List of Papers
[Incoming papers are listed chronologically under date of receipt. Unless otherwise specified, the correspondence is from or to officials in the Department of State.]
PART II: BELLIGERENT RIGHTS AND PRACTICES
Attitude of the United States Regarding Contraband of War
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 389 | Apr. 10, 1918 [Rec’d Apr. 12] | From the British Ambassador on Special Mission | Requests concurrence in proposed modifications of list of absolute contraband. | 917 |
| 588 | May 29 [Rec’d June 1] | From the British Ambassador on Special Mission | Proposed addition of citric acid and citrates to the absolute contraband list. | 918 |
| June 4 | To the Secretary of the Navy | Requests views on British proposed additions to the contraband list. | 918 | |
| June 18 | From the Secretary of the Navy | Opinion of Acting Judge Advocate General of the Navy on proposed additions to British list of absolute contraband. | 918 | |
| 152 | July 10 | To the British Ambassador on Special Mission | Proposed additions to contraband list are included in U.S. list under Navy regulations of June 1917. | 921 |
| 161 | July 18 | To the British Ambassador on Special Mission | Citric acid and citrates are included in contraband list of Navy regulations of June 1917. | 921 |
Attitude of the United States Regarding Prizes, Visit and Search, etc.
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Nov. 10, 1917 | To the Secretary of the Navy | Question of desirability of U.S. entry into agreement with Allies on subject of prizes of war. | 922 | |
| Jan. 16, 1918 | From the Secretary of the Navy | U.S. accession to convention regarding prizes of war inadvisable. Reasons. | 922 | |
| 5722 | Feb. 13 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain | Defers consideration of question of U.S. accession to conventions on prizes of war. | 924 |
| July 5 | From the Secretary of the Navy | Nature of U.S. naval activities respecting search and routing of neutral ships. | 924 | |
| 56 | Nov. 29 | To the Netherland Chargé | Sends copies of U.S. laws on prize and Navy instructions of 1917 as requested. | 931 |
| Jan. 6, 1919 | From the Secretary of the Navy | Defines duties and operations of the U.S. Navy during the war. | 931 | |
| Jan. 30, 1919 | To the Secretary of the Navy | Inquires whether U.S. naval vessels cooperated with British in search and seizure. | 932 | |
| Feb. 20, 1919 | From the Secretary of the Navy | Information on cooperation of U.S. Navy with British during the war, in regulating neutral merchant ships. | 933 | |
| Mar. 30, 1929 | From the Secretary of the Navy | Policy of the U.S. Navy regarding visit, search, and seizure during the World War. | 934n |
Measures Affecting Neutral Trade: Control of Exports, Imports, and Bunker Coal
proposals to relax the embargo on shipments to european neutrals of nonessential articles-efforts of the american government to secure the elimination of british “letters of assurance” (“navicerts”) and examination at halifax for shipments to neutrals—discussion of cooperation with the allies in the control of shipments to neutrals; proposals for an inter-allied blockade committee—bunker license rules of january 19–discussion of the “financial blockade”; executive order of january 26 for the control of international financial transactions
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 8098 | Dec. 29, 1917 [Rec’d Dec. 30] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): from Sheldon; to W.T.B. also | British proposal to suspend embargo on nonessential articles to Scandinavia and the Netherlands. | 936 |
| 8161 | Jan. 5, 1918 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Dutch objection to system of British navicerts and calls at Halifax. | 938 |
| 8170 | Jan. 7 [Rec’d Jan. 8] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Text of British note setting date for relaxation of embargo on goods to Scandinavia if no objections are raised. | 938 |
| 6207 | Jan. 9 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Attitude toward proposed relaxation of embargo on nonessential articles to Scandinavia. | 939 |
| 6210 | Jan. 10 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Proposed arrangements for discontinuance of navicerts and calls at Halifax. | 939 |
| Jan. 11 | From Maj. Grimprel of the French High Commission | Urges appointment of U.S. representative on Permanent International Committee on Economic Action. | 941 | |
| 6261 | Jan. 15 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Necessity for agreement on policy regarding division of rations. | 941 |
| 8276 | Jan. 16 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Object of raising embargo is to prevent capture by Germany of Scandinavian and Dutch markets. | 942 |
| 5906 | Dec. 27, 1917 [Rec’d Jan. 17, 1918] | From the Ambassador in France | Transmits French note of Dec. 17 on organization of International Committee of Economic Action, requesting U.S. representation. | 942 |
| Jan. 17, 1918 [Rec’d Jan. 18] | From the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy | British message on form of agreements to be concluded with northern neutrals regarding control of exports. | 944 | |
| 8290 | Jan. 17 [Rec’d Jan. 18] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Recommends creation of an inter-Allied blockade committee. | 945 |
| Jan. 19 | Rules issued by W.T.B. | General rules No. 1 governing the granting of licenses for bunker fuel, port, sea, and ship’s stores and supplies. | 946 | |
| 8342 | Jan. 22 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Points for discussion with Great Britain regarding proposed elimination of navicerts. | 949 |
| 6325 | Jan. 23 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Modification of embargo against Scandinavia and the Netherlands is entrusted to judgment of Sheldon and Minister of Blockade. | 950 |
| Jan. 24 | To the Secretary of the Treasury | Requests views regarding extension of financial blockade. | 951 | |
| 8387 | Jan. 24 [Rec’d Jan. 25] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | British views on apportionment of commodities to be supplied to neutrals from Allied countries. | 951 |
| 6387 | Jan. 30 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Plan being formulated for control of exports to northern neutrals, thus determining powers of Blockade Committee. | 952 |
| Jan. 30 | To Maj. Grimprel of the French High Commission | Not prepared at present to appoint representative on Permanent International Committee on Economic Action. | 952 | |
| Jan. 30 | To diplomatic and consular officers (tel.) | Instructions to consular officers at seaports, relating to cargoes of arriving vessels. | 953 | |
| Feb. 1 | From the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury | Executive order, Jan. 26, requires guaranties by foreign bankers against use of U.S. accounts for benefit of enemy. | 953 | |
| 6429 | Feb. 2 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Leffingwell to Crosby | Executive order of Jan. 26 explained. | 954 |
| 8498 | Feb. 4 [Rec’d Feb. 5] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Probable attitude of Great Britain toward abolition of navicerts. | 955 |
| 6476 | Feb. 7 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Inquires if Inter-Allied Committee, London, is prepared to act on shipments to Iceland and Faroe Islands. | 956 |
| 8572 | Feb. 8 [Rec’d Feb. 9] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | No Inter-Allied Blockade Committee exists as yet. Shipments should be deferred until agreement is reached by further negotiations. | 956 |
| 6571 | Feb. 13 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Proposal of joint search at U.S. ports in order to eliminate calls at Halifax. | 957 |
| 8670 | Feb. 14 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Sheldon is suggested as U.S. member of proposed international subcommittee on rationing and statistics. | 957 |
proclamations of february 14 requiring licenses for all exports and imports-arrangements for cooperation with the allies in the issuance of export licenses—elimination of “navicerts” and calls at Halifax—relaxation of the embargo on nonessential articles for sweden and the Netherlands
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1428 | Feb. 14 | Proclamation | Licenses required for exports from the United States in time of war. | 958 |
| 1429 | Feb. 14 | Proclamation | Licenses required for imports into the United States in time of war. | 960 |
| Feb. 15 | To the diplomatic representatives in all countries (tel.) | Announcement of issuance of proclamations of Feb. 14, which is to be repeated to consular officers. | 962 | |
| 6600 | Feb. 16 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon, to repeat to representatives in northern neutral countries | Contraband Committee established to handle administrative problems regarding export licenses under supervision of W.T.B. | 962 |
| 6617 | Feb. 18 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon, to repeat to legations in northern neutral countries | Tentative agreement with Great Britain for elimination of navicerts. Terms proposed. | 963 |
| 991 | Feb. 19 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | W.T.B. will consider applications for licenses to export certain commodities to Sweden and the Netherlands. | 965 |
| 6649 | Feb. 20 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Statistician will be sent to act on subcommittee of Blockade Council in place of Sheldon. | 965 |
| 8747 | Feb. 20 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Crosby to McAdoo | Submits plan for proposed extension of financial blockade and form of notice, for U.S. approval. | 965 |
| 559 | Feb. 21 | To the Minister in Sweden (tel.) | Relaxation of embargo against Sweden and the Netherlands. Instructions. | 968 |
| 8865 | Mar. 1 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Inquires if local joint committees should include French and Italians and if he should act on Contraband Committee | 968 |
| 8891 | Mar. 4 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Great Britain agrees in the main with U.S. plan for elimination of navicerts. Change suggested. | 969 |
| 8908 | Mar. 6 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Foreign Office concurs in scheme to eliminate calls at Halifax by making joint search at New York. | 969 |
| 6781 | Mar. 6 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Local joint committees should include French and Italians. U.S. representative on Contraband Committee to be under Sheldon’s direction. | 969 |
| 6796 | Mar. 7 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Instructions in regard to handling of applications to import in northern European neutral countries. | 970 |
| 6797 | Mar. 7 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Proposed issue of “Z” licenses in exceptional cases. | 970 |
| 1124 | Mar. 9 | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): Chadbourne to W.T.B. | Inquires if ships going from Spain to America via Panama Canal are subject to jurisdiction of W.T.B. | 971 |
| 957 | Mar. 13 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): W.T.B. to Chadbourne | The United States claims jurisdiction over ships in the Canal Zone. | 971 |
| Mar. 14 | To the Italian Ambassador | U.S. decision to relax embargo on nonessentials to Sweden and the Netherlands. | 972 | |
| Mar. 18 [Rec’d Mar. 19] | From the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy | Text of British Embassy note to W.T.B. proposing control of export prices to combat artificial price-fixing by neutrals. | 972 |
establishment of the allied blockade committee at london, march 15, and of inter-allied trade committees in neutral countries; participation of the united states—relaxation of the embargo on nonessential articles for denmark—requirement of “certificates of interest” for shipments from neutral countries—rationing of newsprint paper to latin american countries
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 9147 | Mar. 20 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Establishment of Allied Blockade Committee at London. | 974 |
| Mar. 23 | Public statement of W.T.B. | Explanation of import restrictions. | 975 | |
| 7036 | Mar. 26 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Recommends certain duties for proposed local joint committees. | 976 |
| Mar. 28 | From the Secretary of the Treasury | Financial blockade not recommended. | 977 | |
| Mar. 29 | To diplomatic and consular officers (tel.) | Instructions to consular officers at seaports, to supersede circular telegram of Jan. 30. | 977 | |
| Apr. 2 | To the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy | W.T.B attitude toward control of export prices to neutrals. | 978 | |
| 9311 | Apr. 2 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Establishment of inter-Allied trade committees in neutral countries. | 978 |
| 7180 | Apr. 8 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Approval of inter-Allied trade committees. | 980 |
| 7302 | Apr. 16 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Inquires attitude of the Allies toward proposed relaxation of embargo against Norway and Denmark. | 980 |
| 593 | Apr. 20 | To the consular officers in all countries | Instructions for issuance of certificates of interest for shipments from neutral countries. | 980 |
| 9673 | Apr. 23 [Rec’d Apr. 24] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | British, French, and Italian relaxation of embargo against Norway and Denmark. U.S. approval awaited. | 984 |
| 7570 | May 4 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | W.T.B. approves relaxation of embargo on nonessentials to Denmark. Agreement recently concluded with Norway | 984n |
| 9920 | May 7 [Rec’d May 8] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Further relaxation of embargo proposed, under certain restrictions, for northern neutrals known to be pro-Ally. | 984 |
| 7677 | May 10 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Disapproval of further relaxation of embargo in favor of pro-Ally firms. Reasons. | 985 |
| May 15 | To the diplomatic representatives in South American countries (tel.) | W.T.B. resolution permitting ration of newsprint paper to South American countries. | 986 | |
| 7880 | May 22 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Announcement of extension to Denmark of relaxation of embargo on certain nonessentials. | 986 |
| May 25 | To the diplomatic representatives; in certain countries (tel.) | Information sought in estimating amount newsprint paper required by Latin American countries excepting Paraguay. | 987 | |
| June 27 | To the consular officers in certain neutral countries (tel.) | Percentage of enemy labor or material allowed in issuing certificates of interest to neutrals. | 987 | |
| July 16 [Rec’d July 17] | From the French Deputy High Commissioner | German attempt to make commercial treaties with neutrals to continue in effect after the war | 988 | |
| 292 | July 18 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Countries that have drawn on U.S. supplies should render an equivalent in ship service. Sweden’s request for coffee. | 988 |
| 810 | Aug. 2 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Recommendations regarding export of commodities not indigenous to the United States. | 989 |
| 687 | Aug. 9 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Inquiry into method of licensing shipments of wool from Buenos Aires to Sweden. | 990 |
| 1024 | Aug. 12 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Routine for licensing shipments from South America to Sweden. | 990 |
proposal for an allied blockade committee at paris dealing with spain and Switzerland; disapproval by great Britain—joint certification by british and american consuls of manifests of neutral ships leaving south american ports—regulations regarding the routes and cargoes of sailing ships—proposed new plan for the routing of neutral ships to examination ports; disapproval by the united states
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 4769 | Aug. 14 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): Taylor and McFadden to W.T.B. | Need of inter-Allied blockade committee at Paris to deal with blockade questions touching Spain and Switzerland. | 991 |
| 1155 | Aug. 16 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | British disapproval of U.S. policy regarding export of nonindigenous articles. | 992 |
| 1008 | Aug. 27 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Proposes joint certification by U.S. and British consuls on imports into Sweden from South America. | 993 |
| 29891 | Aug. 31 | From the French High Commissioner | Requests U.S. representation on proposed inter-Allied blockade committee in Paris to discuss economic questions relating to Spain and Switzerland. | 993 |
| 1588 | Sept. 3 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Approves joint certification of manifests of Scandinavian and Dutch ships at South American ports. | 994 |
| 5640 | Sept. 17 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Favors inter-Allied committee in Paris to deal with Swiss affairs and suggests similar organization in Madrid for Spain. | 994 |
| Sept. 17 | To the French Deputy High Commissioner | U.S .attitude toward commercial treaties between Germany and neutrals is not yet denned. | 995 | |
| 5135 | Sept. 20 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Points out objections to, and difficulties in, organizing an Allied Blockade Committee in Madrid. | 995 |
| 1527 | Sept. 21 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | British views on export of non-indigenous articles, which have been adopted by the United States. | 996 |
| 1648 | Sept. 27 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon, to repeat to McFadden | Navy Department’s telegram to Admiral Sims: Exceptions to regulations on routes and cargoes of sailing ships and unarmed steamers. | 997 |
| 1673 | Sept. 28 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Message to W.T.B. representative in the Netherlands on status of inter-Allied trade committees in northern neutral countries. | 998 |
| 1674 | Sept. 28 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Points out to Great Britain importance of inter-Allied blockade committee at Paris to secure uniformity of policy toward Spain and Switzerland. | 999 |
| 1727 | Oct. 1 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon, to repeat to Owen | Conditions under which Swedish sailing ships will be permitted to traverse the danger zone. | 1000 |
| 5886 | Oct. 12 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Quotes telegram of Oct. 6 from W.T.B. representative, Switzerland, disapproving of placing Swiss affairs in hands of blockade committee at Paris. | 1000 |
| 1956 | Oct. 12 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Requests investigation of delay in receiving Allied Blockade Committee’s reports on applications to export. | 1001 |
| 5445 | Oct. 16 [Rec’d Oct. 17] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Argument for usefulness of A.B.C. at Paris in cooperation with similar organizations at Berne and Madrid. | 1002 |
| 2865 | Oct. 16 [Rec’d Oct. 17] | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Proposed new plan for routing of neutral ships to examination ports. | 1003 |
| 2340 | Oct. 22 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Question of permitting sailing ships under German safe-conduct to carry mineral oil and foodstuffs for Switzerland and northern neutrals. | 1005 |
| 3096 | Oct. 25 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) | Text of British note on effecttive cooperation in blockade measures. British representative to be sent to Paris. | 1006 |
| 3318 | Nov. 1 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Statements of Maritime Transport Council and Admiral Sims on carrying of oil and foodstuffs in sailing ships under German safe-conducts. | 1008 |
| 2661 | Nov. 6 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Approves plan for joint U.S. and British certification of ships from South America to Scandinavia and the Netherlands. | 1009 |
| 3512 | Nov. 8 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Admiral Sims states naval authorities concur in W.T.B. exceptions to regulations regarding sailing ships. | 1009 |
| 2746 | Nov. 11 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Sailing ships will operate according to U.S. regulations, with certain exceptions. | 1009 |
| Nov. 11 | Department memorandum | Objectionable features of new plan for routing of ships and examining of cargoes. | 1010 | |
| 3734 | Undated [Rec’d Nov. 14] | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Arrangements for carrying out new plan for routing of neutral ships to ports of examination. | 1011 |
| 2826 | Nov. 15 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Instructions to consuls in South America on joint certification of manifests of Dutch and Scandinavian ships. | 1012 |
| 3114 | Nov. 29 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Suggested plan for routing neutral ships for ports of examination is disapproved. | 1012 |
Black Lists of Neutral Firms
efforts to coordinate the american enemy trading list with the british statutory list and the french general black list—agreement for review of evidence on firms in latin america at washington, in spain and morocco (switzerland and greece later included) at paris, and in other european countries and possessions at london
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Dec. 31, 1917 [Rec’d Jan. 2, 1918] | From the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy | Great Britain adopts U.S. enemy trading list for Mexico with few exceptions. | 1013 | |
| Jan. 7, 1918 | To the diplomatic representatives in Latin American countries (tel.) | Revised enemy trading list to be made public in Latin American countries. | 1013 | |
| Jan. 18 | To the consular officers in Latin American countries (tel.) | Instructions for treatment of firms on enemy trading list. | 1014 | |
| 8327 | Undated [Rec’d Jan. 20] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Frothingham to W.T.B. | Discontinuance of enemy trading list for Portugal considered. Spanish list unsatisfactory. | 1014 |
| 8362 | Jan. 23 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Frothingham to W.T.B. | Suggestions regarding Persian enemy trading list and lists for Morocco, Liberia, and other African territories. | 1015 |
| Jan. 29 | To the diplomatic and consular officers in all countries (tel.) | Licenses allowed for transshipment in U.S. ports of goods for Latin America even though consignees are on enemy trading list. | 1015 | |
| 6408 | Feb. 1 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Fuller to Frothingham | Plan for enemy trading list for Persia approved. | 1015 |
| Feb. 19 | W.T.B. to French High Commission; mutatis mutandis, to British Embassy | Changes made in the French, British, and U.S. black lists to bring about coordination of policy. | 1016 | |
| 3214 | Feb. 19 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | France desires U.S. and Allied representative in each capital to confer on blacklisting questions. | 1017 |
| 8745 | Feb. 20 [Rec’d Feb. 21] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Frothingham to W.T.B. | Agreement in conference on desirability of coordinated local action on black lists to be followed by final centralized review control. | 1017 |
| Feb. 21 | To the diplomatic representatives in certain countries (tel.) | Instructions to cooperate in blacklisting policy. | 1018 | |
| 6671 | Feb. 23 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Fuller to Sheldon | Reexamination of enemy trading list requested with view to securing British accord. | 1019 |
| Feb. 25 | To the representatives in Greece and northern European neutral countries (tel.) | Instructions to confer with colleagues and report joint recommendations for changes in enemy trading list. | 1019 | |
| Feb. 25 | To the representatives in certain Latin American countries (tel.) | Instructions to confer with colleagues and report joint recommendations for changes in enemy trading list. | 1019 | |
| Feb. 25 | To the War Trade Board | Policy recommended in regard to enemy trading laws in Brazil, Cuba, and Panama. | 1020 | |
| 8803 | Feb. 25 [Rec’d Feb. 26] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Frothingham to W.T.B. | Inquiries and suggestions regarding policy as to enemy trade classification. | 1021 |
| 6725 | Mar. 1 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Fuller to Sheldon | Blacklisting plan arranged conjointly with Great Britain and France as suggested, and instructions sent certain missions. | 1021 |
| 9131 | Mar. 20 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Frothingham to W.T.B. | Great Britain considers enemy nationality as cause for inclusion in enemy trading list. | 1022 |
| 9154 | Mar. 21 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Frothingham to W.T.B. | Inquiry regarding approval of coordination proposals and simultaneous changes in lists. | 1022 |
| 7013 | Mar. 23 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Fuller to Sheldon | Further explanations regarding enemy trading list. | 1023 |
| 7014 | Mar. 23 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Owen, Stockholm, to be informed that it will be legal to trade with firms not on revised U.S. enemy trading list. | 1023 |
| 9232 | Mar. 27 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Owen to W.T.B. | Question of policy toward reputable neutral importers holding selling agencies for enemy firms. | 1024 |
| 3402 | Mar. 29 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Designation of U.S. representative to confer at Paris on questions relating to black lists. | 1024 |
| 7095 | Mar. 30 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Coordination of lists approved. Changes will be published simultaneously. | 1024 |
| 7129 | Apr. 3 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Instructions regarding licenses for export to Scandinavian firms pending publication of revised list. | 1025 |
| 7155 | Apr. 5 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Impossible to include names in enemy trading list solely on basis of nationality. | 1025 |
| 252 | Apr. 26 | To the Minister in Portugal (tel.) | Instructions to report status of enemy firms in Portugal and progress in liquidation of enemy interests. | 1025 |
| 1072 | Apr. 30 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): W.T.B. to Chadbourne. | Instructions to confer with colleagues and report joint recommendations for changes in enemy trading list. | 1026 |
publication of the enemy trading list including european firms, may 1–agreement with great britain and france for joint consideration of licenses for transactions with listed or other enemy firms; suspension owing to reservations imposed—institution of the american confidential list and cloaks list—discussion of a projected black list for switzerland and of japanese participation in the black-list conferences
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 122 | May 1 | To the Consul at Amsterdam | Publication of new unified enemy trading list including European firms. | 1026 |
| May 4 | Public statement by W.T.B. | Issue of revised edition of enemy trading list for all countries. | 1027 | |
| May 8 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Possibility of white list for China. Cooperation with Japan in war trade policies under discussion. | 1028 | |
| 4093 | June 5 [Rec’d June 6] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): Stetson and McFadden to W.T.B. | Inquiry regarding licensing exports from the Allies to blacklisted firms in Spain, Morocco, and Switzerland. | 1028 |
| 384 | June 4 [Rec’d June 6] | From the Minister in Portugal (tel.) | Report on liquidation of enemy interests in Portugal. | 1028 |
| 305 | June 18 | To the Minister in Portugal (tel.) | Tentative plan for issue of enemy trading list for Portugal. | 1029 |
| 4706 | June 22 | To the Ambassador In France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Plan for coordination in blacklisting. British approval awaited. | 1029 |
| June 25 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.): from W.T.B. | Instruction to suspend blacklisting activities in Japan. | 1030 | |
| 2 | July 2 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Procedure in handling enemy trading license cases involving Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands. | 1030 |
| 4872 | July 2 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Procedure in handling enemy trading license cases involving Switzerland, Spain, and Morocco. | 1030n |
| 4911 | July 3 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): Fuller to McFadden | Instructions regarding compiling of list for Switzerland. Text of W.T.B. resolution. | 1031 |
| July 5 | To the diplomatic representatives in Latin American countries | Instructions regarding establishment of confidential enemy trading list and cloaks list. | 1031 | |
| 3874 | July 5 [Rec’d July 7] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Reply to request for copy of German black list. | 1032 |
| 2486 | July 9 | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Reply to request for copy of German black list. | 1032 |
| 4521 | July 20 [Rec’d July 21] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Text of Italian memorandum on Japan’s participation with the Allies in formation of black lists. | 1032 |
| 4604 | July 27 [Rec’d July 28] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Opposition to participation by Japan in preparation of black list. | 1033 |
| 5176 | Aug. 1 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): Fuller to McFadden | Inclusion of Japan in coordination plan and black-list conferences is deemed important. | 1033 |
| 2392 | Aug. 3 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): W.T.B. to Dresel | French proposal of black list for Switzerland. | 1034 |
| 4702 | Aug. 7 [Rec’d Aug. 8] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | French assent to inclusion of Japanese delegate on committees. Subject submitted to Inter-Allied Blacklisting Committee, Paris. | 1034 |
| 921 | Aug. 8 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Inter-Allied Blacklisting Committee is designated as conference to consider those applications for licenses which are referred to London. | 1034 |
| 4710 | Aug. 8 [Rec’d Aug. 9] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | French and British attitude toward proposed plan for licensing trade with listed or enemy persons. | 1035 |
| 4244 | Aug. 8 [Rec’d Aug. 10] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): Dresel to W.T.B. | Swiss opposition to inclusion in black list of members of Société Suisse de Surveillance Economique. | 1035 |
| 1178 | Aug. 19 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Frothingham to W.T. B. | Suspension of joint consideration of applications for enemy trading licenses, owing to reservations imposed. | 1036 |
| 2572 | Aug. 20 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): W.T.B. to Dresel | Authorization to proceed with proposed black list for Switzerland. | 1037 |
| 78 | Aug. 22 | To the Minister in Persia (tel.) | Instructions to consult colleagues and report recommendations on enemy trading and confidential lists, with reasons. | 1037 |
| 1310 | Aug. 23 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Frothingham to W.T. B. | Conference plan for enemy trade licensing seems likely to fail. Inquiry as to advantages of plan. | 1037 |
| 1948 | Aug. 23 [Rec’d Aug. 24] | From the Chargé in Italy (tel.): Stewart to W.T.B. | Italy accepts conditionally W.T.B. plan for conferences for consideration of enemy trade licenses. | 1038 |
| 951 | Aug. 24 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Instructions for procedure pending Italian and French agreement to enemy trading license conference plan. | 1038 |
| 5427 | Aug. 24 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Inquires reasons for French opposition to enemy trading license conference. Instructions. | 1038 |
| 4459 | Aug. 24 [Rec’d Aug. 26] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): Stetson and Dresel to W.T.B. | Suggestions for compiling black lists for Switzerland. | 1039 |
| 4892 | Aug. 27 [Rec’d Aug. 28] | From the Chargé in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Points relative to enemy trading licenses unacceptable to France and points not understood. | 1041 |
consular instruction of august 30 describing the various lists in effect and the methods of coordination with the allied powers—protests of the swiss and spanish governments against the black lists—proposals for a joint communication to portugal to secure more effective action against enemy trade—continued discussion of coordination of licensing policy
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 618 | Aug. 30 | To the diplomatic and consular officers in Latin American countries | Special instruction describing lists and methods of coordination for restriction of enemy trade. | 1042 |
| 619 | Aug. 30 | To the diplomatic and consular officers in Latin American countries | General instruction regarding coordinated plan to prevent trading with the enemy. | 1046 |
| 1121 | Aug. 31 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Conference plan is only possible way to obtain unified policy in granting enemy trade licenses. | 1051 |
| Sept. 3 | To diplomatic representatives in Latin American countries and Consul at Georgetown (tel.) | Instructions for reporting to Washington Allied conference recommendations on changes in enemy trading lists. | 1052 | |
| 5506 | Sept. 4 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden. | Aims and functions of proposed enemy trade license conference. French cooperation urged. | 1052 |
| 2659 | Sept. 4 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): W.T.B. to Dresel | Plan for compiling Swiss lists approved. Adoption by France has been urged. | 1054 |
| 1185 | Sept. 4 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Enemy trade restriction by Portugal is urged in order to prevent cloaking of enemy trade in South America. | 1054 |
| 1195 | Sept. 5 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Washington conference plan for trade restriction is recommended for adoption. | 1055 |
| 5517 | Sept. 6 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | W.T.B. position regarding scope of conference activities. | 1055 |
| 1673 | Sept. 7 | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.): W.T.B. to Stewart | Licensing policy explained; full cooperation of Italy urged. | 1056 |
| 4624 | Sept. 7 [Rec’d Sept. 9] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): Dresel to W.T.B. | Swiss objections to establishment of black list. | 1057 |
| 5022 | Sept. 10 [Rec’d Sept. 11] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Discussion of application and operation of confidential lists for Switzerland. French viewpoint. | 1058 |
| 1906 | Sept. 16 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Frothingham to W.T.B. | Proposed joint communication to Portugal to secure effective action against enemy trade. | 1060 |
| 5120 | Sept. 19 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Resolution of Inter-Allied Blacklisting Committee, Paris, that decisions become binding after 10 days if no objections raised. | 1061 |
| 5721 | Sept. 25 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Continued discussion of coordination of licensing policy. | 1061 |
| 1626 | Sept. 26 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Fuller to Sheldon | Approval of joint proposal to Portugal for action in restriction of enemy trade. | 1062 |
| 270 | Sept. 30 | To the British Chargé | Proposal that Governments associated in enemy-trading problems shall invite participation by Japan. | 1062 |
| 5256 | Oct. 1 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | France is in accord with U.S. blacklisting plan with certain exceptions enumerated. | 1063 |
| 5235 | Sept. 30 [Rec’d Oct. 1] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Spain’s protest against black lists. British reply. Inquiry regarding U.S. position. | 1064 |
| 2516 | Oct. 5 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Frothingham to W.T.B. | Points of difference between French and British regarding confidential black list policy. | 1065 |
| 2704 | Oct. 10 [Rec’d Oct. 11] | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Frothingham to W.T.B. | Delay in effecting liquidation of enemy firms in Portugal. | 1066 |
| 5873 | Oct. 11 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Japan may request inclusion on inter-Allied enemy-trading listing and licensing committees. | 1067 |
limited resumption of enemy trade license conferences, october 11; american efforts to secure greater coordination—participation of italy and japan in black-list and licensing conferences—proposed participation of belgium-continuance of the black lists after the armistice
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1936 | Oct. 11 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon. Mutatis mutandis, to McFadden | Instruction to resume formal conference on enemy trade licenses pending settlement of minor differences. | 1067 |
| 2122 | Oct. 11 [Rec’d Oct. 12] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.): Stewart to W.T.B. | Italy accepts with one reservation W.T.B. resolutions dealing with enemy trade license conferences. | 1067 |
| 5898 | Oct. 14 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Argument in favor of W.T.B. licensing policy, urging French cooperation. | 1068 |
| 5937 | Oct. 17 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Concurs in presenting unified front regarding enemy trading lists for Spain. | 1069 |
| 5500 | Oct. 21 [Rec’d Oct. 22] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | France will submit cases to conferences according to U.S. plan, with certain exceptions. | 1069 |
| 5976 | Oct. 22 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Approves modified plan of blacklisting for Switzerland but declines to participate in joint note. | 1072 |
| 1788 | Oct. 23 | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.): W.T.B. to Stewart | Italy’s exceptions are in accord with W.T.B. policy. Formal conferences now taking place at London, Paris, Washington. | 1072 |
| 5638 | Oct. 30 [Rec’d Oct. 31] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Inquires if the United States approves resolution of trade-license conference for delaying execution of decisions. | 1072 |
| 2550 | Oct. 31 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon. Mutatis mutandis, to McFadden | Scope of jurisdiction of inter-Allied enemy trading license conference. British agreement urged. | 1073 |
| 5490 | Oct. 30 [Rec’d Nov. 1] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): Heck to W.T.B. | Desirability of U.S. participation in joint official reply to Swiss objections to proposed black list. | 1075 |
| 5646 | Oct. 31 [Rec’d Nov. 2] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Proposed participation of Belgium with the Associated Governments in trade control. | 1075 |
| 5714 | Nov. 4 [Rec’d Nov. 5] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): Stetson to W.T.B. | Great Britain will not reply further to Spanish protest. Similar course recommended for the United States. | 1076 |
| 6206 | Nov. 8 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Declines to concur in resolution of Paris conference for delay in execution of decisions. | 1076 |
| 5766 | Nov. 8 [Rec’d Nov. 9] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Points on which French cooperation in U.S. proposals is assured. | 1077 |
| 3316 | Nov. 11 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Proposed change in form of request for Swiss cooperation in blacklisting. | 1077 |
| 3618 | Nov. 11 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Frothingham to W.T.B. | British confidential list permissions delivered for inter-Allied review. U.S. decisions awaited. | 1078 |
| 5873 | Nov. 16 [Rec’d Nov. 17] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | France has invited Japan to participate in blacklisting and licensing conferences. | 1079 |
| 2883 | Nov. 18 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Harmony of action is desired through conference as cases arise, rather than by subsequent protest. | 1079 |
| 5935 | Nov. 20 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | France is in accord with U.S. view that decisions of enemy-license conferences should become effective at once. | 1079 |
| 6510 | Dec. 2 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Belgium will be requested to participate in conferences for trade control. | 1080 |
| Dec. 16 | To the diplomatic and consular officers in Latin American countries (tel.) | Instructions to use official black lists only and to express appreciation to business houses for cooperation. | 1080 | |
| 1735 | Dec. 21 | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Authorization to join in invitation to Japanese representative to participate in inter-Allied conferences on blacklist changes. | 1081 |
Attitude of the Associated Governments toward Neutral Ships Carrying German Safe-Conducts
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 709 | May 7 | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Text of German announcement that neutral ship is considered as of enemy character when running in enemy interest. | 1081 |
| 10509 | June 8 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Sweden’s request that the Associated Governments permit Swedish ships with non-contraband cargoes to carry German safe-conducts. | 1081 |
| 8326 | June 19 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Danger of German control of neutral shipping as result of use of German safe-conducts. | 1082 |
| 8518 | June 29 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon. Similar tel. to McFadden | Instances of German attempts to control neutral shipping. Instructions to report developments and ascertain Government’s views. | 1083 |
| 374 | July 6 | To the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Instructions to report on German attempt to control neutral shipping. Similar telegram to other European neutral countries. | 1084 |
| 25003 | July 8 [Rec’d July 9] | From the French High Commissioner | French decree: Neutral ships sailing with enemy safe-conducts liable to seizure and confiscation. | 1084 |
| 874 | July 9 | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Delegation representing Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish shipowners will proceed to Berlin for discussion of safe-conducts. | 1085 |
| 2452 | July 10 [Rec’d July 11] | From the Minister in Sweden (tel.) | Swedish explanation of acceptance of German safe-conducts. Text of certificate. | 1086 |
| 2493 | July 11 [Rec’d July 12] | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Germany makes demands upon Norway and Denmark regarding shipping. U.S. pressure on latter suggested. | 1087 |
| 5021 | July 15 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Sailing ships with goods for Switzerland and carrying German safe-conducts are permitted to traverse submarine danger zone. | 1088 |
| 342 | July 16 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | British view that Germany’s safe-conduct policy will have no fundamental effect on the situation. | 1088 |
| 363 | July 23 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon, to repeat to McFadden | Points out consequences which acceptance of German safe-conduct system might entail. | 1089 |
| 403 | July 25 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Proposed joint communication to European neutrals condemning German safe-conduct system. | 1090 |
| 650 | July 27 [Rec’d July 28] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Proposed note to neutrals regarding German trade control approved by British and French with certain alterations. | 1092 |
| 624 | Aug. 5 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Proposed modified form of note on German trade control to be delivered to northern neutrals and Spain if Allies agree to cooperate. | 1093 |
| 27557 | Aug. 5 [Rec’d Aug. 6] | From the French High Commissioner | France approves procedure adopted by other Associated Governments regarding German safe-conducts. | 1094 |
| 930 | Aug. 8 [Rec’d Aug. 9] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Foreign Office proposes withholding note of Associated Governments to neutrals regarding safe-conducts and substituting one to Sweden. | 1095 |
| 753 | Aug. 13 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Reply to British reversal of decision regarding note to neutrals. | 1096 |
| 1090 | Aug. 14 [Rec’d Aug. 15] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Text of proposed joint note to Sweden, drafted by Foreign Office. U.S. cooperation urged. | 1098 |
| 885 | Aug. 21 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Counter-proposal regarding declaration to neutrals on subject of German safe-conducts. | 1099 |
| 4870 | Aug. 24 [Rec’d Aug. 25] | From the Chargé in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | French representatives in neutral countries instructed to cooperate in declaring policy of Associated Governments toward German safe-conducts. | 1100 |
| 1456 | Aug. 28 [Rec’d Aug. 29] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Submitted for approval: British final draft of note to be presented to neutrals, with additional statement to Sweden. | 1101 |
| 1589 | Sept. 3 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Final decision as to form of presentation of note of Associated Governments to neutrals regarding German safe-conducts. | 1102 |
| 1196 | Sept. 5 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Note for Sweden on German safe-conducts. Similar notes will be addressed to the other northern neutrals and Spain. | 1103 |
| 1665 | Sept. 6 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | British instructions to representatives in northern neutrals and Spain regarding presentation of joint note. | 1104 |
| 40.A. XXIX.n. | Sept. 24 [Rec’d Sept. 25] | From the Danish Minister | Explanation of character of German safe-conducts and their necessity in Danish trade. | 1104 |
| 3007 | Sept. 27 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): W.T.B. to Dresel | Sailing ships with German safe-conducts and unobjectionable cargoes permitted to proceed to Cette. | 1106 |
| Oct. 10 | To the Danish Minister | Reply to Danish representations regarding German safe-conducts. | 1107 |
Negotiations with Norway Concerning Exports
assurances regarding supplies communicated to norway, january 9—american proposals supplementary to those of 1917—publication of the american proposals—norwegian reply, february 2, to the american note of december 20, 1917–american note of february 9–norwegian notes of february 14 and 16—release of the norwegian ship “kim”—british observations on the proposed agreement
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 445 | Jan. 3 | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Suggests public explanation of U.S. demands upon Norway to prevent misunderstanding. | 1107 |
| 201 | Jan. 4 | To the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Assurances that, providing satisfactory arrangement with the Associated Governments is concluded, Norway will receive necessary rations. | 1108 |
| 446 | Jan. 4 | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Discussion with Foreign Minister of proposals for interchange of products. | 1108 |
| 202 | Jan. 5 | To the Minister in Norway (tel.) | W.T.B. proposal of Dec. 20 to Nansen must stand. Instructions to publish. | 1109 |
| 453 | Jan. 9 [Rec’d Jan. 10] | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Suggests that before publication proposal be drawn up in final form with reciprocal offers to Norway. | 1110 |
| 455 | Jan. 10 | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | British and U.S. notes of assurance of rations to Norway delivered. | 1111 |
| 206 | Jan. 12 | To the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Publication of proposals to Norway delayed until put in proper form. | 1111 |
| 478 | Jan. 18 [Rec’d Jan. 19] | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Conflicting opinions and delay mark Norwegian policy. Offer of final proposal recommended. | 1111 |
| 480 | Jan. 18 [Rec’d Jan. 19] | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Reversal of Norwegian position owing to shortage of food. Recommendations. | 1112 |
| 207 | Jan. 19 | To the Minister in in Norway (tel.) | Schedule of commodities for Norwegian requirements as supplementary to proposal of Dec. 20. | 1113 |
| 210 | Jan. 21 | To the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Publishing of rationing proposal made to Norway is being considered. | 1114 |
| 6319 | Jan. 22 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon, to repeat to Christiania | Nansen refused to present Norwegian counter-proposal. W.T.B. proposal to be published shortly. | 1115 |
| 485 | Jan. 22 [Rec’d Jan. 23] | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Norway, fearing difficulties with Germany, requests that its offer to the United States be not published. | 1115 |
| 216 | Jan. 25 | To the Minister in Norway (tel.) | U.S. proposal to Norway will be published without intimation of Norway’s offer. | 1116 |
| 494 | Jan. 29 [Rec’d Jan. 30] | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Press comment on U.S. published proposal to Norway. Discussion with Foreign Minister of counter-proposal. | 1116 |
| 218 | Jan. 30 | To the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Additions made to proposed schedule of commodities to be furnished Norway. | 1117 |
| Feb. 2 | The Norwegian Minister on Special Mission to the Chairman of W.T.B. | Reply to U.S. proposal of Dec. 19(20), 1917, for trade agreement with Norway. | 1118 | |
| Feb. 4 | The Norwegian Minister on Special Mission to the Chairman of W.T.B. | Quotes German official press comment on U.S. proposal for trade agreement with Norway. | 1126 | |
| 505 | Feb. 5 [Rec’d Feb. 6] | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Norway’s reply to U.S. proposals published; thought not to be final reply. | 1127 |
| 6523 | Feb. 9 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Text of W.T.B. note to Nansen agreeing to modification of proposal regarding exports to Central Powers. | 1127 |
| Feb. 13 | From the Norwegian Minister on Special Mission | Release of Norwegian ship Kim requested. | 1128 | |
| Feb. 14 | The Norwegian Minister on SpecialMission to the Counselor of W.T.B. | Modifications of Norwegian proposal of Feb. 2 regarding exports to Germany. | 1129 | |
| Feb. 16 | The Norwegian Minister on Special Mission to the Chairman of W.T.B. | Statement of terms of agreement as understood by Norway. | 1131 | |
| 239 | Feb. 21 | To the Minister in Norway (tel.): W.T.B. to Schmedeman | Release of the Kim and the Nobel. Terms under which the agreement with Norway is to be concluded. | 1134 |
| 8814 | Feb. 26 [Rec’d Feb. 27] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); to W.T.B. also | Transmits British observations and suggestions on proposed agreement with Norway. | 1134 |
the draft agreement submitted to the associated governments, march 2—draft of april 1—discussions on the basis of these drafts—norway’s reaffirmation of neutrality, march 9: attitude of the associated governments—agreement for chartering norwegian sailing vessels, april 20
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 6751 | Mar. 2 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | For submission to France and Great Britain: Text of draft agreement between W.T.B. and Norway. | 1138 |
| 8928 | Mar. 6 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Draft agreement with Norway considered satisfactory by the Allies. | 1145 |
| 6789 | Mar. 7 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Schedules showing annual import requirements of Norway. | 1146 |
| 8935 | Mar. 7 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Comments on draft agreement with Norway and changes suggested. | 1147 |
| 255 | Mar. 9 | To the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Export licenses issued to Norwegian Food Commission for shipment of seeds. | 1149 |
| 576 | Mar. 9 [Rec’d Mar. 10] | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Transmits Norwegian note: Reaffirmation of neutrality. | 1150 |
| 6905 | Mar. 15 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | W.T.B. message to be repeated to Minister in Norway authorizing him to acquaint Norwegian Government with terms of draft agreement. | 1151 |
| 600 | Mar. 20 | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Germany negotiates with Norway for commodity exchange. | 1151 |
| 610 | Mar. 22 | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Norway’s change of attitude in regard to proposed agreement. | 1151 |
| 309 | Mar. 22 [Rec’d Mar. 23] | From the British Ambassador on Special Mission | Proposed reply to Norway’s note on German demands submitted for concurrence in joint presentation. | 1152 |
| 616 | Mar. 25 | From the Minister in Norway (tel.): Dye to W.T.B. | Recommends that export licenses to Norway cease until assurances given of no requisition by the Government. | 1153 |
| 624 | Mar. 30 [Rec’d Mar. 31] | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Proposed joint reply to Norwegian neutrality note. | 1154 |
| 7103 | Apr. 1 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | W.T.B. message to be repeated to Minister in Norway, conveying text of draft agreement of Apr. 1. | 1154 |
| 274 | Apr. 2 | To the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Note to Foreign Minister: Norway is reminded of its rights as a neutral, including its right of negotiation. | 1154 |
| Apr. 12 | The Norwegian Minister on Special Mission to the Chairman of W.T.B. | Remarks on last draft of agreement and objections to certain points therein. | 1155 | |
| Apr. 15 | The Norwegian Minister on Special Mission to the Chairman of W.T.B. | Quantity of nitrates available for export from Norway to the United States and associates. | 1161 | |
| Apr. 17 | The Norwegian Minister on Special Mission to the Chairman of W.T.B. | Additional points of difference to be adjusted in draft agreement. | 1162 | |
| Apr. 20 | Norwegian-American agreement | Chartering of Norwegian sailing vessels. | 1163 | |
| 677 | Apr. 23 [Rec’d Apr. 24] | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Interviews with Prime Minister and with Foreign Minister on proposed trade agreement. | 1168 |
| 7469 | Apr. 27 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Liberal draft agreement submitted to Nansen, conceding important points. | 1169 |
the agreement of april 30–negotiations for revival of the “branch agreements” with norwegian associations
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Apr. 30 | Norwegian-American agreement | Exports from the United States to Norway. | 1170 | |
| Apr. 30 | The Norwegian Minister on Special Mission to W.T.B. | Measures adopted by Norway for proper observance of fish agreement. | 1182 | |
| Apr. 30 | The Chairman of W.T.B. to the Norwegian Minister on Special Mission | Agreement is not to be construed as obligating Associated Governments to furnish Norway with tonnage for imports. | 1182 | |
| May 3 | To the French Ambassador; mutatis mutandis, to the British and Italian Ambassadors | Presents copy of rationing agreement with Norway for approval of his Government. | 1183 | |
| 301 | May 4 | To the Minister in Norway (tel.): W.T.B. to Dye | Urges reorganization of Norwegian trade associations and creation of others under Allied Trade Committee. | 1183 |
| 7611 | May 6 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Available Norwegian sailing vessels which will release steamer tonnage. | 1184 |
| 706 | May 6 [Rec’d May 7] | From the Minister in Norway (tel.): Dye to W.T.B. | Organization of Allied Trade Committee and trade associations under agreement. | 1184 |
| 7676 | May 10 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon, to repeat to Christiania and Paris | Abbreviated text of W.T.B. ruling No. 103 to be issued May 10, governing exports to Norway. | 1185 |
| May 15 [Rec’d May 18] | From the French Ambassador | France approves rationing agreement of Apr. 30 with Norway. | 1186 | |
| 321 | May 18 | To the Minister in Norway (tel.): W.T.B. to Dye. Similar tel. to London | Approval of suggestion that association agreements be negotiated at Christiania instead of London. | 1186 |
| 324 | May 22 | To the Minister in Norway (tel.): W.T.B. to Dye | Issuing of export licenses against certificates obtained prior to May 10. | 1186 |
| May 25 | Norwegian-American supplemental agreement | Cargoes of ships chartered under agreement of Apr. 20. | 1187 | |
| 598 | May 29 [Rec’d June 1] | From the British Ambassador on Special Mission | British adherence to Norwegian agreement of Apr. 30. | 1188 |
| Undated | Draft agreement between Associated Governments and Norwegian Associations | Control of Norwegian imports. | 1188 | |
| 871 | July 8 [Rec’d July 9] | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Revision of branch agreements with Norwegian trade associations. Question of signature. | 1196 |
| 396 | July 26 | To the Minister in Norway (tel.); to repeat to Sheldon | Instructions in regard to signing of branch agreements. | 1197 |
| 8130/C–6 | Aug. 16 | The Italian High Commissioner to the Chairman of W.T.B. | Notification of Italy’s adherence to Norwegian agreement of Apr. 30. | 1197 |
| 436 | Aug. 24 | To the Minister in Norway (tel.): W.T.B. to Dye | Authorization to sign cork-makers’ agreement, unless changes have been made in draft submitted. | 1197 |
| 890 | Aug. 19 [Rec’d Sept. 12] | From the Chargé in Norway | Press report of unanimous approval by the Storthing of agreement of Apr. 30. | 1198 |
| 1365 | Sept. 14 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Message to Dye: Authorization to sign corkmakers’ agreement as corrected. | 1198 |
| Sept. 30 | From the Minister in Norway | Norwegian endorsement of U.S. policies. | 1198 | |
| 1277 | Oct. 24 | From the Minister in Norway (tel.): Owen to W.T.B. | Questions form in which branch agreements are being drawn up. | 1199 |
| 541 | Nov. 1 | To the Minister in Norway (tel.): W.T.B. to Owen | Terms to be used in drawing up corkmakers’ and other branch agreements. | 1199 |
Negotiations with Sweden Concerning Exports and Shipping
the modus vivendi signed january 29—negotiations regarding its application—modification of the american bunkering regulations—proposals for a general agreement—plan for the purchase of Swedish iron ore
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 8204 | Jan. 9 [Rec’d Jan. 10] | Fom the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Sweden’s delay in trade negotiations with the Allies interpreted as result of understanding with Germany. | 1200 |
| 8242 | Jan. 11 [Rec’d Jan. 12] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Proposes modus vivendi with Sweden to secure tonnage for carrying coal to France and Italy. | 1201 |
| 6274 | Jan. 16 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Accedes to proposed modus vivendi with Sweden after pointing out its disadvantages. | 1203 |
| 8336 | Jan. 21 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Negotiations recommended for application of proposed modus vivendi. | 1203 |
| 6345 | Jan. 24 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Proposed disposition of Swedish ships under modus vivendi. | 1204 |
| 8430 | Jan. 29 [Rec’d Jan. 30] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Text of modus vivendi with Sweden. | 1204 |
| 8638 | Feb. 13 [Rec’d Feb. 14] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Swedish imports, and Swedish exports to Germany, which Great Britain and France are prepared to grant. | 1207 |
| 8678 | Feb. 15 [Rec’d Feb. 16] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Recommends U.S. declaration that bunkering rules do not apply to Swedish modus vivendi. | 1210 |
| 1583 | Feb. 27 [Rec’d Feb. 28] | From the Minister in Sweden (tel.) | Text of Swedish memorandum: terms under which shipowners are willing to abide by U.S. bunker regulations. | 1210 |
| 6748 | Mar. 2 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Suggestions and comments on rationing of Sweden and on tonnage proposal, and authorization to close agreement. | 1211 |
| 581 | Mar. 6 | To the Minister in Sweden (tel.): from W.T.B. | Modification of U.S. bunkering regulations as applied to Sweden. | 1212 |
| 1682 | Mar. 15 [Rec’d Mar. 16] | From the Minister in Sweden (tel.) | Swedish desire for a specific guaranty of imports. | 1212 |
| 631 | Mar. 23 | To the Minister in Sweden (tel.): from W.T.B. | Cereals guaranteed available for Swedish purchase if agreement is concluded. | 1213 |
| 1773 | Mar. 27 [Rec’d Mar. 28] | From the Minister in Sweden (tel.) | German opposition to Swedish modus vivendi and proposed permanent agreement with Allies. | 1213 |
| 1787 | Mar. 28 [Rec’d Mar. 29] | From the Minister in Sweden (tel.) | Quotes telegram of Allied Ministers to their Governments recommending that Swedish ships be requisitioned if agreement is not signed. | 1214 |
| 9298 | Apr. 1 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Explanations regarding rationing proposal; question of U.S. signature to Swedish agreement. | 1215 |
| 673 | Apr. 3 | To the Minister in Sweden (tel.) | Disapproves requisitioning Swedish ships. Reasons. | 1215 |
| 1855 | Apr. 6 | From the Minister in Sweden (tel.) | British Minister instructed to drop matter of requisitioning Swedish ships. | 1216 |
| 7182 | Apr. 8 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Plan for purchase of Swedish iron ore. | 1216 |
| 9439 | Apr. 10 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Sailings of Swedish ships under modus vivendi. | 1218 |
| 9447 | Apr. 11 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Proposed that Swedish ships, proceeding to Buenos Aires for grain, will carry coal to the Plate. | 1218 |
| 9475 | Apr. 12 [Rec’d Apr. 13] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Recommends that Swedish ships go direct to the Plate to obtain grain urgently needed by Sweden. | 1219 |
| 9509 | Apr. 13 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Misunderstanding in regard to time charter of replacement ships and distribution of oil under modus vivendi. | 1219 |
| 7301 | Apr. 16 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Allotment of Swedish tonnage. | 1220 |
| 7313 | Apr. 16 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Objection to Swedish ships proceeding in ballast to the Plate. | 1221 |
| 7330 | Apr. 16 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Acceptance of Swedish interpretation of modus vivendi regarding time charter of ships and distribution of oil. | 1221 |
swedish counterproposals for the general agreement; discussion of the terms—assent of the united states to participation in the purchase of iron ore—the cases of the swedish ships “kronprins gustaf adolf and “pacific”
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1934 | Apr. 24 | From the Minister in Sweden (tel.) | Sweden’s final proposal for general agreement with Allies as result of report of commission to Germany. | 1222 |
| 7442 | Apr. 25 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon. | U.S. offer to finance British and French purchase of Swedish iron ore, and to bear one-third of possible ultimate loss. | 1223 |
| Apr. 30 [Rec’d May 1] | From the Swedish Minister | Cases of the Kronprins Gustaf Adolf and Pacific reviewed and reason sought for difference in treaty interpretation. | 1224 | |
| 7564 | May 3 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Declines to become signatory to general agreement with Sweden but will issue licenses as contemplated thereby. | 1225 |
| 9987 | May 10 [Rec’d May 11] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Swedish proposed modification of draft agreement of Feb. 18. | 1225 |
| 10002 | May 11 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Approval requested for certain Swedish ships to proceed to the Plate in anticipation of agreement. | 1226 |
| 10003 | May 11 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Proposed memorandum to Sweden representing U.S. willingness to grant licenses conditionally under agreement. | 1227 |
| 7775 | May 17 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Inquiries and suggestions regarding Swedish tonnage, particularly for South America. | 1228 |
| 7783 | May 17 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Swedish tonnage program approved provided certain ships bound for the Plate move cargo from U.S. ports to South America. | 1229 |
| 7784 | May 17 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Estimate of Swedish needs and proposed control of rations to Sweden; financial provision. | 1229 |
| 7834 | May 20 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Conditions under which adherence to Swedish agreement is authorized. | 1231 |
| 10171 | May 22 [Rec’d May 23] | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Further discussion of terms of Swedish agreement. Approval as it stands is urged. | 1231 |
| 10191 | May 22 [Rec’d May 23] | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Difficulties in arranging tonnage contracts. Further changes in Swedish agreement suggested. | 1233 |
| 10235 | May 23 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Proposes additional clause in letter of adherence regarding bunkering and licensing of ships under Swedish agreement. | 1237 |
| 7947 | May 27 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Authorization to adhere to agreement conditionally. Probability of U.S. participation in purchase of iron ore. | 1238 |
| 8008 | May 29 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Additional clause in letter of adherence authorized as suggested. | 1239 |
| 10324 | May 29 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Swedish agreement signed subject to ratification by Sweden. | 1239 |
the agreement between sweden and the allied powers, may 29; engagement of the war trade board to grant licenses under the agreement
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| May 29 | Agreement between the Allies and Sweden; U. S. memorandum of adherence | Swedish rations and exports. | 1240 | |
| 10429 | June 4 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Undue pressure alleged by Sweden regarding time charter of replacement ships. | 1274 |
| 8222 | June 13 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Text of Department’s note to Swedish Minister yielding claim to four months’ charter of replacement ships. | 1274 |
| 8244 | June 14 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Modus vivendi will continue in operation until Sweden ratifies agreement of May 29. | 1275 |
| 10639 | June 14 [Rec’d June 15] | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Recommendations regarding requirement of replacing ships. Indications that Sweden will deliver ships according to agreement. | 1275 |
| 2308 | June 15 [Rec’d June 16] | From the Minister in Sweden (tel.) | Text of Swedish note announcing ratification of agreement and requesting U.S. confirmation of adherence thereto. | 1276 |
| 2309 | June 15 [Rec’d June 16] | From the Minister in Sweden (tel.) | Text of Swedish note making reservations regarding right of Associated Governments to requisition Swedish ships. | 1277 |
| 2342 | June 20 [Rec’d June 22] | From the Minister in Sweden (tel.) | Sweden awaits written confirmation of ratification of agreement by Associated Governments. | 1277 |
| 882 | June 24 | To the Minister in Sweden (tel.): W.T.B. to Owen | Swedish ships released with rations under agreement. | 1278 |
| 436 | June 26 | To the Swedish Minister | U.S. position regarding the Kronprins Gustaf Adolf and the Pacific. | 1278 |
| 894 | June 26 | To the Minister in Sweden (tel.) | Note to Foreign Minister quoting W.T.B. engagement to grant licenses under Swedish agreement. | 1280 |
| June 4 [Rec’d June 27] | From the Swedish Foreign Minister | Sending of Swedish commissioner to the United States for commercial negotiations. | 1280 |
protest of the american government, september 20, against swedish exports to germany in contravention of the agreement—participation of the united states in the purchase of swedish iron ore and norwegian molybdenum
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2694 | Aug. 22 [Rec’d Aug. 23] | From the Chargé in Sweden (tel.) | Swedish exports to Germany which were contracted for prior to agreement of May 29. | 1281 |
| 2695 | Aug. 22 [Rec’d Aug. 23] | From the Chargé in Sweden (tel.) | Text of collective note addressed to Sweden on violation of agreement of May 29. Swedish explanations. Proposed joint note of protest. | 1284 |
| 1077 | Sept. 5 | To the Chargé in Sweden (tel.) | Representations to Sweden regarding violation of agreement. | 1286 |
| 1679 | Sept. 6 [Rec’d Sept. 7] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Text of message to Inter-Allied Trade Committee, Stockholm, on attitude toward Swedish contravention of agreement. | 1287 |
| 1122 | Sept. 13 | To the Chargé in Sweden (tel.) | U. S. demand for statement of Swedish exports to Germany since conclusion of Swedish agreement with Germany. | 1289 |
| 1387 | Sept. 14 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Explanation of U.S. demands upon Sweden. | 1289 |
| 1149 | Sept. 20 | To the Chargé in Sweden (tel.): W.T.B. to Owen | Issuance of bunker licenses under Swedish agreement of May 29. | 1290 |
| 2873 | Sept. 20 | From the Chargé in Sweden (tel.) | U.S. note on violation of agreement delivered to Sweden. | 1290 |
| 2954 | Oct. 7 [Rec’d Oct. 8] | From the Chargé in Sweden (tel.) | Sweden informed that Allied Governments adhere to U.S. note regarding breach of agreement. | 1291 |
| 2807 | Oct. 15 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Requests reply regarding U.S. engagement to bear one-third of purchase price of Swedish iron ore. | 1291 |
| 2279 | Oct. 18 | To the Chargé in Great Britain(tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Memorandum on U.S. purchase of Swedish iron ore to be signed and presented to British Treasury. | 1291 |
| 3001 | Oct. 22 [Rec’d Oct. 24] | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Understanding regarding disposition of resale proceeds of Swedish iron ore should be reached before U.S. commitment to share in purchase. | 1292 |
| 2440 | Oct. 26 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Swedish iron ore purchased should be considered as a whole and resale proceeds shared equally by Associated Governments. | 1292 |
| 1244 | Oct. 26 | To the Chargé in Sweden (tel.) | Representations to Sweden regarding delay in furnishing data on Swedish exports to Germany. | 1293 |
| 3094 | Nov. 2 | From the Chargé in Sweden (tel.) | Swedish reply regarding exports to Central Powers received and will be forwarded. | 1293 |
| 3225 | Dec. 4 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | U.S. participation in purchase of Norwegian molybdenum and Swedish iron ores. | 1293 |
| 4446 | Dec. 9 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Delay in arranging American participation in purchase and resale of Swedish ores. | 1294 |
| 3463 | Dec. 17 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Instructions regarding execution of agreement with Great Britain and France for purchase of Swedish ores. | 1295 |
| 1696, 1956 | Apr. 10, May 2, 1919 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tels.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Satisfactory arrangements made with Great Britain and France for treatment of purchases and resales of Swedish ores. | 1295n |
Negotiations with Denmark Concerning Exports and Shipping
the war trade board’s proposal for a trade and shipping agreement, january 17—the danish reply, february 13—american insistence on the use of chartered tonnage in the war zone
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1763 | Jan. 2 [Rec’d Jan. 4] | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.): Hurley to W.T.B. | Report on general conditions in Denmark. | 1295 |
| 6198 | Jan. 8 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Instructions to confer with Allies on Danish needs regarding trade and tonnage. | 1297 |
| 8241 | Jan. 11 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | British estimate of Denmark’s shipping needs. | 1298 |
| 40-A-XXIX-n | Jan. 16 | The Danish Minister to the Chairman of W.T.B. | Situation in Denmark; his authorization to negotiate for trade and shipping agreement. | 1298 |
| 6297 | Jan. 19 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Proposed trade and shipping agreement delivered to Danish Minister, Jan. 17. | 1299 |
| 1850 | Jan. 23 [Rec’d Jan. 24] | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Suggests that Denmark be requested to maintain ordinary export rules during negotiations for agreement. | 1305 |
| 697 | Jan. 28 | To the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Quotes W.T.B. note to Danish Minister on application of proposed agreement to exports to Central Powers. | 1305 |
| 40.A. XXIX.n | Feb. 5 | The Danish Minister to the Chairman of W.T.B. | Denmark is opposed to publicity regarding terms of agreement. | 1305 |
| 1935 | Feb. 10 [Rec’d Feb. 11] | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Denmark objects to proposed bunker regulations, use of its ships in danger zone, and reduction of exports. | 1307 |
| 1949, 1951 | Feb. 14 [Rec’d Feb. 16] | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Quotes Danish counterproposal to W.T.B., with modified draft agreements. | 1308 |
| 742 | Feb. 19 | To the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Concessions regarding bunker regulations in favor of Denmark. | 1317 |
| 1982 | Feb. 23 [Rec’d Feb. 24] | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | W.T.B. Representative’s memorandum on advantages and disadvantages of an agreement with Denmark. | 1317 |
| 759 | Mar. 1 | To the Chargé in Denmark (tel.): from W.T.B. | Possible U.S. exportation to Denmark of raw material. | 1319 |
| 761 | Mar. 1 | To the Chargé in Denmark (tel.): from W.T.B. | Danish draft agreement rejected because of unsatisfactory tonnage proposal. | 1319 |
| 2010 | Mar. 3 | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Conversation with Foreign Minister regarding U.S. rejection of draft agreement. | 1320 |
| 40.A. XXIX.n | Mar. 13 [Rec’d Mar. 14] | From the Danish Minister | Danish attitude toward the proposed agreement. | 1320 |
danish assent to the use of ships in the war zone, march 18—dispatch of a special mission to the united states—negotiations at washington for an agreement—british and french objections to the proposed terms
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 6974 | Mar. 20 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Quotes Danish assent to use of ships in war zone. Inquires British and French attitude toward agreement. | 1323 |
| 9183 | Mar. 22 [Rec’d Mar. 23] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Great Britain and France deem a Danish agreement desirable. | 1324 |
| 2072 | Mar. 22 [Rec’d Mar. 23] | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Suggests export of certain raw materials to Denmark to prevent emigration of unemployed to Germany. | 1325 |
| 2073 | Mar. 22 | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | British and French opinion that supply of raw material to Denmark will jeopardize agreement. | 1326 |
| Apr. 11 | To the Danish Minister | The United States does not intend to requisition Danish ships. | 1326 | |
| 2211 | Apr. 29 | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Recommends immediate concessions to secure Danish shipping. | 1327 |
| 850 | May 8 | To the Chargé in Denmark (tel.): from W.T.B. | Questions desirability of agreement with Denmark in respect to tonnage. | 1328 |
| 40.A. XXIX-n | May 11 [Rec’d May 13] | From the Danish Minister | Dispatch of mission to the United States to negotiate shipping and trade agreements. | 1329 |
| 2315 | May 22 | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Recommends requisition of ships in view of probable Danish demands. | 1329 |
| 926 | June 22 | To the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | W.T.B., in conferences with Danish commissioners, has held to terms of proposal of Jan. 17. | 1330 |
| 2452 | June 29 | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Proposed measures to weaken position of Central Powers in negotiations with Denmark. | 1330 |
| 10964 | June 29 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Taylor to W.T.B. | British and French objections to proposed terms of agreement. | 1331 |
| 958 | July 6 | To the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | License for shipment of wrought iron tubing, etc., to Denmark will be given when deemed advisable. | 1331 |
| 114 | July 8 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Substantially all blockade measures have been agreed upon except rations. | 1322 |
| 196 | July 9 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Taylor to W.T.B. | Attitude of the Allies toward Danish exports to Germany. | 1332 |
| 219 | July 10 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Taylor to W.T.B. | French and British disapproval of Denmark’s new proposal to export fish and agricultural products to Germany. | 1332 |
| 318 | July 15 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Taylor to W.T.B. | British observations on tonnage negotiations with Denmark. | 1333 |
| 339 | July 22 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Possibility of dropping negotiations with Denmark. | 1335 |
| 2554 | July 22 | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Four months’ commercial agreement between Denmark and the Central Powers. | 1335 |
| 459 | July 27 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon, to repeat to Copenhagen | British disapproval of certain deduction from amount of tonnage for Allies and of concession for Danish ships sunk. | 1335 |
| 2571 | Aug. 1 [Rec’d Aug. 2] | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Danish concessions regarding tonnage and reduction of exports to Germany. | 1336 |
| 827 | Aug. 4 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Limitation of Danish exports to Germany and requisition of Danish shipping. | 1336 |
| 716 | Aug. 10 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Status of Danish tonnage negotiations. Reason for speedy conclusion of agreement. | 1337 |
| 1104 | Aug. 14 [Rec’d Aug. 15] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | British concurrence in Danish agreement awaits result of negotiations on limitation of exports to Germany. | 1338 |
| Aug. 30 | The Chairman of W.T.B. to the Danish Minister | Probable result of delay in conclusion of negotiations with Denmark. | 1338 |
the danish-american agreements of september 18—the anglo-danish shipping agreement
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Sept. 18 | Danish - American agreement | Danish imports and exports. | 1339 | |
| Sept. 18 | Danish - American agreement | Charter of Danish tonnage to the United States and Great Britain. | 1348 | |
| Sept. 18 | The Chairman of W.T.B. to the Danish Minister | Mutual understanding of terms of agreements of Sept. 18 between the United States and Denmark. | 1352 | |
| 1491 | Sept. 20 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Extract from Anglo-Danish shipping agreement regarding coal shipments, etc. | 1361 |
| 2817 | Sept. 21 | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | General satisfaction and, relief in Denmark at signing of Danish-American agreement. | 1361 |
The Commercial Agreement between the Allied Powers and Iceland, May 23; Concurrence of the War Trade Board of the United States, September 11
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 8421 | Jan. 28 [Rec’d Jan. 29] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Proposed agreement with Iceland for restriction of enemy supplies; requisition of wool suggested. | 1362 |
| 8540 | Feb. 6 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | U.S. approval sought for suspension of Icelandic trade pending negotiations. | 1362 |
| 6673 | Feb. 23 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Icelandic trade licenses will be withheld pending negotiations. | 1363 |
| 10185 | May 22 [Rec’d May 23] | From the Chargé in Great Britain(tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | The Allies conclude commercial agreement with Iceland. | 1363 |
| May 23 | Agreement between the Allies and Iceland | Icelandic imports and exports. | 1363 | |
| 7971 | May 27 | To the Chargé in Great Britain(tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Instruction to cable full text of Icelandic agreement before adhering thereto. | 1371 |
| 8006 | May 29 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Inquiry regarding exclusion of Standard Oil Co. from Iceland. Wool and sheepskins will be bought. | 1372 |
| 10375 | May 31 [Rec’d June 1] | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Negotiations for Icelandic trade, especially oil. | 1372 |
| 10635 | Undated [Rec’d June 14] | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Bigelow to W.T.B. | Data on Icelandic wool available for the United States. | 1373 |
| 10832 | June 24 | From the Chargé in Great Britain(tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Standard Oil Company’s complaint against Icelandic Government’s control of oil consignments. | 1373 |
| 10919 | June 28 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | British Consul, Iceland, quotes Icelandic Prime Minister on U.S. delay on carrying out terms of agreement. Icelandic representations of June 25. | 1374 |
| Sept. 9 | Supplemental agreement between the Allies and Iceland | Text of supplemental agreement with Standard Oil Co. to supply Iceland with petroleum products. | 1375 | |
| Sept. 11 | The W.T.B. Representative to the British Representative | W.T.B. concurrence in principal and supplemental agreements between the Allies and Iceland. | 1376 |
The Taking Over of Dutch Ships—Agreements Regarding Exports to the Netherlands
negotiations for definitive rationing and tonnage agreements—provisional arrangement, january 25, for the employment of dutch ships in united states ports
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 8117 | Jan. 1 [Rec’d Jan. 3] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Conferences on Dutch trade; memoranda drafted for submission to the Netherlands. | 1377 |
| 8118 | Jan. 1 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Terms proposed as most workable, short of requisition, for use of Dutch shipping by the Allies. | 1381 |
| 8130 | Jan. 2 [Rec’d Jan. 3] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Provisional arrangement for use of Dutch tonnage as suggested by Sheldon. | 1382 |
| 6171 | Jan. 5 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Counterproposal on provisional tonnage agrangement; disposition of eight ships postponed until permanent understanding is reached. | 1382 |
| 6172 | Jan. 5 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); to Sheldon also | Intention to requisition Dutch tonnage if reasonable proposals refused. | 1383 |
| 892 | Jan. 7 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Intention to requisition Dutch tonnage if reasonable proposals refused. | 1383 |
| 8205 | Jan. 9 [Rec’d Jan. 10] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Recommends quick action regarding tonnage agreement with the Netherlands. Reasons. | 1384 |
| 1816 | Jan. 10 [Rec’d Jan. 11] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Submits to the President report on Netherland policy and conditions; recommendations. | 1385 |
| 6236 | Jan. 12 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | U.S. position regarding Dutch tonnage; views of Allied conference requested. | 1387 |
| 8249 | Jan. 12 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Text of Netherland message on tonnage negotiations. Comments. | 1388 |
| 6252 | Jan. 15 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Agrees to Netherland proposal with certain changes. | 1389 |
| 8282 | Jan. 17 [Rec’d Jan. 18] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Quotes telegram of Netherland representative to his Government stating terms of U.S. proposed agreement. | 1390 |
| 1899 | Jan. 17 [Rec’d Jan. 18] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Netherland request for release of the Nieuw Amsterdam with officials on board. | 1391 |
| 924 | Jan. 19 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Sailing of the Nieuw Amsterdam authorized, conditional upon its return to the United States. | 1391 |
| 1906 | Jan. 19 [Rec’d Jan. 20] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | German prize-court regulations applied to Dutch ships, causing delay in sailing of the Nieuw Amsterdam. | 1391 |
| 1920 | Jan. 23 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Netherland guaranty that the Nieuw Amsterdam will return immediately after next homeward voyage. | 1392 |
| 648 | Jan. 25 | From the Netherland Minister | Confirmation of provisional agreement for charter to the United States of Dutch ships in its ports. | 1392 |
| Jan. 28 | To the Commissioner of Docks and Ferries of New York | Notification that Dutch ships in New York Harbor will soon be freed. | 1393 | |
| Feb. 2 | Maj. Grimprel of French High Commission to the Chairman of W.T.B. | France will not detain nor requisition Dutch ships with supplies for Switzerland. | 1393 | |
| 8621 | Feb. 12 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): from Garrett, to W.T.B. also | German objections thought not to compromise conclusion of permanent Netherland agreement. Modification of terms. | 1394 |
| Feb. 25 | Department memorandum | Conversation with Netherland Minister on situation with respect to grains. | 1395 | |
| Feb. 26 | The British War Mission to the W.T.B. | British position in regard to Netherland shipping agreement. | 1396 |
difficulties and delays in executing the provisional arrangement and concluding the final agreements—dutch request for advance grain shipments—new tonnage proposals, with time limit for acceptance, made by the british government, march 8
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 6709 | Feb. 27 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | German threats delay Netherland fulfillment of tonnage agreement. Requisition considered. | 1397 |
| 2088 | Mar. 3 [Rec’d Mar. 4] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Postponement of requisitioning Dutch ships advised. Reasons. | 1399 |
| 8894 | Mar. 4 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Great Britain urges prompt Netherland acceptance of tonnage agreement. | 1401 |
| 8917 | Mar. 6 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | War Cabinet approves requisition of Dutch ships failing acceptance of tonnage agreement; inquiry regarding movements of modus vivendi ships. | 1402 |
| 2101 | Mar. 6 [Rec’d Mar. 7] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Instructions requested on proposed public statements to Foreign Office upon lapse of modus vivendi and taking over of Dutch tonnage. | 1403 |
| 2014 | Mar. 8 | From the Netherland Minister | Delay in response to request for advance food shipments to the Netherlands. | 1404 |
| 2112 | Mar. 8 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Foreign Minister communicates number and status of Dutch ships in U.S. ports. | 1404 |
| 6805 | Mar. 8 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon, to repeat to Garrett and Stevens | Insistence that Netherland agreement to tonnage arrangement be unconditional. Danger of delay. | 1405 |
| 1017 | Mar. 8 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Authorizes publicity to circumstances surrounding offer of food to the Netherlands and to evidences of German coercion. | 1405 |
| 8951 | Mar. 8 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): from Sheldon, to W.T.B. also | New tonnage proposals, with time limit for acceptance, made by British Government to the Netherlands. | 1406 |
| 6826 | Mar. 9 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Information regarding movements of Dutch ships in American waters. | 1407 |
| 8989 | Mar. 9 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon and Stevens to W.T.B. and U.S.S.B. | Recommends adherence to new British proposal and avoidance of immediate requisition. | 1408 |
| Mar. 11 | From the Netherland Minister | Representations against use of Dutch ships in war zone. | 1408 | |
| 6857 | Mar. 12 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon, to repeat to Stevens and Garrett | Netherland Minister is notified of intention to use Dutch ships without restriction of trading limits; resulting concessions. | 1409 |
| 2138 | Mar. 13 [Rec’d Mar. 14] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Cause of Netherland delay in executing provisional arrangement. | 1410 |
| 6881 | Mar. 14 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon, to repeat to Garrett | Recommends that Netherland reply be rejected unless acceptance of terms of agreement be without reservation. | 1412 |
| 6889 | Mar. 14 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon, to repeat to Stevens and Garrett | In case of requisition of Dutch ships, trade of the Netherlands with her colonies would be facilitated. | 1413 |
| 9071 | Mar. 15 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Sheldon’s letter to Cecil proposing joint notification to the Netherlands of certain concessions in case agreement is reached. | 1413 |
| 9088 | Mar. 18 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Cecil considers it inadvisable to lift embargo on Dutch commodities. | 1414 |
| 1031 | Mar. 18 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Requisition of Dutch ships imminent. Instructions to cable any action the Netherlands may take. | 1414 |
| 9087 | Mar. 18 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Quotes British Minister at The Hague on Netherland offer to confirm agreement conditionally; text of British refusal. | 1414 |
| 6940 | Mar. 19 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Immediate information requested to facilitate final action as to Dutch ships. | 1415 |
| 6957 | Mar. 19 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon, to repeat to Garrett | List of concessions to the Netherlands in event of requisitioning of ships. Instructions. | 1415 |
| 9130 | Mar. 20 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Great Britain will requisition Dutch ships simultaneously with the United States. | 1416 |
proclamation authorizing the taking over of dutch ships, march 20—explanatory statement by the president—british statement in explanation of parallel action—terms regarding use of the ships
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1436 | Mar. 20 | Proclamation | Possession and utilization of Dutch ships. | 1416 |
| Mar. 21 | Public statement by President Wilson | Explanation of the taking over of Dutch ships by the United States. | 1417 | |
| Mar. 21 | From the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy | Forwards text of British statement to be made to Netherland Foreign Minister on requisition of ships. | 1420 | |
| 1047 | Mar. 21 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Assurances to the Netherlands of equitable terms for use of Dutch ships. | 1423 |
| 6984 | Mar. 21 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Hurley to Stevens | Shipping Board’s terms for use of Dutch ships. Publicity desired. | 1423 |
| Mar. 22 | Article by Wm. H. Taft | Published article on “The Seizure of the Dutch Ships.” | 1425 | |
| 2184 | Mar. 22 [Rec’d Mar. 23] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Dutch press comment on requisition of ships by Associated Powers. | 1426 |
| 2186 | Mar. 22 [Rec’d Mar. 23] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Netherland Government protests against requisition of ships by Associated Powers. | 1428 |
| 2201 | Mar. 25 [Rec’d Mar. 26] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | News agency suggests statement by President Wilson on points on which Netherland dissatisfaction is manifest. | 1429 |
| 9240 | Mar. 27 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Foreign Office inquires reason for release of Dutch ships Borneo and Cornelis. | 1431 |
| 2825–A | Mar. 28 | Executive order | Authority for Secretary of the Navy to take possession of equipment and stores on Dutch ships in U.S. jurisdiction. | 1432 |
| 7062 | Mar. 28 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | British delivery of ultimatums to the Netherlands in name of Associated Governments without U.S. authorization. | 1432 |
| 7073 | Mar. 29 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Explanation of release of Dutch ships Borneo and Cornelis. | 1433 |
| 1070 | Mar. 29 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | U.S. views on points raised by news agency regarding ultimatum, to be used at Minister’s discretion. | 1434 |
declarations and protests of the netherland government, march 30 and 31—incidental undertakings regarding disposal of the ships’ cargoes and other points—proposals for immediate grain shipments to the netherlands—american replies, april 12, to protests of the netherland government—british reply, april 25
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2228 | Mar. 30 [Rec’d Mar. 31] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Netherland declaration regarding proclamation of Mar. 20 and public statement of President Wilson. | 1437 |
| Mar. 30 | The Netherland Foreign Minister to the British Minister in the Netherlands | Protest to Great Britain against requisition of Dutch ships. | 1440 | |
| Apr. 1 | From the Netherland Minister | Presents Netherland protest to the United States against requisition of ships. | 1444 | |
| Apr. 1 | The Netherland Minister to the Chairman of W.T.B. | Questions as to disposition of cargoes and other matters affecting Dutch ships taken over by the United States. | 1446 | |
| 9299 | Apr. 1 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | British ultimatum to the Netherlands was not submitted to Sheldon nor to U.S. Embassy for approval. | 1447 |
| 2232 | Apr. 1 [Rec’d Apr. 2] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Interview with Foreign Minister on trade negotiations and U.S. willingness to supply rations to the Netherlands. | 1448 |
| 7130 | Apr. 3 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Proposed offer to the Netherlands of commodities which would have been secured under general rationing agreement. | 1449 |
| 2271 | Apr. 6 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | U.S. assurances regarding the Prinses Juliana are negatived by report that ship has been seized at Hongkong. | 1450 |
| 2276 | Apr. 6 [Rec’d Apr. 7] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Netherland situation explained; release of two grain ships recommended. | 1450 |
| Apr. 8 | To the Netherland Minister | Equitable settlement offered the Netherlands regarding disposal of ships’ cargoes and other points. | 1451 | |
| 1085 | Apr. 8 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Instructions to present to Foreign Office terms for chartering of Dutch ships. | 1454 |
| 1088 | Apr. 9 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Explanation of assurances relative to the Prinses Juliana. | 1454 |
| 9425 | Apr. 9 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Points on which there is a misunderstanding regarding proposed Netherland agreement. | 1455 |
| 2284 | Apr. 10 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Netherland threat to hold Belgian Relief supplies. Shipment of grain urged to relieve serious situation. | 1455 |
| 1095 | Apr. 11 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Proposes, as exceptional case, to supply grain to the Netherlands in three unrequisitioned ships, on principle of exchange. | 1456 |
| 1100 | Apr. 11 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Offer of three grain ships to the Netherlands in return for exchange tonnage. | 1457 |
| Apr. 12 | To the Netherland Chargé | U.S. reply to Netherland protest against taking over of ships. | 1458 | |
| Apr. 13 | Department public statement | Justification of U.S. policy regarding the Netherlands. | 1460 | |
| Apr. 12 | To the Netherland Minister | Copy of public statement in justification of U.S. policy regarding the Netherlands. | 1460n | |
| 2309 | Apr. 13 [Rec’d Apr. 14] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Terms agreed upon in payment for Dutch requisitioned ships have been presented to Government and to press. | 1463 |
| 9537 | Apr. 16 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Foreign Office advises against further supplies for the Netherlands without definite agreement on certain points. | 1463 |
| 2334 | Apr. 17 [Rec’d Apr. 18] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Netherland hesitation in releasing ships to replace grain ships from America. | 1464 |
| 7332 | Apr. 18 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Permanent guaranty against requisition of Dutch ships is opposed. Importance of furnishing Dutch supplies. | 1465 |
| 2337 | Apr. 18 [Rec’d Apr. 19] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Cargo for Belgian Relief has been forwarded to Belgium. | 1466 |
| Apr. 20 | From the Netherland Chargé | Netherland request for assurances that from Mar. 20 no Dutch ships will be seized or detained in U.S. ports. | 1466 | |
| 7347 | Apr. 20 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Statement of U.S. position; suggested offer of rations to the Netherlands and resumption of negotiations for agreement. | 1466 |
| 1122 | Apr. 22 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Confirmation of assurances against further requisition of Dutch ships, including three grain ships. | 1467 |
| Apr. 22 [Rec’d May 8] | From the Consul General at London | Circulation of ex-President Taft’s article on requisitioning of Dutch ships. | 1468 | |
| 1127 | Apr. 24 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Instruction to present to the Netherland Government U.S. good intentions in offer of grain. | 1468 |
| Apr. 25 | The British Foreign Secretary to the Netherland Minister in Great Britain | Facts and legal principles involved in negotiations with the Netherlands and in requisitioning of Dutch ships. | 1469 | |
| Apr. 23 [Rec’d Apr. 25] | From the Netherland Chargé | Notification that the Netherlands is sending convoy to Dutch East Indies for political and military purposes. | 1479 | |
| 2390 | Apr. 26 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | State of Netherland public feeling. Suggested offer of a quarter’s rations and of renewed assurances against further requisitioning. | 1479 |
assurances given to the netherland government against further requisitioning of ships—renewed consideration of rationing proposals—arrangements for the sending of ships to the netherlands upon others coming in exchange—german requirement of safe-conducts—arrangements regarding the crews of requisitioned ships
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 403 | Apr. 26 | To the Netherland Chargé | Reply to request for formal assurances that Netherland ships will not be seized or detained in U.S. ports. | 1481 |
| Apr. 27 | From the Netherland Chargé | Request for U.S. formal assurances guaranteeing all ships under Netherland flag in U.S. ports against seizure after Mar. 20. | 1482 | |
| 9737 | Apr. 26 [Rec’d Apr. 27] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Proposed joint declaration to the Netherlands that requisition has ceased and that importations in Dutch ships will be facilitated. | 1482 |
| Apr. 29 | To the Netherland Chargé | Acknowledgment of receipt of Netherland announcement of sending of convoy to Dutch East Indies. | 1483 | |
| 9781 | Apr. 30 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Foreign Office requests that joint declaration should be postponed until Netherland-German position is clear. | 1484 |
| May 4 | From the Netherland Chargé | Acceptance of terms of U.S. offer to send three grain ships to the Netherlands. | 1484 | |
| 7585 | May 4 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Approval of proposed joint declaration to the Netherlands with certain understanding and exceptions. | 1484 |
| 2457 | May 4 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Netherland note of May 3 on terms of payment of indemnity for ships seized in U.S. ports. | 1486 |
| 12 | May 9 | To the Netherland Chargé | Qualified assurances to the Netherlands against future seizure of its ships. | 1487 |
| 13 | May 10 | To the Netherland Chargé | U.S. shipping regulations as applied to Dutch ships in U.S. ports. Qualified assurance against detention. | 1487 |
| May 10 | From the Netherland Chargé | Requests bunkers in the United States for the Jason, Cornelis, and Amsteldyk to carry Argentine grain to the Netherlands. | 1488 | |
| 7707 | May 11 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Necessity for adjustment of Dutch East Indian trade to meet U.S. import restriction program. | 1489 |
| 10022 | May 13 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Foreign Office requests that no declaration regarding future requisitioning of Dutch ships be made without consulting it. | 1489 |
| 16 | May 15 | To the Netherland Chargé | Bunkers for the Jason, Cornelis, and Amsteldyk can not be supplied. Reasons. | 1490 |
| 2637 | May 16 [Rec’d May 17] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Text of German prize ordinance, art. 55(c), revised Apr. 27. Its effect on Dutch shipping. | 1491 |
| May 20 | From the Netherland Chargé | Presents Netherland note of May 13 making representations against requisition of Dutch ships in U.S. ports. | 1491 | |
| 1222 | May 20 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Recommendation of prompt dispatch of ships from the Netherlands to lift grain accumulated in U.S. ports. | 1493 |
| 2828 | May 22 [Rec’d May 23] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Efforts to dispatch ships to the United States. German permits necessary. | 1494 |
| 2881 | May 24 [Rec’d May 25] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Dutch ships to be convoyed to East Indies with sufficient coal to obviate visit to foreign ports. British protest. | 1494 |
| May 25 [Rec’d May 27] | From the Netherland Chargé | Netherland representations against seizure of the Jason, Cornelis, and Amsteldyk. | 1495 | |
| 2885 | May 25 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | New German prize ordinance applies to Dutch shipping. German requirement of safe-conducts. | 1496 |
| 2915 | May 27 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Proposed statement to the Netherlands concerning treatment of Dutch crews. | 1497 |
| 1330 | May 31 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Statement regarding Dutch crews approved for transmission to Foreign Office. | 1497 |
| 2980 | May 31 [Rec’d June 1] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Netherland protest against new clause in German prize ordinance as applied to Dutch shipping. | 1498 |
| 3000 | June 3 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | The Hector and Zijldijk are sailing under German safe-conducts simultaneously with departure of the Java and Stella from America. | 1499 |
| 1391 | June 4 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Terms offered Dutch owners for use of ships taken over by the United States. | 1499 |
request by the netherland government for resumption of negotiations for a rationing agreement, june 4—arrangements for a convoy to the netherland east indies—proposal by the united states of an offer of two months’ rations; objections by great Britain—requirement by the united states of a protest by the netherland government against the german prize laws as a condition on special grain shipments
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 3044 | June 4 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Netherland request for resumption of negotiations for rationing agreement. | 1500 |
| June 6 | From the Netherland Chargé | German safe-conducts have been secured for certain ships. Request for U.S. release of others to transport cargoes to the Netherlands. | 1500 | |
| 8166 | June 10 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon, to repeat to The Hague | Negotiations for adjustment of Dutch colonial trade with the United States in view of difficulties raised by import restrictions. | 1502 |
| 3163 | June 13 [Rec’d June 14] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Notification of British conditions under which Dutch convoy may proceed to East Indies. | 1502 |
| 3189 | June 16 [Rec’d June 17] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | The Netherlands accepts British requirements for sailing of Dutch East Indian convoy. | 1503 |
| 3194 | June 17 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | France requires Netherland assurances like those given Great Britain on East Indian convoy. Request for instructions. | 1504 |
| 1641 | June 19 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Department does not wish any steps taken regarding East Indian convoy. | 1504 |
| June 20 | From the Netherland Chargé | Representations regarding conditional assurances given by the United States against requisition of Dutch ships. | 1504 | |
| 1656 | June 21 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.); to repeat to London | Proposed consignment of commodities to the Netherlands Oversea Trust. | 1505 |
| 8397 | June 24 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Measures proposed whereby public opinion will force the Netherlands to send its ships to lift commodities. | 1505 |
| 8486 | June 28 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Proposed offer of two months’ rations to the Netherlands. | 1506 |
| 3318 | July 3 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Netherland statement regarding convoy sent to East Indies, British conditions having been complied with. | 1507 |
| 112 | July 8 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | U.S. views on Dutch rations to be presented for Allied consideration. | 1508 |
| July 9 | To the Netherland Chargé | Netherland representations to Germany against prize regulations will be necessary as a condition for securing special grain shipments. | 1510 | |
| July 10 | From the Netherland Chargé | Compliance with request to facilitate shipment of supplies to U.S. representatives in the Netherlands. | 1511 | |
| 265 | July 11 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Report that the Netherlands will make proposal for supplying rations, granting credit, etc. | 1511 |
| 1753 | July 12 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Instruction to make known publicly that German prize ordinance, not requisition, prevents Dutch traffic with East Indies. | 1511 |
| 3437 | July 14 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Suggests that Associated Powers propose identic agreement with N.O.T. Principles submitted for approval. | 1512 |
| 263 | July 17 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Urgency of public proposal of rations to the Netherlands by Associated Governments before receipt of Netherland proposal. | 1514 |
resumption of exports to the netherland east indies, july 18—determination of a scale of values for requisitioned ships—consideration of an agreement with the netherlands oversea trust
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 289 | July 18 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Partial resumption of exports to the Dutch East Indies. Inquiry as to advisability of unreserved licensing. | 1515 |
| 1797 | July 25 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Proposal amplifying compensation offer for ships lost, and option of replacement in kind. | 1516 |
| 720 | July 30 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Taylor to W.T.B. | Opinion that general agreement will be long delayed; advice regarding trade with Dutch East Indies. | 1517 |
| 29 | Aug. 6 | To the Netherland Chargé | Conditions imposed by President Wilson for supplying bunkers to grain ships have not been met by the Netherlands. | 1517 |
| Aug. 8 | From the Netherland Chargé | Netherland protests and German reply; limitation of exports to Germany; request for assurances of facilities for certain ships. | 1518 | |
| 754 | Aug. 13 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Disapproval of British methods of conducting negotiations with the Netherlands. | 1521 |
| 1106 | Aug. 14 [Rec’d Aug. 15] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Explanation of British action in Netherland negotiations. | 1521 |
| 797 | Aug. 15 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon, to repeat to The Hague | Offer of reciprocal trade increase between the United States and Dutch East Indies accepted by the Netherland Chargé | 1522 |
| 1426 | Aug. 27 [Rec’d Aug. 28] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); to Hurley also | Negotiations with Dutch shipowners on scale of values and replacement terms for lost ships. | 1522 |
| 1974 | Aug. 27 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Instructions for drafting and forwarding agreement with Oversea Trust regarding Netherland trade. | 1524 |
| 4142 | Aug. 28 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Dutch misunderstanding of cause of detention of ships and nonarrival of supplies. Effect of sailing of the Nieuw Amsterdam. | 1527 |
| 1556 | Sept. 2 [Rec’d Sept. 3?] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Conditions in the Netherlands point to N.O.T. agreement with Associated Powers. Fish agreement under way. | 1528 |
| Sept. 3 | From the Netherland Chargé | Claim that adequate publicity has been given Netherland protest against modification of German prize regulations. | 1529 |
agreement for the resumption of general negotiations with the netherland government—american public statement on the negotiations, september 20—report of the shipping board on dutch ships, crews, and cargoes—american offer of coal to the netherlands on condition of complete embargo on food exports to germany
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2047 | Sept. 13 | To the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Note to the Netherlands offering to renew negotiations for agreement. | 1530 |
| 1433 | Sept. 17 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | U.S. policy toward the Netherlands. | 1531 |
| Sept. 20 | To the Netherland Chargé | Satisfactory publicity has not been given Netherland protest to Germany. Statement of negotiations will be published. | 1531 | |
| 2078 | Sept. 20 | To the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | U.S. public statement on negotiations with the Netherlands. | 1532 |
| 4525 | Sept. 21 [Rec’d Sept. 22] | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | The Netherlands is ready to resume negotiations for agreement; prefers that they take place at The Hague. | 1534 |
| 2175 | Sept. 24 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | British opinion that agreement should be joint and under control of N.O.T. rather than Netherland Government. | 1535 |
| Undated [Rec’d Sept. 26] | The Chairman of the Shipping Board to President Wilson | Report on negotiations arising out of requisitioning of Dutch ships. | 1536 | |
| 1631 | Sept. 26 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Dutch request to load additional cargo of grain on the Frisia has been denied. | 1543 |
| 1708 | Oct. 1 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | The United States is in accord with principle of utilizing the N.O.T. as control organization in Dutch trade. | 1543 |
| 2154 | Oct. 1 | To the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | U.S. offer of coal to the Netherlands on condition that export of foodstuffs to Germany cease. | 1544 |
| 2158 | Oct. 2 | To the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Instructions to withhold telegram containing offer of coal to the Netherlands. | 1546 |
| 4641 | Oct. 3 [Rec’d Oct. 4] | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Press comment describing Netherland attitude regarding U.S. public statement of Sept. 20. | 1546 |
| 2513 | Oct. 5 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Suggested postponement of U.S. negotiations with the Netherlands for separate agreement; joint Allied agreement imminent. | 1547 |
| 1954 | Oct. 12 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Suggested change in policy toward the Netherlands because of military developments. Department quoted authorizing offer of coal. | 1548 |
| 2211 | Oct. 12 | To the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.): W.T.B. to Edwards | Decision to support British in request that Netherland negotiations be held in London. | 1549 |
| 1959 | Oct. 12 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Favorable to postponement of negotiations for separate Netherland agreements until general agreement is concluded. | 1549 |
| 2809 | Oct. 15 [Rec’d Oct. 16] | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Interview with Blockade Minister on British attitude toward Netherland negotiations. | 1550 |
| 2341 | Oct. 22 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon, to repeat to Edwards | Suggestion that Netherland agreement be based on plan of Allied supply of Dutch needs and cessation of exports to Germany. | 1551 |
| 4856 | Oct. 22 [Rec’d Oct. 23] | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Text of Netherland note of Oct. 21 stating U.S. coal offer will be submitted to Conference of London. | 1552 |
negotiations with netherland representatives in London—agreement with the netherland government, november 25—agreement with the netherlands oversea trust, december 17, adhered to by the war trade board
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 3199 | Oct. 29 [Rec’d Oct. 30] | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Summary of memoranda submitted by Netherland delegates as preliminary to London negotiations. | 1553 |
| 3372 | Nov. 4 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Reply of Associated Governments to Netherland memoranda; further negotiations in London. | 1554 |
| 3498 | Nov. 7 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Proposal of modus vivendi, which is accepted by the Netherlands. | 1555 |
| 2357 | Nov. 8 | To the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Modified proposals regarding indemnification for Dutch ships lost while under requisition. | 1557 |
| Feb. 7, 1919 | The Netherland Foreign Minister to the American Minister | Dutch shipowners agree to modified proposals regarding indemnification. | 1557n | |
| 3551 | Nov. 8, 1918 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | In anticipation of conclusion of agreement, the Netherlands requests facilities for certain imports. | 1558 |
| 3553 | Nov. 8 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Rations recommended for the Netherlands and exports to Germany permitted by Allied delegates under pending agreement. | 1559 |
| 2765 | Nov. 12 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | In Netherland negotiations Great Britain has committed the United States without its consent. | 1561 |
| 3682 | Nov. 13 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Proposed clause in general agreement by which Netherland Government will recognize N.O.T. agreement. | 1563 |
| 3679 | Nov. 12 [Rec’d Nov. 13] | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Proposed increase in certain Dutch rations to relieve industrial depression. | 1563 |
| 2810 | Nov. 14 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Insistence that Dutch imports from America be lifted by ships sent from the Netherlands. | 1564 |
| 2811 | Nov. 14 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Agreed that Dutch ships may lift foodstuffs for the Netherlands when approved by Allied Blockage Committee and consigned to N.O.T. | 1565 |
| 3727 | Nov. 14 [Rec’d Nov. 15] | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Conditions in the Netherlands make early conclusion of agreement advisable; U.S. signature urged. Text of agreement, with comments. | 1565 |
| 2850 | Nov. 16 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Authorization to sign Netherland agreement subject to certain modifications. | 1570 |
| 2882 | Nov. 18 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Inquiries regarding signing of agreement with N.O.T. | 1573 |
| 3814 | Nov. 18 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Proposed notification that Associated Powers will not hold agreement binding in case of change in Netherland Government. | 1573 |
| 2981 | Nov. 22 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Disapproval of proposed notification to the Netherlands concerning effect which change of government would have on agreement. | 1573 |
| 4026 | Nov. 25 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Netherland agreement signed. | 1574 |
| Nov. 25 | Agreement between the Netherlands and the Associated Governments | Netherland shipping, rations, and exports. | 1574 | |
| 4704 | Dec. 18 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | N.O.T. agreement signed by British, French, Italian, and N.O.T. representatives. | 1583 |
| Dec. 17 | Agreement of Great Britain, France, and Italy with the N.O.T. | Control of Dutch trade. | 1584 | |
| Dec. 30 | W.T.B. letter of adherence to agreement of Dec. 17 | Qualified adherence, assuming obligations to grant export licenses. | 1591 | |
| Jan. 18, 1919 | From W.T.B. Representative at The Hague (tel.) | Notification of N.O.T. assent to terms of W.T.B. adherence to agreement. | 1591n |
Negotiations with Switzerland Concerning Exports
insistence of the united states on the obligation of the associated powers to furnish shipping for swiss grain supplies under the agreement of december 5, 1917—allocation of dutch ships for this purpose—difficulty of securing german safe-conducts—negotiations with switzerland concerning the export of cotton goods
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 6181 | Jan. 5, 1918 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Importance of fulfillment of Allied and U.S. agreements to supply grain to Switzerland. | 1592 |
| 8194 | Jan. 8 [Rec’d Jan. 9] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): from Sheldon, to W.T.B. also | Misunderstanding in regard to tonnage for Swiss grain. Use of Dutch ships in U.S. ports suggested. | 1593 |
| Jan. 10 [Rec’d Jan. 11] | From the Swiss Minister | W.T.B. proposal of means of supplying grain to Switzerland is not upheld by Great Britain. Urgent appeal for action. | 1594 | |
| 6258 | Jan. 15 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Interpretation of terms of agreement with Switzerland and insistence upon fulfillment. | 1595 |
| 1347 | Jan. 16 | To the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Dresel to participate with British and French in negotiations with Switzerland for reduction of cotton and rubber exports to Germany. | 1596 |
| 6298 | Jan. 19 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): substance to Swiss Minister | British misconstruction of Swiss agreement. U.S. alternative in case Allies fail in fulfillment. | 1596 |
| 1378 | Jan. 22 | To the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.): W.T.B. to Dresel | Approves Allies’ policy to reduce Swiss exportation to Central Powers. Desires elimination of unacceptable phrase from text of agreement. | 1597 |
| 2480 | Jan. 22 [Rec’d Jan. 24] | From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Interview with Swiss officials on U.S. fulfillment of agreement; difficulties with Great Britain concerning tonnage. | 1598 |
| 1426 | Jan. 30 | To the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Instruction to continue efforts to induce Switzerland to meet British views in order to obtain tonnage. | 1598 |
| 2575 | Feb. 4 [Rec’d Feb. 6] | From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.): to W.T.B. | Swiss approval of elimination of phrase “of American origin” from text of agreement. | 1599 |
| Feb. 20 [Rec’d Feb. 21] | From the Swiss Minister | Calls attention to bread situation in Switzerland, impending crisis, and proposed solution. | 1599 | |
| 1554 | Mar. 1 | To the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Cites efforts being made to supply Switzerland with grain. Services of three Dutch ships secured. | 1603 |
| 2765 | Mar. 3 [Rec’d Mar. 4] | From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | German provisioning bureau in Constantinople offers grain to Switzerland. | 1603 |
| 2768 | Mar. 4 [Rec’d Mar. 6] | From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Swiss appreciation of U.S. efforts to supply grain. | 1604 |
| 1604 | Mar. 12 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.); the same to the representatives in Argentina and Venezuela | Measures taken to obtain tonnage to move wheat from South America to Switzerland. | 1604 |
| 2851 | Mar. 15 [Rec’d Mar. 16] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Turkey offers to open Dardanelles for wheat shipments from Odessa to Switzerland. | 1604 |
| 2929 | Mar. 24 [Rec’d Mar. 25] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): Dresel to W.T.B. | Negotiations for agreement with Switzerland regarding export of cotton goods. | 1605 |
| 1677 | Mar. 26 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Proposes immediate shipments for Swiss relief provided German safe-conducts can be secured by Switzerland. | 1606 |
| 1709 | Apr. 1 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): W.T.B. to Dresel | Instructions regarding new agreement for exportation of cotton. | 1607 |
| 3023 | Apr. 6 [Rec’d Apr. 8] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Question of feeding Switzerland; Swiss fear of Germany’s refusal of safe-conducts. | 1607 |
| 1740 | Apr. 9 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Safe-conducts for Swiss imports not yet obtained. Other plans suggested for relieving situation. | 1608 |
| 3515 | Apr. 11 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Negotiations with Switzerland for lumber, etc., should be conducted at Berne. | 1609 |
| 3593 | Apr. 12 [Rec’d Apr. 13] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Conference to be conducted at Berne to negotiate lumber agreement and settle other questions. | 1609 |
| 3660 | Apr. 19 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Re export of leather from Switzerland: importance of acting in concert with other governments on Contingent Commission. | 1610 |
| Apr. 24 | From the Swiss Minister | German requirements before granting safe-conducts to ships transporting supplies for Switzerland. | 1610 | |
| 3710 | Apr. 25 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | U.S. cooperation with other governments represented on Contingent Commission regarding exports to Switzerland. | 1611 |
| Apr. 26 | To the Swiss Minister | German terms for granting safe-conducts are acceptable; exception made in case of convoying certain ships. | 1611 | |
| 3760 | Apr. 30 [Rec’d May 1] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | German negotiations with the Swiss contrasted in character with those of Associated Powers. | 1612 |
agreement between the associated powers and switzerland concerning the export of wood to france and italy, may 1; supplementary protocol on other subjects—announcement by the united states, may 3, of shipments of grain under naval convoy—agreement regarding swiss exports of cotton goods to germany, may 8—efforts of switzerland to obtain german and austrian ships: attitude of the united states, france, and great Britain
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| May 1 | Agreement between the Associated Powers and Switzerland | Export of wood to France and Italy. | 1613 | |
| May 1 | Supplementary protocol to agreement between Associated Powers and Switzerland | Swiss reservations concerning certain exports; Allied commitment regarding certain Swiss imports. | 1617 | |
| 3210 | Apr. 30 [Rec’d May 1] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): to W.T.B. | Dresel’s recommendation of assurances to Swiss regarding expedition of grain ships. | 1618 |
| 1846 | May 3 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | German safe-conducts not effective for three months. Ships under U.S. convoy en route with grain for Switzerland. | 1619 |
| 3273 | May 7 [Rec’d May 9] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Swiss appreciation of U.S. aid. French offer of coal to Switzerland. | 1620 |
| 1888 | May 10 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): W.T.B. to Dresel | Approval of lumber agreement. Instructions regarding Swiss imports. | 1621 |
| 3313 | May 9 [Rec’d May 11] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): Dresel to W.T.B. | New cotton agreement signed. Swiss assurance against export of U.S. cotton to Germany. | 1621 |
| 3344 | May 12 [Rec’d May 14] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | German Legation’s assertion that America does not wish to supply Switzerland. Swiss press comment. | 1621 |
| 214 | May 15 | To the Swiss Minister | Agrees in principle to Swiss plan for acquiring German or Austrian ships in Spanish waters. | 1622 |
| 3399 | May 17 [Rec’d May 19] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): Dresel to W.T.B. | Substance of proposed Swiss-German agreement. French protest. Further negotiations. | 1623 |
| 1960 | May 22 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): W.T.B. to Dresel | Five ships with grain for Swiss use have sailed under convoy. Others to follow. | 1624 |
| 4175 | May 24 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden, to repeat to Dresel | Material for Swiss use in manufacture of munitions for the Allies not to be reckoned in Swiss ration. | 1624 |
| 3439 | May 23 [Rec’d May 25] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): Heck to W.T.B. | German - Swiss convention signed. | 1625 |
| May 31 | The Swiss Minister to Chairman of W.T.B. | Situation regarding exports to Switzerland; representations respecting the Hans Maersk and Oluf Maersk. | 1625 | |
| June 5 | The Chairman of W.T.B. to the Swiss Minister | Arrangements for charter of the Hans Maersk and Oluf Maersk to transport general cargo to Switzerland. | 1627 | |
| 1215 | June 11 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Instructions to represent U.S. interests in negotiations between Spain and Switzerland for acquisition by latter of German and Austrian ships. | 1628 |
| June 17 | The French High Commissioner to the Chairman of W.T.B. | Shipments for Switzerland may continue via Bordeaux until German safe-conducts become effective. | 1629 | |
| 3422 | June 6 [Rec’d June 27] | From the Minister in Switzerland | Transmits Swiss letters of May 29 confirming oral assurances against export of U.S. cotton to the enemy. | 1629 |
| 3461 | June 10 [Rec’d June 27] | From the Minister in Switzerland | Swiss ratification of lumber convention and protocol of May 1. Enclosure: official notification, June 7. | 1631 |
| July 1 | The French High Commissioner to the Chairman of W.T.B. | French attitude toward acquisition by Switzerland of Austrian ships in Spanish waters. | 1632 | |
| 4407 | July 9 [Rec’d July 10] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Swiss mission en route to Madrid to negotiate for Austrian and German ships. Austrian terms. Comments. | 1633 |
| 1348 | July 23 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): W.T.B. to Chadbourne | U.S. position in regard to terms of Austrian proposal of sale of ships to Switzerland. | 1635 |
| 4037 | July 22 [Rec’d July 24] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): Dresel to W.T.B. | Cotton agreement, ratified with modification, now awaits Swiss acceptance. | 1636 |
| 4090 | July 26 [Rec’d July 28] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): Dresel to W.T.B. | Cotton agreement ratified by Switzerland. | 1637 |
| Aug. 12 | From the Swiss Chargé | German safe-conduct agreement is in operation relative to ships in Swiss transportation service. | 1637 | |
| Aug. 15 | From the Swiss Legation | Difficulties experienced by Switzerland in efforts to acquire German and Austrian ships in Spanish waters. | 1638 | |
| Aug. 23 | To the Swiss Legation | U.S. understanding of, and attitude toward, Swiss negotiations to secure shipping. | 1639 | |
| 4862 | Aug. 23 [Rec’d Aug. 24] | From the Chargé in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Unsuccessful conclusion of Swiss negotiations for Spanish and Austro-German tonnage. German offer. British disapproval. | 1641 |
| Sept. 14 | Third Secretary of British Embassy to Chairman of W.T.B. | Foreign Office telegram: British opinion on subject of tonnage for Switzerland. | 1643 | |
| Sept. 20 | Chairman of W.T.B. to Counselor of British Embassy | Reply to British argument against Swiss use of German tonnage. | 1645 |
extension of the general agreement of december 5, 1917—discussion of a new general agreement—italian-swiss agreement, october 23, 1918
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 3015 | Sept. 28 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): W.T.B. to Dresel | Offer to extend exports to Switzerland beyond time limit of agreement and to facilitate shipping. | 1647 |
| 1682 | Sept. 28 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon. Similar tel. to McFadden | Text of proposed representations to Italy against independent Italian-Swiss agreement. | 1648 |
| 5771 | Oct. 1 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | W.T.B. letter of Sept. 28 to French High Commission proposing negotiations at Washington for new Swiss general agreement. | 1649 |
| 5026 | Oct. 3 [Rec’d Oct. 5] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): Dresel to W.T.B. | Swiss statement of actual deliveries of foodstuffs from the United States, emphasizing their inadequacy. | 1651 |
| 1957 | Oct. 12 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon, to repeat to Dresel and McFadden | The United States withdraws request that Italy postpone execution of agreement with Switzerland. Explanations. | 1652 |
| 5909 | Oct. 15 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Blockade Committee approves of holding Swiss negotiations at Washington. | 1653 |
| 5438 | Oct. 13 [Rec’d Oct. 16] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | In view of possible peace, suggests postponing Swiss negotiations and extending agreement of Dec. 5, 1917. | 1654 |
| 5353 | Oct. 23 [Rec’d Oct. 25] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): Heck to W.T.B. | Signing of Italian-Swiss agreement. | 1655 |
| 6025 | Oct. 25 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Urges continuance of negotiations for agreement with Switzerland. Reasons. | 1655 |
| 6162 | Nov. 4 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden, to repeat to Berne | Discussion of proposed extension of Swiss agreement postponed until arrival of Swiss Minister. | 1656 |
| Nov. 5 | French Deputy High Commissioner to Chairman of W.T.B. | French reply to Swiss request that movements of German ships offered for Swiss charter be facilitated. U.S. views requested. | 1656 | |
| 6203 | Nov. 7 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Requests data before opening Swiss negotiations. | 1657 |
| Nov. 11 | Chairman of W.T.B. to French Deputy High Commissioner | Consent to transfer of enemy ships to neutrals is deemed unwise. | 1657 |
Negotiations with Spain Concerning Exports and Shipping
conclusion of the spanish-american trade agreement and spanish-french financial agreement, march 7—difficulties in securing their execution
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 818 | Jan. 8, 1918 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Suggests relaxation of embargo on exports to Spain other than cotton and oil. | 1658 |
| 987 | Jan. 11 [Rec’d Jan. 12] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Approves strict embargo against Spain in order to bring about agreement. | 1658 |
| 999 | Jan. 16 [Rec’d Jan. 17] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Preliminary meetings of U.S., French, and Spanish delegates to negotiate agreement for securing supplies from Spain for U.S. Army. | 1659 |
| 1025 | Jan. 28 [Rec’d Jan. 29] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): from Belmont | Recommends that bunker licenses be used discreetly in influencing routing and obtaining tonnage. | 1660 |
| 1023 | Jan. 27 [Rec’d Jan. 29] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Delegates report outline of draft agreement with Spain as far as agreed upon. | 1660 |
| 1028 | Jan. 29 [Rec’d Jan. 30] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Conclusion of Spanish agreement depends upon release of Spanish ships in U.S. ports; credit for France not secured. | 1661 |
| 858 | Feb. 1 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Sanction given provisional agreement with Spain. Suggestions. | 1662 |
| 862 | Feb. 2 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Suggests that U.S. adherence to Spanish agreement be conditional upon Spain’s chartering portion of its tonnage to Allies. | 1663 |
| 864 | Feb. 2 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Observations and suggestions on tentative agreement. | 1664 |
| 1042 | Feb. 4 [Rec’d Feb. 5] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Expediency of terms of proposed Spanish agreement. | 1664 |
| 1047 | Feb. 5 [Rec’d Feb. 6] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Spain can not be coerced into concluding an agreement. | 1666 |
| 1052 | Feb. 7 [Rec’d Feb. 8] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Spanish conferees decline further discussion of financial agreement with France. | 1666 |
| 1053 | Feb. 8 | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | The King will favor French-Spanish agreement if tonnage question is dropped from Spanish-American agreement. | 1666 |
| 1058 | Feb. 11 [Rec’d Feb. 12] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | The King’s representations against detention of Spanish ships in U.S. waters. Their release recommended. | 1667 |
| 896 | Feb. 19 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Reasons for delay in sailing of Spanish ships. | 1668 |
| 899 | Feb. 21 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Proposed W.T.B. organization in Spain to assure proper distribution of goods. | 1668 |
| 1088 | Feb. 23 [Rec’d Feb. 24] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Text of Foreign Minister’s note inquiring if Spanish ships in U.S. ports are free to leave. | 1669 |
| 915 | Feb. 26 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Spanish ships in U.S. ports are free to leave but are not permitted to take cargo without export licenses. | 1670 |
| 6772 | Mar. 5 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Willard’s telegram of Mar. 2 on cause of delay in concluding agreements with Spain. Instructions to make representations to Great Britain. | 1670 |
| 8923 | Mar. 6 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Great Britain postponed Spanish negotiations in order to bring pressure on Spain for release of tonnage to Allies. | 1671 |
| 1118 | Mar. 7 [Rec’d Mar. 8] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Conclusion of American-Spanish commercial agreement and French-Spanish financial agreement. | 1671 |
| Mar. 7 | The Ambassador in Spain to the Spanish Minister of State | Text of Spanish-American commercial agreement as effected by exchange of notes. | 1671 | |
| 1205 | Apr. 5 [Rec’d Apr. 6] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Spain’s failure to abide by terms of agreements with the United States and France. | 1674 |
| 1234 | Apr. 13 [Rec’d Apr. 14] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Requests authority to refuse U.S. exports to Spain until the A.E.F. is granted Spanish goods applied for. | 1675 |
| 1044 | Apr. 16 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): W.T.B. to Chadbourne | Opinion requested as to advisability of withholding exports to Spain. Bunker regulations to apply after May 7. | 1676 |
negotiations for a shipping agreement—reorganization of the machinery for controlling purchases in and exports to spain by the associated powers
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1257 | Apr. 20 [Rec’d Apr. 21] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Spanish cooperation in negotiations for shipping agreement. | 1677 |
| 7464 | Apr. 26 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | U.S. and British joint negotiations with Spain for tonnage. Use of bunker control to facilitate agreement. | 1677 |
| 1293 | May 3 [Rec’d May 5] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): Chadbourne to W.T.B. | Spain’s violations of agreements; U.S. rescindment recommended. | 1678 |
| 1298 | May 3 [Rec’d May 5] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Embassy can not support Chadbourne’s recommendations. Reasons. | 1679 |
| 1301 | May 4 [Rec’d May 5] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Text of Spanish note verbale urging extension of present coaling facilities. Recommendations. | 1679 |
| 1101 | May 8 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Provisions of art. 13 of commercial agreement governing bunker licenses have been extended 31 days. | 1681 |
| 1107 | May 10 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): W.T.B. to Chadbourne | Not in favor of ending trade agreement with Spain. Shipping expert, Smith, will be sent to take up tonnage negotiations. | 1681 |
| 1120 | May 14 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | The United States will abide by terms of agreement with Spain as long as Spain adopts similar attitude. | 1682 |
| 4270 | May 29 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Approval of plan to create inter-Allied committee at Madrid for consideration of imports. Italian representation thereon favored. | 1682 |
| 10390 | June 3 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): from Paris | Duties of proposed Inter-Allied Trade Committee in Madrid in cooperation with Inter-Allied Purchasing Committee. Recommendations. | 1683 |
| 1197 | June 4 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): W.T.B. to Chadbourne | Further extension to June 25 of present bunker arrangement with Spain. | 1684 |
| 10742 | June 20 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Advisability of having British shipping expert to assist in negotiations in Madrid. Sheldon’s acceptance of British offer quoted. | 1685 |
| 4714 | June 24 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Message for Smith recommending extension of bunkering arrangements for Spain beyond June 25. | 1685 |
| 1484 | June 28 [Rec’d June 29] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Arrival in Madrid of U.S. shipping expert, Smith, and British adviser, Levick. | 1686 |
| 1278 | June 29 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): Smith to Chadbourne | Decision to extend bunker licenses for Spanish ships from Atlantic and Gulf ports. Probable detention of the Aviles at Canal. | 1686 |
| 1291 | July 3 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): W.T.B. to Chadbourne | Advisable to defer conclusion of tonnage negotiations until arrival in Madrid of Davis of Treasury Department. | 1686 |
| 1550 | July 15 [Rec’d July 16] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): Smith to W.T.B. | Report and recommendations on tonnage operations in Spain. | 1687 |
| 378 | July 17 [Rec’d July 18] | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Foreign Office note of July 4 to French Ambassador on British attitude toward proposed Purchasing Bureau in Madrid. | 1688 |
| 1342 | July 22 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): W.T.B. to Smith | Instructions to remain in Spain and obtain detailed information regarding ship situation, etc. | 1689 |
| 342 | July 22 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Acceptance of British proposals respecting functions of Inter-Allied Purchasing Bureau in Spain. | 1690 |
| 519 | July 23 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Further views of Foreign Office regarding machinery for carrying on trade with Spain. | 1690 |
| 1608 | July 31 [Rec’d Aug. 1] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): Smith to W.T.B. | Report on shipping situation in Spain; recommendations. | 1691 |
| 1631 | Aug. 2 [Rec’d Aug. 3] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): Smith to W.T.B. | Further advice and information on Spanish shipping after conferring with shipowners. | 1692 |
| 1632 | Aug. 3 [Rec’d Aug. 6] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): Davis to Leffingwell | Suggests liberal policy toward Spain in order to secure supplies for A.E.F. | 1693 |
| 1409 | Aug. 9 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): W.T.B. to Chadbourne. Repeated to London and Paris | U.S. understanding of functions of Inter-Allied Purchase and Trade Committees at Madrid. | 1694 |
| 1411 | Aug. 10 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): W.T.B. to Smith | Permission to return to the United States for conference. | 1696 |
| 1415 | Aug. 12 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): Leffingwell to Davis | U.S. fulfillment of trade agreements with Spain; currency arrangements; replacement of oil shipments destroyed en route. | 1696 |
conclusion of the spanish-american financial agreement, august 28—efforts to secure horses and mules for the american expeditionary forces—arrangements for the distribution of cotton shipments to spain
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Aug. 11 [Rec’d Aug. 13] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): Davis to Leffingwell | Interview with Spanish officials on financial arrangements for Spanish-American trade. Comments. | 1697 | |
| 1423 | Aug. 13 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Instructions regarding chartering agreement to be made with Spain. | 1699 |
| Aug. 16 [Rec’d Aug. 17] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): Davis to Leffingwell | Tentative agreement for Spanish credits in favor of N.Y. banks. Instructions requested concerning attitude toward embargo on horses and mules. | 1700 | |
| Aug. 17 [Rec’d Aug. 18] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): Davis to Leffingwell | Concessions to Spain. Licensing and distribution of cotton. | 1702 | |
| 1692 | Aug. 19 | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): Smith to W.T.B. | Leaving Spain to report in Washington; Spanish attitude prevents agreement on tonnage | 1703 |
| 1461 | Aug. 21 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): Leffingwell to Davis | Inquires methods of exchange of France and Great Britain and suggests U.S. joint financial operations with them in Spain | 1704 |
| 1704 | Aug. 21 [Rec’d Aug. 22] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): Chadbourne to W.T.B. | U.S. views on functions of Purchase and Trade Committees discussed; Inter-Allied Commercial Bureau resolution of Aug. 17 submitted. | 1705 |
| 1479 | Aug. 24 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): Leffingwell to Davis | Approves arrangements to secure banking credits in Spain. Comments on proposed exchange operations and control of cotton prices and allotments. | 1706 |
| Aug. 28 | The Special Financial Delegate in Spain to the Spanish Minister of State | Text of Spanish-American agreement concerning credits and commodity exchange, supplementary to agreement of Mar. 7. | 1707 | |
| Aug. 29 | Spanish - American financial agreement | Text of agreement with Banco Urquijo and Banco de Barcelona for establishing U.S. credit. | 1708 | |
| 1681 | Oct. 16 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): W.T.B. to Chadbourne. Repeated to McFadden | W.T.B. proposes export of sulphate of ammonia to Spain provided Spain releases mules for A.E.F. | 1711 |
| 1687 | Oct. 17 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): W.T.B. to Chadbourne | Resumption of U.S. bunker control of Spanish ships suggested, in interest of Spain. | 1712 |
| 5498 | Oct. 20 [Rec’d Oct. 21] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to McCormick | Suggests blockade measures if necessary to secure mules from Spain for use of A.E.F. | 1712 |
| 1736 | Oct. 26 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel): W.T.B. to Chadbourne | W.T.B. will support McFadden in measures to secure horses and mules from Spain. | 1713 |
| 1752 | Nov. 1 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): W.T.B. to Chadbourne | Senator Hollis has gone to Madrid as personal representative of Pershing to negotiate for horses and mules. | 1713 |
| 1771 | Nov. 5 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): W.T.B. to Chadbourne | Authorization to discuss with Spanish official lifting of cotton and petroleum for Spain and imposition of bunker control. | 1713 |
| 5706 | Nov. 4 [Rec’d Nov. 5] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Reports number of Spanish mules purchased or contracted for by the A.E.F. | 1714 |
| 6247 | Nov. 11 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Obtaining horses from Italy suggested instead of mules from Spain, thereby saving ammonium sulphate. | 1714 |
| 1797 | Nov. 12 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): W.T.B. to Chadbourne | New procedure with respect to shipments of raw cotton to Spain. | 1715 |
| 5953 | Nov. 22 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Dawes quoted on canceling of contracts for purchase of animals in Spain and Portugal. Release of sulphate of ammonia optional. | 1716 |
The Taking Over by Spain of German Ships to Replace Spanish Ships Sunk by German Submarines
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1677 | Aug. 14 [Rec’d Aug. 16] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | German ships will be taken over to replace Spanish ships sunk by German submarines. | 1716 |
| 1708 | Aug. 22 [Rec’d Aug. 23] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Germany refuses to renounce submarine war; Spain takes determined stand regarding seizure of ships. | 1717 |
| 1725 | Aug. 25 [Rec’d Aug. 26] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Germany attempts diplomatically to prevent seizure of its ships in Spanish ports. | 1718 |
| 1743 | Aug. 29 [Rec’d Aug. 30] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Meeting of Ministers, probably to discuss sinking of Spanish ship Carasa. | 1719 |
| Aug. 30 [Rec’d Aug. 31] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Spain inquires treatment accorded Germans and German ships in the United States before and after declaration of war. | 1719 | |
| 1751 | Sept. 1 [Rec’d Sept. 2] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Sinking of the Atxeri Mendi; resolution to seize a German ship for each Spanish ship destroyed. | 1719 |
| 1752 | Sept. 2 [Rec’d Sept. 3] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Interview with Minister of State on policy of retaliation for German sinkings and attitude of individual ministers. | 1720 |
| 1504 | Sept. 3 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Inquires if any action can be taken by W.T.B. to assist in diplomatic situation in Spain. | 1721 |
| 1772 | Sept. 5 | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Military attaché reports German reply to Spain regarding intention to confiscate ships. | 1721 |
| 1776 | Sept. 5 [Rec’d Sept. 7] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Suggests certain pressure on Spain to bring about favorable attitude toward Allies. | 1721 |
| 1796 | Sept. 9 [Rec’d Sept. 10] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Interview with Foreign Minister in which resolution of Associated Governments against use of German safe-conducts is presented. | 1722 |
| 1808 | Sept. 12 [Rec’d Sept. 13] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Exportation according to agreement of May 7 recommended, any pressure on Spain to come through bunkering restriction. | 1724 |
| 1565 | Sept. 17 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Doubts wisdom of bringing pressure to bear on Spain in view of financial agreement just concluded. | 1724 |
| 1826 | Sept. 17 [Rec’d Sept. 18] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | France and Great Britain consider Spanish exports of greater importance than Spanish break with Germany. | 1725 |
| 1864 | Sept. 23 [Rec’d Sept. 24] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Spain inquires what it might expect of Allies in case of war with Germany. Recommendations. | 1725 |
| 1614 | Sept. 28 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | If Spain enters war against Germany, U.S. support will be assured. | 1726 |
| 1875 | Sept. 28 [Rec’d Sept. 29] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | It is believed that German ships will be seized only after a secret understanding between Spain and Germany. | 1727 |
| 1639 | Oct. 5 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Little to be gained by Spain’s entering the war against Germany | 1727 |
| 1952 | Oct. 15 [Rec’d Oct. 16] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Temporary transfer of certain German ships to Spain apparently with German acquiescence. | 1727 |
| 1782 | Nov. 7 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Instructions to report details of transfer of German ships to Spain. | 1728 |
| 2057 | Nov. 9 [Rec’d Nov. 10] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Associated Governments will not recognize transfer of German ships to Spain. | 1728 |
The Control of Spanish in Latin American Trade—Censorship of Mails and Bunkering Regulations in Cuba
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Nov. 20, 1917 | To the Chargé in Cuba (tel.) | Necessity of establishing censorship of mails in Cuba similar to U.S. censorship. | 1729 | |
| Nov. 21, 1917 | From the Chargé in Cuba (tel.) | Cuban President approves suggestions regarding mail censorship and desires services of U.S. officer. | 1730 | |
| Nov. 28, 1917 | From the Chargé in Cuba (tel.) | Cuban decree establishing censorship on telegrams, mail, etc. | 1730 | |
| Jan. 19, 1918 | To the Consul at Barcelona (tel.); similar tel. to consuls in certain other ports | Compañía Transatlántica and Pinillos Line agree to adopt certain safeguards in consideration of U.S. bunker and ship’s stores licenses. | 1730 | |
| Feb. 16 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | U.S. representatives of Censorship Board have been sent to Cuba to act as liaison officers. | 1731 | |
| Mar. 1 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Urges censorship in Cuban ports of all mail which has not been subjected to U.S. or Allied censorship. | 1731 | |
| Mar. 9 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Pending action on mail censorship, ships arriving from Spain to-day will have mail examined. | 1732 | |
| Mar. 9 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Compliments Minister on having arranged censorship of mail in Cuba and asks report on conditions. | 1732 | |
| Mar. 13 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Necessity for U.S. control and supervision in Cuba of search of ships, passengers, etc., as well as mail censorship. | 1732 | |
| Mar. 16 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Direct U.S. control and supervision in Cuba unnecessary. Proposed suspension of voyages of Spanish ships to Mexico | 1733 | |
| Mar. 24 | From W.T.B. Representative in Cuba (tel.); to W.T.B. also | Permission requested to refuse bunkers to Spanish ship Alfonso XIII engaged to carry sugar to Mexico. | 1733 | |
| Mar. 30 | To the Consul at Barcelona (tel.); the same to consuls in certain other ports | Instructions concerning procedure to be observed toward ships of Compañía Transatlántica and Pinillos Line. | 1734 | |
| Apr. 1 [Rec’d Apr. 2] | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | The Alfonso XIII , refused coal, remains in Cuba. Cuban President proposes discontinuance of service to Mexico. | 1734 | |
| Apr. 3 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Spanish ships should discharge at Habana, then return to Spain via the United States. | 1735 | |
| Apr. 3 | From W.T.B. Representative in Cuba (tel.) | Explanation of furnishing bunkers to the Alfonso XIII . Instructions requested on bunkering Spanish ships for Mexico. | 1735 | |
| Apr. 4 | To W.T.B. Representative in Cuba (tel.) | Attention called to agreement with Spain on coaling facilities in U.S. ports; advisability of observing it. | 1736 | |
| June 4 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Mexican complaint of Cuban censoring of Bordeaux mail. Inquires grounds for reply. | 1736 | |
| June 14 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Wartime measures adopted by President Menocal. | 1737 | |
| June 19 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Inquires if wartime measures are being acted upon. U.S. coal sent to Cuba is for Cuban use only. | 1737 | |
| June 19 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Wartime measures are being acted upon by Cuba. | 1737n | |
| June 22 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.): from W.T.B. | Desires that sailings from Cuba to Mexico be restricted by refusing bunkers. | 1738 | |
| 1284 | July 2 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): W.T.B. to Chadbourne and Smith | Measures proposed to prevent evasion of U.S. jurisdiction by ships proceeding to Spain from South America and vicinity. | 1738 |
| 110 | July 2 | To W.T.B. Representative in Cuba (tel.) | W.T.B. desires that Cuba no longer extend bunkering facilities to Spanish ships bound for Mexico. | 1738 |
| July 5 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Reply to Mexican complaint unnecessary. Affirmation of right of search of neutral mail passing through belligerent territory. | 1739 | |
| 1519 | July 6 [Rec’d July 7] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): Smith and Chadbourne to W.T.B. | Question of port of call for ships from South American east coast. Rumored arrangements for Spanish import of Mexican cotton. | 1740 |
| July 6 [Rec’d July 7] | From the Assistant to W.T.B. Representative in Cuba (tel.) | Cuban assurances that bunkering of Spanish ships will be in accordance with U.S. wishes. | 1740 | |
| July 31 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Spanish ships will be furnished with only enough coal to reach Cuban ports. Exception. | 1741 | |
| 1374 | July 31 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): W.T.B. to Chadbourne and Smith | Instructions to arrange with Spanish Transatlantic and Pinillos Lines to cease calls at Mexican ports. | 1741 |
| Aug. 2 | To the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Attention called to agreement by which certain Spanish lines will carry only such cargo as approved by W.T.B. | 1741 | |
| 1382 | Aug. 3 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): W.T.B. to Chadbourne | If advisable, Spanish ships on South American route could call at British port for search and bunkers. | 1742 |
| 1418 | Aug. 12 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) | Instructions to consuls in Spain regarding proposed bunker and passport requirements for Spanish line ships bound for America. | 1742 |
| Aug. 10 [Rec’d Aug. 15] | From W.T.B. Representative in Cuba | Suggestion to agents of Spanish ships to take on coal at Porto Rico or other American port. | 1742 | |
| Aug. 21 | To W.T.B. Representative in Cuba (tel.) | Instructions to report result of efforts to cause Spanish ships to call at American ports. | 1743 | |
| Aug. 14 [Rec’d Aug. 22] | From W.T.B. Representative in Cuba | Spanish Minister refers to his Government question of bunkering at Porto Rico or other American port. | 1743 | |
| Aug. 22 | From W.T.B. Representative in Cuba (tel.): to Stabler | Spanish Minister has sent telegram to Transatlantic Co. on subject of U.S. port of call. | 1743 | |
| 1761 | Aug. 31 [Rec’d Sept. 1] | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): Chadbourne to W.T.B. | Inquires if Cuba has issued bunker rules of its own for ships not touching U.S. ports. | 1744 |
| 1535 | Sept. 9 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): W.T.B. to Chadbourne | Subject of Cuba’s bunker rules is under discussion. | 1744 |
| Sept. 18 | From W.T.B. Representative in Cuba (tel.) | Inquires if agreement has been made with Spanish lines to coal at Porto Rico or other American ports. | 1744 | |
| Sept. 20 | To W.T.B. Representative in Cuba (tel.) | No such agreement has been made. | 1744n | |
| Oct. 8 [Rec’d Oct. 9] | From the Consul at Curacao (tel.) | Text of message from Consul at Puerto Cabello: The Villamanrique desires permit to proceed to Barcelona via Venezuela. | 1745 | |
| Oct. 19 | To the Consul at Curaçao (tel.) | Message to Consul at Puerto Cabello: W.T.B. requires the Villamanrique to call at Porto Rico after leaving Venezuela. | 1745 | |
| 2113 | Nov. 20 | From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): Rickard and Chadbourne to W.T.B. | Inquiry as to authority at Habana for issuance of bunker licenses for ships sailing directly from Cuba to Spain. | 1745 |
| 1849 | Nov. 30 | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.): W.T.B. to Chadbourne | Bunker control exercised by Cuban Government; W.T.B. Representative has such authority as is delegated by Cuba | 1746 |
The Transfer of Merchant Ships from Belligerent to Neutral Flags: Attitude of the American and Allied Governments
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Mar. 21 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | The United States is asked to waive its objection to purchase by Argentina of the German ship Bahia Blanca. | 1746 | |
| Mar. 25 | To the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Conditions under which transfer of the Bahia Blanca will be recognized. | 1747 | |
| Mar. 28 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Interview with Foreign Minister on U.S. attitude toward German ships transferred to Argentine registry. | 1747 | |
| Apr. 10 | To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) | Message to Chile conditionally approving transfer of German ships to Chilean registry. | 1748 | |
| Apr. 11 [Rec’d Apr. 12] | From the Chargé in Chile (tel.) | Chile consents to U.S. conditions for lease of German ships. | 1749 | |
| Apr. 13 | To the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Certain information desired regarding proposed transfer of German ships to Argentina. | 1749 | |
| Apr. 20 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Reply to inquiry regarding routes, terms of purchase, etc., in use of German ships by Argentina. | 1750 | |
| Apr. 22 | From the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy | The British concur in recognition of transfer to Chilean flag of the Karnak, Alda, and Göttingen. | 1750 | |
| June 3 | From the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy | Proposed undertaking to be required of Argentina in use of German interned ships. | 1751 | |
| Oct. 26 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Status of ex-German ship Bahia Blanca on proposed trip to London. | 1751 | |
| Nov. 6 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | German ships are occupied by Argentine military forces. It is proposed that the Bahia Blanca carry foodstuffs for Switzerland. | 1752 | |
| Nov. 7 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Argentina requests Great Britain to recognize transfer of flag on the Bahia Blanca. | 1753 | |
| Nov. 9 | To the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Instructions to support British attitude toward proposed voyage of the Bahia Blanca. | 1753 | |
| Nov. 12 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Interview with Foreign Minister on proposed voyage of the Bahia Blanca and transfer of flag on interned ships. | 1754 |
The Censorship of Diplomatic and Consular Mail
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Jan. 5 | To the heads of diplomatic missions in Washington | Regulations governing censorship of diplomatic and consular mail entering and leaving the United States. | 1755 | |
| Jan. 5 | To the heads of certain diplomatic missions in Washington | Exceptions made to regulations governing censorship of diplomatic mail entering and leaving the United States. | 1755 | |
| 99 | Jan. 23 [Rec’d Jan. 26] | From the British Embassy | British intention to guard against breach of U.S. Trading with Enemy Act, sec. 3, case of ships calling at Halifax. | 1756 |
| 100 | Apr. 15 | To the Consul at Christiania | Reply to complaint that his mail has been opened. | 1756 |
| May 27 | To the heads of diplomatic missions in Washington | Disposition of letters which are designed to evade U.S. censorship regulations. | 1757 | |
| 9275 | June 7 [Rec’d June 20] | From the Chargé in Great Britain | Censorship by Great Britain of diplomatic mail in transit through England. | 1757 |
| 8508 | June 29 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) | Inquires present system of transit of U.S. mail pouches through England. | 1758 |
| 18 | July 1 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) | U.S. pouches are handled by Embassy messenger, and not by British postal service. | 1758 |
| 6026 | July 17 | To the Chargé in Great Britain | No exception will be taken to British postal censorship regulations as a war measure. | 1759 |
| 9552 | July 17 [Rec’d Aug. 1] | From the Chargé in Great Britain | Great Britain does not intend to apply new postal censorship regulations to U.S. Government correspondence. | 1759 |
| 235 | Aug. 29 | To the British Chargé | Not disposed to adopt measures similar to those taken by Great Britain for examination of diplomatic mail. | 1759 |
| 9749 | Aug. 22 [Rec’d Sept. 10] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain | No action has been taken in matter of British censorship of diplomatic mail in transit through England. | 1760 |
Mine Laying and the Establishment of Maritime Danger Zones: The North Sea Barrage
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 203 | July 16, 1917 | From the British Ambassador | Explanation of difference in use of British term “danger area” and German “danger zone”. | 1760 |
| 216 | July 22, 1917 | From the British Ambassador | Term “mined area” will be substituted for “danger area” in future British proclamations. | 1761 |
| IV 5 | Mar. 4, 1918 [Rec’d Mar. 6] | From the Swiss Minister | Transmits text of German supplementary declaration of Jan. 5 extending blockade zone. | 1762 |
| 581 | Mar. 12 [Rec’d Mar. 13] | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | German official warning to neutral ships against navigating German Bay except under directions of German Navy. | 1763 |
| Undated [Rec’d Apr. 29] | From the Consul General at London (tel.) | Area in North Sea delimited by Admiralty Notice No. 536 as dangerous to all shipping. | 1763 | |
| Aug. 8 [Rec’d Aug. 10] | From the British Embassy | Extract from Balfour’s telegram of Aug. 6 quoting British message to Norway giving notice of mining of North Sea. | 1764 | |
| 441 | Aug. 27 | To the Chargé in Norway (tel.) | Message to Norway warning against permitting illegal passage of enemy submarines through its territorial waters. | 1764 |
| Dec. 14 | From the Consul General at London (tel.) | Admiralty Notice No. 1462, announcing amended limits of dangerous area around Orkney Isles. | 1765 |
PART III: NEUTRAL DUTIES
The Treatment of Belligerent Submarines in Neutral Waters: The Mining by Norway of Its Territorial Waters Adjoining the North Sea Barrage
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 964 | Aug. 8 [Rec’d Aug. 9] | From the Chargé in Norway (tel.) | British demand that Norway mine certain territorial waters to prevent entry of belligerent submarines. | 1769 |
| Aug. 8 [Rec’d Aug. 10] | From the British Embassy | Balfour’s telegram of Aug. 6 quoting British representations to Norway against enemy use of its territorial waters and request for mine barrage. | 1770 | |
| 1007 | Aug. 12 [Rec’d Aug. 13] | From the Chargé in Norway (tel.) | Norway’s unsatisfactory reply to British request to close its outer channel by means of mines. | 1771 |
| 423 | Aug. 13 | To the Chargé in Norway (tel.) | Note to Norway: Representations against use of its territorial waters as channel for enemy submarines. Instructions. | 1772 |
| 1022 | Aug. 16 [Rec’d Aug. 17] | From the Chargé in Norway (tel.) | Interview with Foreign Minister in regard to barring of Norwegian waters to submarines. | 1773 |
| Aug. 19 [Rec’d Aug. 20] | From the British Chargé | British telegram to Norway demanding that its waters be closed to enemy submarines. | 1775 | |
| 1037 | Aug. 20 [Rec’d Aug. 21] | From the Chargé in Norway (tel.) | Interview with Foreign Minister: Patrols admitted inadequate and expediency of mining territorial waters stressed. | 1777 |
| 1038 | Aug. 20 [Rec’d Aug. 21] | From the Chargé in Norway (tel.) | Transmits Norway’s request for detailed information in claim that German submarines have utilized its territorial waters. | 1778 |
| 1040 | Aug. 21 [Rec’d Aug. 22] | From the Chargé in Norway (tel.) | British representations to Norway reiterated. Intimation of action to be taken if demands are not met. | 1780 |
| 435 | Aug. 24 | To the Chargé in Norway (tel.) | Disapproves of British measures in dealing with Norway, preferring not to infringe upon its territorial sovereignty. | 1781 |
| 1054 | Aug. 24 | From the Chargé in Norway (tel.) | Modification of British and French attitude toward Norway in regard to mining of its territorial waters. | 1782 |
| 441 | Aug. 27 | To the Chargé in Norway (tel.) | Note to Norway: Norway’s duty as a neutral and consequences of failure to bar submarines from its waters. | 1782 |
| 1082 | Aug. 30 [Rec’d Aug. 31] | From the Chargé in Norway (tel.) | Points emphasized in interview with Foreign Minister on use of Norwegian waters by belligerent submarines. | 1784 |
| 450 | Sept. 3 | To the Chargé in Norway (tel.) | U.S. reply to Norway’s inquiry of foreign governments whether their submarines have violated Norway’s territorial waters. | 1785 |
| 1183 | Sept. 28 [Rec’d Sept. 29] | From the Chargé in Norway (tel.) | Text of Norway’s note in defense of its policy, denying that its waters are rendezvous for foreign submarines. | 1786 |
| 1185 | Sept. 28 [Rec’d Sept. 29] | From the Chargé in Norway (tel.) | Text of Norway’s announcement of decision to mine its territorial waters. | 1787 |
| Sept. 30 | Department memorandum | Norwegian announcement of intention to mine territorial waters of Norway. | 1788 | |
| 1209 | Oct. 3 [Rec’d Oct. 4] | From the Chargé in Norway (tel.) | Text of Norway’s note verbale calling attention to placing of mines in certain areas. | 1788 |
The Treatment in a Neutral Port of the Crew of a Wrecked Belligerent Warship: The Case of the Crew of the “Seeabler”
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Mar. 10 | From the Chargé in Chile (tel.) | Question of status of officers and crew of the Seeadler. | 1789 | |
| Mar. 15 | To the Chargé in Chile (tel.) | Information regarding status of the Seeadler. Internment of crew recommended. | 1789 |
The Treatment of Armed Merchant Ships in Certain Foreign Ports
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| July 6 | To the Chargé in Honduras (tel.); the same to the Ministers in Salvador and Guatemala | Inquires treatment accorded armed merchantmen engaged in commerce. | 1790 | |
| July 9 [Rec’d July 10] | From the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) | No restrictions on entrance into Honduran ports of American ships armed only for defense. | 1790 | |
| July 11 | To the U.S. Shipping Board | Merchantmen defensively armed permitted conditionally to enter certain countries of South and Central America and the West Indies. | 1790 | |
| July 17 [Rec’d July 18] | From the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) | No restrictions imposed upon armed American ships in Guatemalan ports. | 1791 | |
| 1825 | July 31 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Inquires Netherland attitude toward entrance of American merchantmen defensively armed into Netherland colonial ports. | 1792 |
| 4057 | Aug. 22 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Armed merchantmen of belligerents are excluded from Netherland colonies, except under certain circumstances. | 1792 |
The Status in Neutral Ports of Neutral Ships Taken Over by a Belligerent
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Mar. 23 | To the Chargé in Chile (tel.); mutatis mutandis, to the representatives in Argentina, Peru, and Uruguay | Requests assurances by the government to which accredited against detention of Dutch ships taken over by the United States. | 1792 | |
| Mar. 27 | From the Chargé in Chile (tel.) | Chilean assurances regarding Dutch ships taken over by the United States. | 1793 | |
| Mar. 28 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Argentine assurances concerning Dutch ships taken over by the United States. | 1793 | |
| Apr. 2 | From the Chargé in Uruguay (tel.) | Text of Uruguayan reply to request for assurances re Dutch ships taken over by the United States. | 1794 | |
| Apr. 5 | From the Minister in Peru (tel.) | Peru gives assurance of fullest facilities for U. S. ships in commercial traffic with Peru. | 1795 | |
| May 1 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Text of Argentine reply concerning status of Dutch ships taken over by the United States. | 1795 | |
| July 24 | To the Chargé in Argentina (tel.) | Instruction to secure attorney’s opinion concerning immunity of requisitioned Dutch ships from legal proceedings in Argentina. | 1796 | |
| July 31 [Rec’d Aug. 1] | From the Chargé in Argentina (tel.) | Opinion rendered by Argentine lawyer on status of Dutch ships requisitioned by the United States. | 1796 |
The Transit through Neutral Territory of Supplies Shipped from a Belligerent Country to a Country Occupied by Its Armed Forces
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2371 | Apr. 23 [Rec’d Apr. 24] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | German demands upon the Netherlands to permit passage of troops and supplies. | 1797 |
| 2381 | Apr. 25 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | The Netherlands inquires if breaking relations with Germany would be to the interest of Associated Governments. | 1798 |
| 2383 | Apr. 25 [Rec’d Apr. 26] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Conference with Foreign Minister on German demands and attitude the Netherlands should take. | 1799 |
| 3737 | Apr. 28 [Rec’d Apr. 29] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | General Bliss transmits British views on advisability of the Netherlands remaining neutral. Reasons. | 1800 |
| 2425 | Apr. 29 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | The British and French permit Netherland acceptance of certain German demands. | 1802 |
| 2426 | Apr. 29 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Statement given Foreign Minister by British and French representatives as basis for reply to German demands. | 1802 |
| 2452 | May 3 [Rec’d May 4] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Points on which agreement has been reached between Dutch and Germans. | 1803 |
| 2462 | May 5 [Rec’d May 6] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Wolff report from Berlin and Dutch statement regarding conclusion of Netherland-German agreement. | 1803 |
| 2636 | May 16 [Rec’d May 17] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Netherland understanding with Germany said to have been reached. | 1805 |
The Prevention of Violations of Neutrality Laws by Consular Officers of Belligerent States
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2546 | Mar. 5 [Rec’d Apr. 2] | From the Minister in Switzerland | Transmits Swiss note relative to alleged participation of consular officers of belligerent countries in illegal information services. | 1805 |
| 3075 | Apr. 13 [Rec’d Apr. 16] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | French interpretation of principle of consular immunities. Question of joint presentation to Switzerland. | 1806 |
| 1773 | Apr. 19 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Disapproval of suggested joint representations to Switzerland regarding consular immunities. | 1807 |