individual or joint protest against the law governing the Mexican bank of issue. | 626 |
| 985 | Apr. 17 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Instruction to bring situation in Tampico oil fields to attention of Mexican Government and request protection of American life and property. | 716 |
| 979 | Apr. 18 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Commercial relations. Approves plan outlined by Federal Reserve Board in Department’s Apr. 17 as desirable and feasible. | 626 |
| A–1791 | Apr. 19 | From the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. Reports activities of several revolutionary leaders on the border of the United States and requests that they be punished for violation of neutrality laws. | 560 |
| 983 | Apr. 19 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Representations made to Mexican Government; General Dieguez ordered to oil fields for protection of interests. | 717 |
| A–1799 | Apr. 20 | From the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. La Republica, El Paso, Tex., asserts that the U. S. Government has officially declared it will have nothing to do with the present Mexican administration; declaration of Government’s attitude is requested. | 561 |
| 952 | Apr. 24 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Financial affairs. Transmits presidential decree issued Apr. 13, establishing a Federal tax on payments on mortgages signed prior to Apr. 15, 1913. | 646 |
| 959 | Apr. 24 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Same subject. Transmits text of presidential decree of Apr. 13, lifting moratorium on interest charges and on 25 per cent of the principal. | 648 |
| 958 | Apr. 24 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of American oil interests. Transmits regulations of the Department of Hacienda prescribing declarations to be made under Art. 9 of decree of Feb. 19, preliminary to payment of taxes on petroleum lands. | 717 |
| 997 | Apr. 25 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Financial affairs. Attitude of the United States toward loan to Mexico by private American banking group. | 653 |
| A–1827 | Apr. 26 | From the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. Reports made by Mexican Consul General at El Paso regarding firing upon Mexican troops at Guadalupe indicate that American troops started the firing. | 562 |
| 1005 | Apr. 27 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to point out to the Mexican Government that presence of their augmented forces opposite Big Bend district places in their hands the matter of preventing further raids from the Mexican side. | 562 |
| Apr. 29 | To the French Ambassador | Financial affairs. Present time not considered opportune to make representations to Mexico regarding Art. 10 of the bill for the creation of a sole bank of issue. | 653 | |
| May 1 | To the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. Investigation shows firing by American guards justified in encounter of Jan. 25 between smugglers and troops guarding international boundary in neighborhood of El Paso. | 562 | |
| 985 | May 1 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of American oil interests. Transmits Circular No. 14 of the Department of Hacienda, fixing term for presentation of declarations and payment of taxes on petroleum lands and leases established by decree of Feb. 19. | 718 |
| 993 | May 6 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Same subject. Transmits Circular No. 15 of the Department of Hacienda, prescribing that royalty tax for March and April shall be paid in cash. | 718 |
| 1047 | May 8 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Border disturbances. Telegram quoted from Commanding Officer, Southern Department, May 1, reporting patrol attacked by Mexicans who were on American side of Rio Grande near Neville ranch; no casualties; instruction to bring to attention of Mexican Government. | 563 |
| 472 | May 9 | To the Mexican Ambassador | Same subject. Denies press reports concerning attitude of U. S. Government toward present Mexican administration. | 563 |
| A–1890 | May 9 | From the Mexican Ambassador | Same subject. Repeats protest against burning of Pilares ranch and requests that sufferers be paid for losses. | 564 |
| 544 | May 14 | To the Ambassador in Mexico | Same subject. Instruction that the Mexican Government be requested to direct Mexican military authorities along the border to prevent firing across international boundary by Mexican soldiers, and stop raids upon American soil. | 565 |
| 1024 | May 14 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of American oil interests. Transmits Circular No. 18 of the Department of Hacienda, correcting Circular No. 15. | 719 |
| 1070 | May 14 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. President Carranza has referred certain features of petroleum law to a commission for study and revision. | 719 |
| 1068 | May 15 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Border disturbances. Instruction to inform Mexican Government that U. S. troops ordered not to fire upon any person on Mexican side of boundary unless fired upon first or except in self-defense; upon receipt of specific data regarding offenders, appropriate action will be taken. | 565 |
| 1044 | May 15 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of American oil interests. Reports interview with Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs regarding the petroleum decree of Feb. 19. | 720 |
| 483 | May 17 | To the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. Investigation of occurrence referred to in notes of Apr. 16 and 26, shows that firing was started by Mexican soldiers and returned by American patrol. | 566 |
| 1078 | May 17 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Time for filing manifests called for by Art. 14 of decree of Feb. 19 extended until July 31; Cabinet will give representatives of petroleum interests opportunity to be heard. | 720 |
| 1085 | May 18 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Department pleased to note deterrent effect of its protests and trusts that President Carranza will see advisability of radically modifying decree. | 721 |
| 485 | May 21 | To the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. Further reply to note No. 1620 of Apr. 11; the American troops which crossed the boundary into Mexico were in pursuit of Mexican raiders; Government hopes stop will be put to activities of raiders. | 566 |
| May 21 | To the Mexican Ambassador | Same subject. refers to his note of Apr. 19, and states that proper United States authorities in Texas are keeping in close touch with movements of Gen. Francisco Coss and others. | 568 | |
| 1051 | May 22 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of American oil interests. Transmits decree extending until July 31 the time within which statements required by Art. 14 of decree of Feb. 19 may be filed. | 721 |
| 1063 | May 28 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Border disturbances. Foreign Office states that Mexicans referred to in Department’s telegram of May 8, were outlaws, and orders have been issued to pursue them actively. | 568 |
| 1078 | May 29 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of American oil interests. Reports satisfactory interview between Messrs. Garfield and Rhoades, representatives of American oil companies in Mexico, and President Carranza, on subject of petroleum decree. | 722 |
| 1092 | June 5 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Same subject. Messrs. Garfield and Rhoades leaving for New York; Mr. Garfield will call at the Department; Mexican Government apparently will insist upon its interpretation of Art. 27, and upon its ownership of subsoil petroleum deposits thereunder. | 723 |
| June 7 | Address of President Wilson to visiting Mexican editors | Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Outline of the policy of the administration. | 577 | |
| 1144 | June 7 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of Americans. Instruction to bring to attention of the Mexican Government the necessity of dispersing bands of Indians in Yaqui Valley. | 569 |
| June 11 | From the Peruvian Minister | Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Quotes despatch from Minister of Foreign Affairs expressing the satisfaction of Peruvian Government over address of President Wilson, and announcing decision to participate in agreement contemplated. | 580 | |
| 1168 | June 12 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. President Carranza favorably impressed by President Wilson’s speech; hopes it will be corroborated by subsequent events. | 580 |
| 1121 | June 12 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of American oil interests. Transmits copies of correspondence exchanged between Messrs. Garfield and Rhoades and the Secretary of Industry, Commerce, and Labor, regarding the petroleum decree of Feb. 19. | 723 |
| 1170 | June 13 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Mexican Government has published U. S. note of Apr. 2, protesting against petroleum decree; apparently an attempt to destroy effect of President Wilson’s speech. | 732 |
| June 14 | From the Chargé in Chile (tel.) | Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Reports comments of press on President Wilson’s speech to Mexican newspaper men. | 581 | |
| 589 | June 15 | To the Ambassador in Mexico | Border disturbances. Summarizes War Department reports concerning nine incursions of Mexicans into United States territory, and depredations committed. Instructions to make formal or informal representations to Mexican Government, if expedient. | 568 |
| June 15 | From the Consul General at Guayaquil | Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Transmits editorial regarding President Wilson’s speech to the Mexican newspaper men, and expresses satisfaction at change in sentiment toward the United States. | 581 | |
| 1189 | June 17 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Reports comments of press on President Wilson’s speech to Mexican newspaper men. | 583 |
| June 17 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Same subject. Reports comments of press on President Wilson’s speech to Mexican newspaper men. | 583 | |
| 1135 | June 19 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Same subject. Transmits summaries of press comments on President Wilson’s speech and the Embassy’s note of Apr. 2. | 584 |
| 1136 | June 19 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of American oil interests. Transmits a copy of the memorial presented to President Carranza by Mexican petroleum landowners. | 733 |
| 1192 | June 21 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Financial affairs. Requests list of funds seized from banks under decree of Sept. 15, 1916, and disposition which Mexican Government has made of such funds. | 654 |
| 1210 | June 21 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Summarizes editorial comment on note of Apr. 2. | 736 |
| 1196 | June 24 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Discusses means of demonstrating to Mexican people in concrete terms the sincerity of President Wilson’s expressions of friendship; requests views as to appropriate action. | 568 |
| 1156 | June 26 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Same subject. Transmits summaries of articles on President Wilson’s speech and Embassy’s note of Apr. 2; comments on Mexico’s attitude. | 588 |
| 1167 | June 26 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Financial affairs. Contains list of funds seized from banks by Mexican Government, which it is understood have been used to cover monthly deficits of Government expenses. | 654 |
| 1220 | June 29 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Quotes statement issued to the press regarding Mexico’s attitude with reference to the speech of President Wilson and Embassy’s note. | 593 |
| 1238 | June 30 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Summarizes press comments regarding the Monroe Doctrine and the Carranza Doctrine. | 593 |
| 1243 | July 1 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of telegram No. 1220; reports publication in Mexican papers of statement transmitted therein. | 594 |
| 1178 | July 1 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Same subject. Interview with President Carranza regarding President Wilson’s speech and desire of United States to act in accordance therewith. | 594 |
| 1183 | July 2 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Financial affairs. Approximately 50,000,000 pesos taken from Banco de Londres y México by the Mexican Government. | 655 |
| [Enclosure] | July 4 | From President Meléndez of Salvador to President Wilson | Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Congratulates President Wilson upon his speech to Mexican editors and assures him of the cooperation and good will of Salvador. | 597 |
| 1240 | July 6 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Commercial relations. Enumerates articles that will be licensed for export into Mexico, and instructs to give announcement to press, making it clear that goods not imperatively needed by Mexico should continue to be exported to the United States and that goods exported to Mexico from the United States should not be reexported. | 627 |
| 1260 | July 9 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Quotes proposed statement to Mexican press with regard to articles to be exported into Mexico from the United States. | 629 |
| 519 | July 10 | To the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. Matter of burning of Pilares ranch is receiving Department’s serious consideration. | 571 |
| July 10 | To the Secretary of War | Same subject. Suggests that orders given to officers along border be so modified as to prevent American soldiers from entering Mexico or firing across the border without specific orders in each case from War Department. | 571 | |
| 1263 | July 11 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Commercial relations. Reports publication of statement of the Embassy regarding exports from United States. | 630 |
| July 15 | From the Secretary of War | Border disturbances. Undesirable from military standpoint to instruct American soldiers that, when being fired upon by Mexiicans, they are not to return the fire, but must ask the War Department for permission to do so. | 572 | |
| 1230 | July 17 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Financial affairs. Transmits a supplemental list of dates, amounts, and character of specie taken from the Banco de Londres y México by the Mexican Government. | 655 |
| 1219 | July 17 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of American oil interests. Transmits administrative regulalations for enforcing Art. 14 of the petroleum decree of Feb. 19; apparently indicating determination of the Mexican Government to carry into effect the provisions of Art. 27 of the Constitution. | 736 |
| July 18 | From the Salvadoran Chargé | Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Transmits letter from the President of Salvador to President Wilson, expressing congratulations upon the President’s speech to Mexican editors, and assurances of cooperation and good will. | 597 | |
| 1241 | July 19 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of American oil interests. Transmits decree of July 8, imposing a tax on petroleum claims. | 742 |
| July 20 | From Mr. Harold Walker to the Counselor for the Department of State | Same subject. In view of regulations issued for putting into effect decree of Feb. 19, American oil producers desire definite assurance that the U. S. Government will protect them against confiscatory measures. Memorandum enclosed. | 743 | |
| July 22 | Circular to Consular Officers in Mexico | Commercial relations. Transmits memorandum interpreting wishes of the President and policy of Department toward Mexico; asks information by cable and despatch as to conditions in consular districts. | 630 | |
| 1922 | July 26 | From the Consul at Vera Cruz | Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Transmits appreciative editorial published in Los Sucesos, concerning President Wilson’s policy. | 598 |
| 1323 | July 30 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. Instruction to seek an early and satisfactory reply from the Mexican Government to note of Mar. 29 regarding claims commission; friendly relations would be promoted by impartial commission. | 808 |
| July 31 | To the Minister in Salvador (tel.) | Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Transmits message from President Wilson to be conveyed to President Meléndez. | 600 | |
| 1273 | July 31 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of American oil interests. Transmits copy of the official announcement of modifications and interpretations of the petroleum land tax law, and the decrees of May and July; the intention of legislation by decree is to give effect to Art. 27 of the 1917 Constitution. | 745 |
| 1275 | July 31 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. No reply has been received from Mexican Government relative to claims commission. | 808 |
| Aug. 4 | From the committee representing the oil producers in Mexico to the Assistant Counselor for the Department of State (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Transmits telegram sent to Chief of Oil Division of Fuel Administration, protesting against the action of the Mexican Government and requesting the U. S. Government to express its desires as to the action they should take for its best interests. | 749 | |
| 466 | Aug. 5 | From the Consul at Tampico | Protection of Americans. Transmits descriptive statements of bandit outrages occurring from Aug. 15, 1917, to June 30, 1918, throughout Tampico oil fields. | 670 |
| 1291 | Aug. 6 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Same subject. Transmits list of American citizens who have received personal injuries at hands of Mexicans since February 1917, and a list of American citizens murdered. | 689 |
| Aug. 7 | From the Consul at Tampico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Oil companies warned that persons connected with Mexican Government will denounce through third parties valuable oil properties not manifested by present holders within time allowed. | 750 | |
| 1283 | Aug. 7 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Same subject. Transmits new petroleum decree of July 31, and copy of formal protest of British Government against decree of Feb. 19; requests instructions as to renewal of protest by the United States. | 750 |
| 1357 | Aug. 12 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Instruction to request extension of time for putting decrees into effect; and to point out apprehension of the United States as to effect of decrees upon rights of American citizens, and the necessity which may arise to impel their protection. | 754 |
| 1365 | Aug. 14 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Notify all oil companies except Texas Co. not to file manifestations but to apply for amparo in Mexico City and Vera Cruz before Aug. 20. | 755 |
| 1306 | Aug. 14 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Same subject. Transmits copy of reply of the Mexican Government to the protest of the British Government against decree of Feb. 19. | 756 |
| 1312 | Aug. 14 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Same subject. Reports interview with President Carranza and transmits decrees of Aug. 8, 9, and 12. | 757 |
| [Enclosure] | Aug. 17 | From the Mexican Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs to the American Ambassador | Same subject. Reply to protest of Apr. 2 and to request for postponement of operation of various decrees. | 767 |
| 1337 | Aug. 21 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Same subject. Transmits copy of note of Aug. 17, from the Mexican Government; also copy of British note of Aug. 20, protesting against decrees issued since Feb. 19. Acute crisis has been avoided. | 766 |
| Aug. 21 | From the Consul at Tampico (tel.) | Protection of Americans. Bandits attack terminals of Eureka Coast Oil Co. and Corona Co. | 682 | |
| 1405 | Aug. 26 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subjects Instruction to request Mexican Government to extend adequate protection for American life and property against bandits in oil fields. | 682 |
| 1374 | Sept. 4 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Financial affairs. Transmits Circular No. 38 of the Department of the Treasury and Public Credit, concerning the settlement of debts under the terms of the law of payments of Apr. 13. | 656 |
| 1385 | Sept. 4 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Message of President Carranza to the Mexican Congress, Sept. 1, 1918. Transmits a copy of the message with translations of extracts. | 632 |
| 687 | Sept. 9 | To the Ambassador in Mexico | Financial affairs. Instruction to state to Foreign Office that certain provisions of Arts. 3 and 9 of the law of payments of Apr. 13 are open to objection. | 658 |
| A–2833 | Sept. 10 | From the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. Protests violation of Mexican territory by entrance of American soldiers into El Mulato. | 572 |
| 690 | Sept. 10 | To the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of Americans. Transmits list of outrages upon American citizens submitted by the Consul at Tampico with instruction to present it to President Carranza and ask what steps he plans to take for the protection of American citizens. | 682 |
| 1492 | Oct. 9 | From the Chargé in Mexico | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. Transmits decree dated Oct. 1, which cancels that of Dec. 24, 1917, concerning regulations for the application of the decree of Nov. 24, 1917. | 809 |
| [Enclosure] | Oct. 28 | From the Mexican Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs to the American Chargé | Protection of Americans. Expresses regret at crimes against American citizens in Tampico district and assures that proper protection will be given. | 683 |
| 1572 | Oct. 31 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Border disturbances. Presentation of Department’s instruction of June 15 delayed; since border conditions have improved, bringing incidents to notice of Mexican Government now would serve no useful purpose. | 572 |
| 675 | Nov. 2 | To the Mexican Ambassador | Same subject. Unauthorized entry into El Mulato by American soldiers has been punished. | 573 |
| [Enclosure] | Nov. 5 | From the War Department | Same subject. Calls attention to incursions of Mexican troops into the United States and firing on American troops. | 574 |
| [Quoted in instruction] | Nov. 5 | From the War Department | Same subject. Calls attention to organization of small bands by Carrancistas for purpose of crossing border and stealing horses and cattle. | 575 |
| [Enclosure] | Nov. 7 | From the Mexican Acting Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to the American Ambassador | Financial affairs. Transmits a memorandum of the Mexican Department of the Treasury regarding the laws of payments. | 659 |
| A–3353 | Nov. 8 | From the Mexican Ambassador | Border disturbances. Reports alleged killing, by American soldiers, of Guadalupe Machuca, and requests investigation. | 574 |
| 1619 | Nov. 8 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. Requests telegraphic report on status of proposed claims commission, and attitude of other governments towards commission. | 813 |
| 1566 | Undated [Rec’d Nov. 9] | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of Americans. Transmits note of Oct. 28 from the Foreign Office, expressing regret at crimes against American citizens in Tampico district and assuring that proper protection will be given. | 683 |
| 771 | Nov. 14 | To the Ambassador in Mexico | Border disturbances. Letter from the War Department quoted, reporting incursions of Mexican troops into the United States and firing on American troops. Instruction to bring to attention of Mexican Government and request that steps be taken to prevent recurrence. | 574 |
| 1710 | Nov. 15 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. Reports no reply received from Foreign Office relative to claims commission, and gives attitudes of other governments towards commission. | 813 |
| 1611 | Nov. 20 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of American oil interests. Transmits presidential decree of Nov. 14, extending time for denouncement of oil claims. | 771 |
| 1612 | Nov. 20 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Same subject. Prospect is fair for a satisfactory solution of petroleum difficulties as a result of the negotiations. | 772 |
| 782 | Nov. 22 | To the Ambassador in Mexico | Border disturbances. Letter from the War Department quoted, reporting organization of small bands by Carrancistas for the purpose of crossing border and stealing horses and cattle. Instruction to lay matter before Mexican Government and request prompt action to improve lawless conditions. | 575 |
| 1656 | Nov. 22 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. Instruction to press Mexican Government for favorable reply to representations made regarding claims commission. | 813 |
| 572 | Nov. 23 | From the Vice Consul at Tampico | Protection of Americans. Transmits copy of joint protest made by several oil companies to chief of military operations in district, against the commandeering of property by military authorities. | 683 |
| 1750 | Nov. 25 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. No reply to Embassy’s notes has been received from Foreign Office; member of claims commission states meetings have been held and hopes to begin consideration of individual claims in near future. | 814 |
| 789 | Nov. 26 | To the Ambassador in Mexico | Border disturbances. Approves action as outlined in despatch No. 1572 of Oct. 31. | 575 |
| 1668 | Nov. 29 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. Repeats request regarding efforts being made to obtain reply from Foreign Office to representations made. | 814 |
| [Enclosure] | Nov. 29 | From the Mexican Acting Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to the American Ambassador | Same subject. Reply to note of Mar. 29, regarding certain phases of decree providing for a claims commission. | 815 |
| 1639 | Dec. 3 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of American oil interests. Transmits a text of proposed new petroleum law presented to the Mexican Congress by President Carranza on Nov. 23. | 772 |
| Dec. 5 | To the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of American trademarks. Instruction to bring to the attention of the Mexican Government apparent violations of the international trade-marks convention. | 2n | |
| 586 | Dec. 7 | From the Consul at Tampico | Protection of Americans. Opinion as to promises of Mexican Government and causes of situation in Tampico district. | 685 |
| 1656 | Dec. 11 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Claims of American citizens against Mexico. Transmits copy of reply of Mexican Government to note of Mar. 29, regarding certain phases of decree providing for a claims commission; comments thereon. | 814 |
| 799 | Dec. 13 | To the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of American oil interests. Expresses pleasure of Government over improvement in situation; transmits note to Mexican Government restating position of the United States on principles involved in petroleum decrees. | 784 |
| 801 | Dec. 13 | To the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of Americans. Instruction to make appropriate representations to the Mexican Government in the case of the joint protest of oil companies made to Gen. Caesar Lopez de Lara. | 686 |
| [Enclosure] | Dec. 14 | From the Mexican Acting Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to the American Ambassador | Border disturbances. Rigid investigation will be made of activities of organized bands of Mexicans in Big Bend district. | 576 |
| 1665 | Dec. 14 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Financial affairs. Transmits a note from the Mexican Government and enclosures mentioned therein, giving reasons for issue of the laws of payments. | 659 |
| 1717 | Dec. 14 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Requests opinion as to whether protest should not now be made against proposed legislation. | 789 |
| 1817 | Dec. 16 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. In view of recent developments, approves making a protest and requests instruction as to matters to be included. | 789 |
| 1678 | Dec. 19 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Border disturbances. Transmits note from Foreign Office, stating that rigid investigation will be made of activities of organized bands of Mexicans in Big Bend district. | 576 |
| 1740 | Dec. 21 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Instruction as to form of protest against bill approving petroleum decrees. | 790 |
| 1858 | Dec. 25 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Chamber has approved President’s exercise of powers in finance with exception of decrees relative to public charity and import tax on paper. | 790 |
| 808 | Dec. 26 | To the Ambassador in Mexico | Protection of Americans. Instruction to bring to attention of Mexican Government the reported lack of improvement in the Tampico district, and renew request for adequate protection there. | 686 |
| 1860 | Dec. 26 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Requests additional instructions as to the nature of the protests and representations to be made to the Mexican Government; makes suggestions. | 790 |
| 1862 | Dec. 27 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Mexican Cabinet extends period for preferential denouncement of petroleum lands. | 791 |
| 1752 | Dec. 27 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Same subject. Department approves of making urgent representations as suggested in telegram No. 1860. | 791 |
| [Enclosure] | Dec. 28 | From the American Ambassador to the Mexican Acting Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs | Same subject. Renews protests against petroleum decrees. | 792 |
| Dec. 30 | To the Mexican Chargé | Border disturbances. Investigation shows that Guadalupe Machuca was killed after American patrol had been fired upon by Mexicans. | 576 | |
| 1872 | Dec. 31 | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Protection of American oil interests. Mexican Congress has approved the Executive’s use of special powers in finance and has granted him special powers to raise or lower import and export duties. | 791 |
| 1692 | Dec. 31 | From the Ambassador in Mexico | Same subject. Transmits copy of note addressed to the Foreign Office, renewing protests against petroleum decrees. | 791 |
NETHERLANDS
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 322 | 1918 Apr. 4 | To the Minister in the Netherlands. Mutatis mutandis, to Spain |
Abrogation of treaties, certain provisions of which conflicted with the Seamen’s Act of March 4, 1915. Instruction to give formal notice to the Netherland Government of the abrogation of the treaty of Jan. 19, 1839. | 3 |
| 323 | Apr. 4 | To the Minister in the Netherlands | Same subject. Instruction to give formal notice to the Netherland Government of the abrogation of the treaty of May 23, 1878. | 4 |
| [Enclosure] | June 3 | The Netherland Minister of Foreign Affairs to the American Minister | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of formal notice of abrogation of the treaties of Jan. 19, 1839, and May 23, 1878. | 5 |
| 1375 | June 10 | From the Minister in the Netherlands | Same subject. Transmits copies of notes addressed to the Netherland Government and its reply, regarding the abrogation of the treaties of Jan. 19, 1839, and May 23, 1878. | 5 |
| Dec. 5 | To the Minister in the Netherlands | Protection of American trademarks. Instruction to bring to the attention of the Netherland Government apparent violations of the international trade-marks convention. | 2n |
NICARAGUA
[For the papers on the boundary dispute between Honduras and Nicaragua, see Honduras.]
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| [Enclosure] | 1917 June 18 | From the Commissioner on Public Credit in Nicaragua | Financial affairs. Report on accomplishments of commission during first three months of existence. | 823 |
| 383 | June 19 | From the Minister in Nicaragua | Same subject. Transmits first interim report of the Commission on Public Credit. | 823 |
| [Enclosure] | Nov. 20 | From the Commission on Public Credit to the Nicaraguan Minister of Foreign Affairs | Same subject. Preliminary report of activities to date. | 834 |
| 1918 Jan. 8 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Don Octaviano César designated as Nicaraguan member of High Commission; President Chamorro requests that the United States appointments be made. | 825 | |
| Jan. 14 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Announces appointment of Mr. A. F. Lindberg, as American member of High Commission, and Professor Jenks as umpire; instructions to cable results of reports of Debt Commission, and advice as to exact sum in hands of Nicaraguan Government to pay all claims. | 825 | |
| Jan. 14 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Requests opinion as to the matter of paying $50,000 to Minister of Finance to cover 1917 budget. | 826 | |
| Jan. 21 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Nicaraguan Government has authorized bond issue of $4,000,000; approximate total of Debt Commission awards is $5,200,000 comprised of summarized items. | 826 | |
| Jan. 21 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Proposes procedure for meeting of budget deficit, provided approval of Department is given. | 827 | |
| 473 | Jan. 29 | From the Minister in Nicaragua | Same subject. Transmits text of bond law passed by Nicaraguan Congress Dec. 14, 1917; provisions in accordance with financial plan; bond service to be supervised by High Commission. | 828 |
| Jan. 31 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Further information desired before sanctioning approval of payments for deficit; appears advisable that High Commission should decide upon payments in same way as other payments; Department concurs in belief that payments should begin as soon as possible. | 831 | |
| Feb. 4 | From the Commissioner on Public Credit in Nicaragua | Same subject. Transmits statement of principles on which awards were based, and joint report presented by the Commission on Public Credit to the Minister of Foreign Affairs which was not signed by Minister of Finance because of disagreement with principle of elimination of unpaid interest from claims. | 832 | |
| Feb. 7 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Suggests possible way by which Nicaragua could pay the budget deficit; Government willing for High Commission to supervise payment; information concerning payment of certain claims. | 837 | |
| Feb. 9 | From the Commissioner on Public Credit in Nicaragua | Same subject. Interim Report No. 3 of the Commission on Public Credit. | 838 | |
| Mar. 6 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Requests list of American creditors, names of those to whom awards have been made, and amounts of awards; asks whether provision has been made for signing of waivers; requests text of waiver and report on American claims rejected. | 840 | |
| Mar. 11 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Supplies list of American creditors, etc., requested by Department. | 840 | |
| Mar. 21 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. High Commission and creditors urge that Department authorize the High Commission to begin early payment of awards to relieve economic situation. | 841 | |
| Mar. 21 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Requests information regarding claims rejected by the Debt Commission; unable to consent to immediate distribution of cash; instruction to inform General Chamorro that delay is due to desire of the United States that nothing be left for decision at a later time. | 842 | |
| Mar. 26 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. List of claims rejected by Debt Commission, with grounds for rejection; statement of total awards, cash available, and bonds authorized; disappointment at delay in payment evinced by General Chamorro. | 843 | |
| Apr. 2 | From the Commissioner on Public Credit in Nicaragua | Same subject. Interim Report No. 4 of the Commission on Public Credit, transmitting certified awards in connection with American claims disallowed, and stating position of commission regarding them; appeal of High Commission to Department of State for authorization to begin payments on awards. | 845 | |
| Apr. 3 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Consent of Department to immediate payment of awards; instruction regarding payment of Groce claim. | 847 | |
| Apr. 5 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject, Statement regarding reserve fund in excess of awards of Commission on Public Credit; request for information regarding amount held in U. S. Treasury subject to order of High Commission; suggestion that Collector General of Customs will be notified to transfer funds held by him to High Commission and Nicaraguan Government will be so informed, if Department desires. | 847 | |
| Apr. 19 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Procedure for transfer of treaty moneys and customs revenues to the High Commission for payment of awards of Commission on Public Credit. | 848 | |
| Apr. 20 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. Department disposed to acquiesce in use of customs revenues for Nov. and Dec. for payment of deficit, contingent on agreement of High Commission. | 848 | |
| Apr. 25 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Costa Rica—Political affairs. Transmits text of telegram of April 23 to the Chargé in Costa Rica, denying any intention of recognizing Tinoco régime. | 257n | |
| May 6 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Financial affairs. Nicaraguan Government and High Commission have been informed to proceed with payments on claims. | 849 | |
| May 30 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Costa Rica—Political affairs. President Chamorro considers abnormal situation in Costa Rica as menace to Nicaragua and desires to know attitude of Department on best solution. | 264 | |
| June 4 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. The Department appreciates President Chamorro’s expression of friendship; feels that patience should be exercised towards Costa Rica; is considering suggestion that ships cease calling at Costa Rican ports. | 265 | |
| 215 | July 12 | To the Minister in Nicaragua | Financial affairs. Department reserves for later consideration cases of claims rejected by the commission and awards rejected by claimants; no assurance can be given as to attitude toward dissatisfied claimants; instruction to request Nicaraguan Government to so inform Mr. Lindberg. | 849 |
| Nov. 4 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Costa Rica—Political affairs. Instruction to recall to President Chamorro attitude of the United States towards armed action against Costa Rica; quotes telegram to Honduras, Nov. 4. | 270 | |
| Nov. 6 | From the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.) | Same subject. President advises that Honduran Government had agreed to plan for armed action against Costa Rica, but in view of Department’s declaration, Nicaragua will abandon plan. | 271 | |
| 619 | Dec. 24 | From the Chargé in Nicaragua | Message of President Chamorro to the Nicaraguan Congress. Transmits copy of message. | 819 |
NORWAY
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 180 | 1917 Dec. 28 | To the Minister in Norway | Abrogation of treaties, certain provisions of which conflicted with the Seamen’s Act of March 4, 1915. Instruction to give formal notice to the Norwegian Government of the abrogation of the treaty of July 4, 1827. | 5 |
| [Enclosure] | 1918 Feb. 5 | From the Norwegian Minister for Foreign Affairs to the American Minister | Same subject. Requests reconsideration of the denunciation of the treaty of July 4, 1827. | 7 |
| 679 | Feb. 10 | From the Minister in Norway | Same subject. Transmits note of Feb. 5 from the Norwegian Government. | 7 |
| Mar. 7 | From the Norwegian Minister | Arbitration convention of Apr. 4, 1908. The Norwegian Government desires to extend the convention for five years. | 850 | |
| 409 | Mar. 23 | To the Norwegian Minister | Same subject. Accepts draft agreement for extension of convention. | 850 |
| 234 | May 31 | To the Minister in Norway | Abrogation of treaties, certain provisions of which conflicted with the Seamen’s Act of March 4, 1915. Instruction to advise the Norwegian Government that denunciation of the treaty of July 4, 1827, is final. | 8 |
| Treaty Series No. 632 | July 12 | Agreement | Arbitration convention of Apr. 4, 1908. Agreement between the United States and Norway extending the duration of the arbitration convention for five years. | 851 |
PANAMA
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1917 Dec. 31 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Costa Rica—Political affairs. Volio discouraged; still planning to invade Costa Rica from Nicaragua, if the United States does not object; believes Tinoco will never yield voluntarily. | 229 | |
| 1918 Jan. 3 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Same subject. Reports intention of Volio party to proceed to Nicaragua on S. S. Peru, and requests instruction whether to permit departure. | 229 | |
| Jan. 5 | To the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Same subject. Inadvisable to permit Volio party to proceed to Nicaragua. | 230 | |
| Jan. 13 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Same subject. Volio promises to abide by will of the United States; report received that Tinoco would declare war on Germany in return for U. S. recognition and would withdraw in favor of man acceptable to Volio. | 231 | |
| Feb. 27 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Same subject. Volio begging to leave; plans to invade Costa Rica from Nicaragua; instruction requested. | 242 | |
| Mar. 2 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Same subject. Volio’s associates slipped away; may be arrested at David, Panama, if Department desires; Volio still in Panama; instructions requested. | 246 | |
| Mar. 4 | To the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Same subject. Volio and associates may not be forbidden to leave Republic of Panama if they depart as individuals. | 246 | |
| Mar. 4 | To the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Same subject. Department cannot recommend Volio be held if he desires to leave Panama as a private citizen. | 247 | |
| Apr. 4 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Same subject. Rumored Volio expedition consists of ten men who plan to enter Puntarenas sepapately; strong sentiment in that province against Tinoco because of Guell murder. Tinoco has cabled his representative in Panama to file formal protest with American Minister. | 253 | |
| Apr. 7 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Same subject. Panaman authorities arrested 11 of revolutionists. Tinoco cables Clare that he has dispatched 1,000 men and asks names of those in Panama who aided revolutionists. | 254 | |
| Apr. 12 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Same subject. Revolutionists brought here last night with exception of Volio, who has evaded authorities; Clare instructed to thank Government for detaining them. Quesada on way to Panama to visit mother. | 255 | |
| [Enclosure] | Apr. 13 | From the Panaman Secretary for Foreign Affairs to the American Minister | Claims of American citizens injured during the Cocoa Grove riot of Feb. 14, 1915. Transmits report of investigations made by Panaman judicial authorities. | 855 |
| Apr. 25 | To the Minister in Panama (tel.) | Costa Rica—Political affairs. Transmits text of telegram of Apr. 23 to the Chargé in Costa Rica, denying any intention of recognizing Tinoco régime. | 257 | |
| 1932 | Apr. 29 | From the Minister in Panama | Claims of American citizens injured during the Cocoa Grove riot of Feb. 14, 1915. Summary of investigation of Panaman authorities based on court documents; further proceedings indefinitely suspended. | 853 |
| 1990 | June 19 | From the Chargé in Panama | Same subject. Transmits note of Apr. 13, from Panaman Secretary for Foreign Affairs, with report of investigations made by Panaman judicial authorities. | 854 |
| 547 | Sept. 3 | To the Minister in Panama | Same subject. Instruction to present the claim of the U. S. Government for the lump sum of $10,000. | 856 |
| [Enclosure] | Oct. 8 | From the American Minister to the Panaman Secretary for Foreign Affairs | Same subject. Note presenting claim of the U. S. Government for the sum of $10,000. | 860 |
| 2126 | Oct. 9 | From the Minister in Panama | Same subject. Transmits copy of note of Oct. 8, to Foreign Office. | 859 |
PERU
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1918 June 11 | From the Peruvian Minister | Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Quotes despatch from Minister of Foreign Affairs expressing satisfaction of Peruvian Government over address of President Wilson, and announcing decision to participate in agreement contemplated. | 580 |
PORTUGAL
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Dec. 5 | To the Minister in Portugal | Protection of American trademarks. Instruction to bring to the attention of the Portuguese Government apparent violations of the international trade-marks convention. | 2n |
SALVADOR
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| [Enclosure] | 1918 July 4 | From President Meléndez of Salvador to President Wilson | Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Congratulates President Wilson upon his speech to Mexican editors and assures him of the cooperation and good will of Salvador. | 597 |
| July 18 | From the Salvadoran Chargé | Same subject. Transmits letter of July 4 from the President of Salvador to President Wilson. | 597 | |
| July 31 | To the Minister in Salvador (tel.) | Same subject. Transmits message from President Wilson to be conveyed to President Meléndez. | 600 |
SPAIN
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 765 | 1918 Apr. 4 | To the Ambassador in Spain | Abrogation of treaties, certain provisions of which conflicted with the Seamen’s Act of March 4, 1915. Instruction to give formal notice to the Spanish Government of the abrogation of the treaty of July 3, 1902. | 3n |
| Dec. 5 | To the Ambassador in Spain | Protection of American trademarks. Instruction to bring to the attention of the Spanish Government apparent violations of the international trade-marks convention. | 2n | |
| 1930 | Dec. 27 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Abrogation of treaties, certain provisions of which conflicted with the Seamen’s Act of March 4, 1915. Requests date which, was inserted in the formal notice of abrogation of the treaty of July 3, 1902. | 10 |
| 2268 | Dec. 30 | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Same subject. The date inserted in the formal notice of abrogation of the treaty of July 3, 1902, was May 8, 1919. | 10 |
SWITZERLAND
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Dec. 5 | To the Minister in Switzerland | Protection of American trademarks. Instruction to bring to the attention of the Swiss Government apparent violations of the international trade-marks convention. | 2n |