List of Papers
[Unless otherwise specified, the correspondence is from or to officials in the Department of State.]
JAPAN
Alleged Discriminations against Japanese Nationals in the United States—Conversations in Washington Regarding a Possible Modification of the “Gentlemen’s Agreement”—Passage of the California Land Law, November 2, 1920
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 June 16 | To the Ambassador in Japan, temporarily in the
United States Department memorandum (text printed) presented to U. S. Cabinet regarding California proposed initiative legislation to prevent holding of agricultural lands by aliens not eligible to citizenship and evasions of existing restrictions. |
1 |
| June 19 | From the Governor of California Transmittal of official report of State Board of Control on subject of oriental immigration and land ownership, with comments and appeal to Federal Government for an exclusion act. |
2 |
| July 22 | Memorandum by the Ambassador in Japan, temporarily
in the United States Conversation with Japanese Ambassador on situation in California, validity of act of 1913, and strengthening of “Gentlemen’s Agreement”. Proposals for handling problem. |
12 |
| Aug. 28 | Memorandum by the Secretary of
State Interview with Japanese Ambassador regarding proposed initiative legislation in California; suggestion for informal conversations between Japanese Ambassador and Ambassador Morris to discuss modification of Gentlemen’s Agreement. |
14 |
| Sept. 12 (474) | From the Chargé in Japan (tel.) Japanese press comment on anti-Japanese movement in California. |
15 |
| Oct. 29 (401) | To the Chargé in Japan (tel.) From Ambassador Morris: Outline of proposed agreement modifying the Gentlemen’s Agreement; conclusion of conversations with Japanese Ambassador. |
16 |
| Nov. 2 (406) | To the Chargé in Japan (tel.) Department’s public statement regarding movement in California to recast State laws affecting alien land tenure. |
17 |
| Nov. 4 (570) | From the Chargé in Japan (tel.) Press comment upon Department’s public statement, upon negotiations at Washington for new agreement, and upon passage of California initiative legislation. |
17 |
| Nov. 5 (572) | From the Chargé in Japan (tel.) Further press comments upon passage of California initiative legislation; also comments upon probable attitude of new administration at Washington. |
18 |
| Nov. 15 | From the Governor of California (tel.) Information that California voted three to one against ownership or leasing of California land by ineligible aliens; insistence that any treaty negotiations with Japan will conform to these views. |
19 |
| Dec. 9 | From the Governor of
California Notification that Anti-Alien Land Initiative Law becomes effective Dec. 10 and that enforcement thereof will receive full support of Governor. |
20 |
Exchange of Notes between the United States and the Japanese Governments Expressing Regret for the Incidents of March 11, 12, and 13, 1919, at Tientsin
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 uly 21 | To the Ambassador in Japan, temporarily in the
United States Recapitulation of the facts regarding the series of clashes between U. S. and Japanese military contingents at Tientsin and of negotiations for settlement; suggestion for mutual exchange in writing of formal apologies. |
21 |
| Dec. 7 | From the Japanese Ambassador Tender of expressions of regret of Japanese Government for illegal arrest of U. S. soldiers and for misleading statement regarding their incarceration on Mar. 12, 1919. |
25 |
| Dec. 8 | To the Japanese Ambassador Acceptance of Japanese expressions of regret and repetition of U. S. expression of regret for incident of Mar. 13, when U. S. soldier struck Japanese railway official. |
26 |
| Dec. 9 (366) | To the Minister in China (tel.) Transmittal of text of notes exchanged between Department and Japanese Embassy relative to Tientsin incident, for information and such publicity as may be necessary. (Instructions to repeat to U. S. consul at Tientsin for similar action and to Embassy at Tokyo for information.) |
27 |
Taxation by Japanese Authorities of American Residents in the South Manchuria Railway Zone: Arrangements for the Payment of Voluntary Contributions
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Feb. 9 (19) | From the Consul General at
Mukden Communication to railway authorities of U. S. attitude toward attempt to levy income tax for municipal purposes on U. S. citizens in Japanese settlement. Attitude of other consular representatives at Mukden. |
27 |
| May 26 (57) | From the Consul General at Mukden Scale of tax rates for Japanese residents as guide for assessment of foreigners; consent of U. S. citizens to “voluntary” contributions based on percentage of rental value of property; Department’s instructions to Peking Legation, Jan. 7, 1910 (text printed), showing the non-political nature of Japanese control of South Manchuria Railway. |
28 |
| Nov. 19 | To the Consul General at Mukden No objection to adoption of plan of voluntary contributions; no recognition of right of railway to exercise political powers or to impose taxes upon U. S. citizens. |
31 |
| Apr. 9 (147) | From the Consul General at Mukden Railway authorities’ reply (text printed) consenting to the plan of voluntary contributions. |
32 |
Termination of Temporary Acquiescence by the United States in the Japanese Passport Regulations for the South Manchuria Railway Zone
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Apr. 6 | From the Minister in China (tel.) Japanese passport regulations for control of entry of foreigners into Port Arthur leased territory and South Manchuria Railway zone. |
33 |
| Apr. 19 | To the Minister in China (tel.) Acquiescence in passport regulations, made temporarily expedient by war; no commitment as to relative rights of China and Japan in districts; reservation of U. S. extraterritorial rights in Manchuria. |
33 |
| May 20 (2057) | From the Minister in China Correspondence with the Japanese Minister in China (texts printed) concerning U. S. acquiescence in passport regulations and U. S. reservations as to extraterritoriality rights, in which Japan denies those rights in Port Arthur leased territory but confirms them in South Manchuria Railway zone. |
34 |
| 1919 Nov. 7 (1070) | To the Chargé in China View that Japanese and Russian passport regulations in railway zones become inoperative upon ratification of the peace treaty. |
36 |
| 1920 June 24 (18) | To the Minister in China Instructions to consult with colleagues as to opportuneness of present time for dispensing with war-time restrictions in railway zones and reverting to normal status of Chinese passport requirements. |
37 |
| June 24 (824) | To the Ambassador in Great
Britain Instructions to ascertain whether British are disposed to instruct representative at Peking that present passport restrictions in railway zones are no longer necessary. (Sent, mutatis mutandis, to the Ambassador in France.) |
38 |
| Oct. 7 (268) | To the Minister in China (tel.) Request for report on conferences with colleagues regarding Department’s no. 18. |
38 |
| Oct. 11 (313) | From the Minister in China (tel.) British instructions to Legation recommending abolition of war-time passport control. Request for authorization to state that termination of war ends Japanese control. |
39 |
| Oct. 25 (343) | From the Minister in China (tel.) British instructions to representative to join U. S. Legation in nearly identic note to Japanese Minister refusing longer to acquiesce in passport regulations. Request for instructions. |
39 |
| Oct. 26 (3655) | From the Chargé in Great Britain British concurrence in U. S. suggestion regarding discontinuance of Japanese passport control over railway zones in China. |
39 |
| Oct. 28 (301) | To the Minister in China (tel.) Instructions to recommend to British Legation similar independent action rather than joint action regarding discontinuance of passport regulations, and to notify Japanese Minister of U. S. desire. |
40 |
| Nov. 6 (360) | From the Ministei in China (lei.) Note sent to Japanese Minister (text printed) notifying him of U. S. decision to discontinue acquiescence in passport regulations. Japanese stand that U. S. Government was merely informed of regulations without request for assent. |
40 |
| Dec. 9 (365) | To the Minister in China (tel.) Inquiry whether Japanese did not originally request U. S. temporary acquiescence in passport control on South Manchuria Railway. |
41 |
| Dec. 14 (434) | From the Minister in China (tel.) Japanese Legation’s note of Apr. 6, 1918 (extract printed), giving notice of passport control; Legation’s reply acquiescing in regulations, made temporarily expedient by war conditions. |
41 |
Refusal by American Schools in Korea to Assist the Japanese Police in Punishing Political Agitation among the Students
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Mar. 6 (21) | From the Consul General at Seoul Account of political agitation among mission school students resulting in faculty dismissals. Letter to Rev. A. W. Wasson of Southern Methodist Mission, Songdo, Chosen (text printed), cautioning him that local regulations for schools must control. |
42 |
| Mar. 18 (532) | From the Ambassador in Japan Despatch sent Consul General at Seoul and memorandum by Bishop Herbert Welch of the Methodist Episcopal Church concerning plan proposed for avoiding difficulty in mission schools (texts printed). |
45 |
| Apr. 9 (313) | To the Ambassador in Japan Approval of proposed use of Bishop Welch’s memorandum as basis for informal agreement on policy to be pursued in regard to U. S. mission schools. |
47 |
| June 12 (36) | From the Consul General at
Seoul Reinstatement of principal in boys’ school as result of informal conference with Governor General. |
47 |
LIBERIA
Elaboration of a Financial Plan for Liberia, as a Basis for the Loan Credit of $5,000,000 from the United States Treasury—Dissatisfaction of the Liberian Government with the Draft of the Plan
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Dec. 20 | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Instructions to ascertain whether the Liberian Government would consent to have the National City Bank act as its fiscal agent in the United States to receive advances on the loan. |
49 |
| Dec. 23 | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Consent of Liberia for National City Bank to act as its fiscal agent. |
49 |
| 1920 Jan. 22 | From the National City Bank Consent to act as fiscal agent for Liberia; request to be advised whether disbursements require approval of State or Treasury Department. |
50 |
| Feb. 13 | To the National City Bank Desirability of submitting disbursements for Department’s approval. |
51 |
| Feb. 28 (25) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Amendment to act of Jan. 22, 1919, making it necessary that any agreements made by Liberian President regarding loan shall be submitted to Legislature for approval. |
51 |
| Mar. 17 (63) | From the Minister in Liberia Letter from Financial Adviser (text printed) urging that loan credit to Liberia be made available as soon as possible. |
52 |
| Apr. 6 (208) | From the British Chargé Representations regarding reported use of receivership funds to defray expenses of U. S. loan officials, etc., as infringing on loan agreement of 1912. |
53 |
| Apr. 10 (17) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) For Worley also: Information regarding British representations; inquiry as to truth of reports and whether services of 1912 loan are prior charges on assigned revenues. |
53 |
| Apr. 17 | To the Secretary of the Navy Urgency of having a naval vessel dispatched to port of Monrovia. |
54 |
| Apr. 17 | To the Minister in Liberia For Worley also: Transmittal of draft financial plan (text printed) to be proposed as formal request of Liberian President for loan advances from U. S. Treasury. |
54 |
| Apr. 21 (31) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Worley’s reply (text printed) explaining why expenses of U. S. officials must be paid out of assigned revenues until loan is made available. |
68 |
| Apr. 28 (19) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) For Worley also: Recommendation for strict observance of 1912 agreement and suggestions as to payment of U. S. officers’ salaries. |
68 |
| May 6 (35) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Worley’s reply (text printed) regarding impracticability of observing strictly terms of 1912 agreement or suggestions made for officers’ pay. |
69 |
| May 20 (22) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) For Worley also: Courtesy call at Monrovia of U. S. S. Chattanooga en route to the United States. |
70 |
| June 8 (39) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Beneficial effect of visit of Chattanooga to Monrovia. |
70 |
| June 22 | To the Secretary of the Navy For Admiral Coontz: Acknowledgment of receipt of report on seriousness of conditions in Liberia; request that small naval vessel be stationed at Monrovia. |
70 |
| June 25 (395) | From the British Ambassador Complaint of British bondholders against nonapplication of sinking fund to payment of Liberian loan; view that payment should be met to limit of receivership funds. |
71 |
| June 28 | From the Acting Secretary of the
Navy Inability to station small naval vessel at Monrovia; possibility of having vessels call at intervals if situation so requires. |
71 |
| July 12 (31) | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Proposed agreement regarding functions and authority of officials of receivership administration (text printed) to be submitted to Liberian President for consideration in connection with financial plan. |
71 |
| July 15 (33) | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Steps proposed for Liberian rehabilitation and advancement, provided Liberian Legislature adopts loan plan. |
77 |
| July 16 | Memorandum by the Third Assistant Secretary of
State Conference with French Chargé in which France is requested to curb propaganda of its nationals in Liberia and to support U. S. financial plan for Liberia. |
78 |
| July 23 (48) | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Substance of President’s amendments to Department’s financial plan; disapproval of Financial Adviser and Charge; draft protest by Charge submitted for Department’s approval (text printed). |
79 |
| July 24 (50) | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) President’s submission of Department’s financial plan to Legislature with statement that his counter plan is at disposal of that body. |
82 |
| Aug. 2 (53) | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Drift of sentiment in Legislature away from Department’s loan plan and favorable consideration of President’s counter plan. Urgent request for instructions. |
83 |
| Aug. 2 (38) | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Note for Liberian President (text printed) urging adoption of Department’s plan and warning that rejection might necessitate consideration of U. S. mandate over Liberia; authorization for publication. |
84 |
| Aug. 16 (1376) | To the Chargé in France (tel.) Request for facilitation of telephone communication with Legation at Monrovia and for French support of U. S. financial plan. |
84 |
| Aug. 17 (58) | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Report of strong French representations to Liberia for grant of railway concession and for rejection of U. S. loan policy, reserving French rights. |
85 |
| Aug. 17 (1567) | From the Chargé in France (tel.) French promise to investigate cable situation and to accord every facility to U. S. officials in Liberia; agreement to instruct representative in Liberia in sense desired. |
86 |
| Aug. 21 (59) | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Adjournment of Legislature after authorizing President to send commission to the United States to negotiate for loan credit on counter-plan basis. Charge’s suggestions. |
86 |
| Aug. 25 (103) | From the Chargé in Liberia Liberian reply to U. S. note to President (text printed) defending amendments to financial plan and protesting publication of correspondence. |
88 |
| Aug. 25 (1398) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Instructions to discover from Foreign Office precise orders its representative in Liberia received regarding support of U. S. loan plan. |
94 |
| Aug. 30 (1624) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) French instructions to representative in Liberia to urge claims of French nationals and to avoid interference with U. S. plans. French view that support of U. S. financial plan should have reciprocal U. S. support of French railway scheme. |
94 |
| Aug. 31 (1433) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Inconsistency of acts of French Chargé in Liberia as compared with avowed French policy; U. S. expectation of French support of U. S. financial plan. |
94 |
| Sept. 8 (1670) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Foreign Office instructions to Chargé in Liberia (text printed) in reply to U. S. request for French support of loan plan. |
95 |
| Sept. 16 [15?] (66) | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Refusal of Financial Adviser to approve Liberian loan from Bank of British West Africa to defray expenses of commission to the United States. Liberia’s failure to consult Financial Adviser or Legation in matter. |
96 |
| Undated [Rec’d Oct. 4] | From the British Embassy Representations against U. S. policy in Liberia as being detrimental to interests of British investors. |
97 |
| Oct. 21 (73) | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Authorization by bank’s London headquarters for loan to Liberia, notwithstanding disapproval of Financial Adviser. Request for instructions. |
98 |
| Oct. 21 (74) | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Foreign Secretary’s complaint against U. S. failure to reply to note enclosed in Charge’s 103. Recommendations. |
99 |
| Oct. 27 (80) | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Note from Foreign Secretary (text printed) announcing appointment of commissioners to the United States and inquiring whether mission would be acceptable. |
100 |
| Oct. 30 | From the Liberian Consul General at
Baltimore Request that the United States receive special commission appointed to continue loan-plan negotiations. |
100 |
| Nov. 1 (710) | From the British Ambassador Inquiry regarding failure to pay certain coupons of Liberian gold loan of 1913. |
102 |
| Nov. 1 (51) | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Approval of Financial Adviser’s action in refusing to approve loan from Bank of British West Africa. Loan, however, to be approved, if the United States agrees to receive commission. |
103 |
| Nov. 2 (53) | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) British charge that Worley has failed to transmit all receivership receipts for payment to bondholders. Inquiries. |
103 |
| Nov. 2 (54) | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Instructions to make oral representations to President regarding his attitude toward loan plan and to inform Liberian Government that the United States will receive commission only if authorized to reach definite agreement. |
103 |
| Nov. 13 (84) | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Report of remittance to London for 1912 loan and of small working balance left on hand. |
105 |
| Nov. 17 (86) | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Opinion that oral representations will not change President’s attitude on loan plan. Note of Secretary of State (text printed) stating departure of commission postponed until Legislature gives authorization suggested by the United States. |
105 |
| Nov. 17 (57) | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Instructions to call attention of Secretary of State to Liberia’s failure to comply with provisions of reform program of 1917 in appointment of commission and arrangements for loan without consultation with Financial Adviser. |
105 |
| Dec. 1 (137) | From the Chargé in Liberia Note from Liberian Secretary of State (text printed) in justification of course taken regarding appointment of commission and arrangements for loan. Comments. |
106 |
| Dec. 17 (65) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Instructions to request immediate explanation why provisions of reform program were ignored in contracting loan from Bank of British West Africa. |
108 |
| Dec. 17 (66) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Conversations with member of British Foreign Office regarding opposition of British commercial interests in Liberia to U. S. loan plan. Instructions. |
109 |
| Dec. 21 (97) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Information that correspondence with Liberian Secretary of State has been forwarded to Department and suggestion that no action on instruction 65 be taken until despatch 137 has been examined. |
109 |
Recommendations by the United States Government Looking toward a Stricter Observance of the 1917 Program of Administrative Reform
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Oct. 23 (55) | To the Minister in Liberia Representations regarding refusal of Liberian Government to refer to Financial Adviser applications for concessions in accordance with the requirements of the act of Aug. 7, 1917. |
110 |
| Dec. 9 (58) | To the Minister in Liberia Instructions to call attention to unfriendly attitude and lack of cooperation on part of Legislature, calculated to nullify provisions of reform program. |
111 |
| Dec. 26 | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Functioning of Departments of Interior, War, and Education under one head; intention of President-elect to separate them, each having head with Cabinet rank. |
112 |
| 1920 Jan. 7 (3) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Importance of combining administrative departments in order to keep expenditures at minimum. Necessity for concurrence of Worley in any changes, after submission to Department. |
113 |
| Jan. 20 (5) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) President’s insistence upon separation of departments; Worley’s observations and recommendations. |
113 |
| Jan. 22 (6) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Legislation increasing salaries and allowances and granting concession to Mountain Mining Co. without advice or approval of Financial Adviser. Recommendations of Minister and Financial Adviser. |
115 |
| Jan. 26 (7) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Warning to Liberia that loan negotiations will be suspended unless assurance is given of intention to abide by reform program. |
116 |
| Jan. 30 (8) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Government appointment of new customs officials without consulting Financial Adviser, producing disorganization in service. Request for instructions. |
116 |
| Feb. 5 (10) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) For Worley also: U. S. refusal to countenance disposition to increase expenditures and ignore recommendations of Financial Adviser. Request for views. |
117 |
| Feb. 7 (12) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Repeal of acts granting Mountain Mining Co. concession and increase in salaries; and official assurance of cooperation in carrying out agreement. |
117 |
| Feb. 13 (15) | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Proposal of authorized statement that Department cannot sanction budget which includes salary for more than one Cabinet minister for War, Interior, and Education, until revenues permit. |
118 |
| Feb. 19 (13) | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Authorization for statement proposed in Charge’s no. 15. |
118 |
| Feb. 27 (23) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Creation of new offices and salaries without knowledge of Financial Adviser, thus rendering effective reforms impossible. |
119 |
| Feb. 27 (24) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Concession granted to French Cable Co. at Monrovia, with approval of President, against urgent advice of Legation and Financial Adviser. |
119 |
| Feb. 28 (26) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Liberian refusal to accept Department’s interpretation of act of Aug. 7, 1917, regarding concessions; proposal of concessions board of three members, Financial Adviser to be one. Latter’s disapproval. |
120 |
| Feb. 28 (16) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) For Worley also: Demand for unequivocal statement from Liberian President as to whether he intends to continue policy opposed to principles laid down in reform program of 1917. |
121 |
| Mar. 2 (28) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Government’s insistence upon necessity for separate Cabinet minister for education. |
121 |
| July 14 (32) | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Inquiry whether concession to French Cable Co. has been approved or vetoed by President. |
122 |
| July 17 (47) | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) President’s approval of concession granted by Legislature to French Cable Co. |
122 |
| July 22 (34) | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Instructions to inform President of U. S. refusal to recognize concession to French Cable Co. and to ascertain what steps he intends to take. |
122 |
| Sept. 14 (65) | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) President’s reaffirmation of position already taken on matter of granting concessions. Worley’s statement that King, as President-elect, in conversation at Department, agreed to adhere to U. S. interpretation of act of Aug. 7, 1917. |
123 |
| Sept. 30 (48) | To the Chargi in Liberia (tel.) Official corroboration of Worley’s statement that Liberian President agreed to adhere to U. S. interpretation of act of Aug. 7, 1917; insistence upon submission of applications for concessions to Financial Adviser; request for written statement from President defining his position and intentions. |
124 |
| Oct. 24[?] (72) | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Memorandum of President’s reply (text printed) disavowing promise to adhere to act of Aug. 7, 1917, but giving assurances of willingness to withhold approval of concessions pending favorable recommendation thereon from Washington and pending conclusion of loan negotiations. |
124 |
| Oct. 23 (77) | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Applications of certain French companies for cable and railway concessions, to be submitted to Legislature. |
126 |
| Nov. 17 (56) | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Department’s proposal to act as arbitrator in case Financial Adviser’s advice does not meet with approval of Liberian Government. |
126 |
| Dec. 22 (98) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Financial Adviser’s disapproval of concessions now before Legislature; President’s message to Congress recommending that no concessions be granted pending negotiations for U. S. loan. |
128 |
MEXICO
Revolution of 1920
origins and progress of the revolutionary movement against the carranza government-requests by united states representatives in mexico for naval protection; dispatch of united states ships to Mexican ports-overthrow and death of president carranza and the election of adolfo de la huerta as provisional president?-withdrawal of united states naval units from mexican territorial waters-suppression of counter-revolutionary movements
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Jan. 7 (2739) | From the Charge in Mexico Return of Ambassador Bonillas presumably to initiate campaign for Presidency. |
129 |
| Jan. 20 (2789) | From the Chargé in Mexico Publication of manifesto of National Democratic Party, launching campaign of Bonillas for Presidency and appealing to Obregón and Gonzalez to retire from race. |
129 |
| Feb. 9 (279) | From the Consul at Nogales Press account of Obregón campaign; Huerta’s failure to attend conference of governors at Mexico City. |
130 |
| Feb. 11 (2864) | From the Chargé in Mexico Press criticism of purpose of conference of governors, which allegedly discussed means of guaranteeing liberty of suffrage in coming Presidential elections. |
131 |
| Mar. 16 (2977) | From the Chargé in Mexico Portion of Obregón platform relating to international matters (text printed). |
132 |
| Mar. 27 (81) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Obregón’s accusation of connivance on part of administration in favor of BoniUas’ candidacy. President’s denial of charge. |
132 |
| Mar. 30 | From the Consul at Nogales (tel.) Fear in Sonora of establishment of military government by Carranza; notice of impending railway strike. |
133 |
| Apr. 5 | To the Consul at Guaymas (tel.) Instructions to report on situation and reason for request for warship at Guaymas. |
133 |
| Apr. 7 | From the Consul at Guaymas (tel.) Reasons for request for warship. |
133 |
| Apr. 7 | From the Consul at Nogales (tel.) Protest of State congress to Carranza against attempt to take military command of Sonora and to impose upon nation the candidacy of Bonillas. |
134 |
| Apr. 8 | To the Consul at Guaymas (tel.) Unwillingness to recommend warship for Guaymas unless circumstances so warrant. Instructions. |
134 |
| Apr. 10 | From the Consul at Nogales (tel.) Sonora’s message of defiance to Carranza; retaliatory reply. |
135 |
| Apr. 10 | From the Consul at Guaymas (tel.) Legislative indorsement of Governor’s action, voting him power over finances and war. Desire for U. S. warship. |
135 |
| Apr. 11 | From the Consul at Nogales (tel.) The taking over of Federal offices by State of Sonora and complete revolt against Carranza regime. Active support of Obregón. |
136 |
| Apr. 12 (101) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Obregón general reports Sonora in open rebellion and requests asylum in U. S. Embassy in event of failure of plans. |
136 |
| Apr. 13 | To the Consul at Guaymas (tel.) Suggestion to Navy Department to send warship to Guaymas. |
137 |
| Apr. 14 (3060) | From the Chargé in Mexico Immediate causes of Mexican political crisis in Presidential campaign, namely, detention of Obregón in Mexico City and coup d’Stat of Sonora. |
137 |
| Apr. 14 (114) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel). Instructions to limit actions to cause of humanity and not further political projects. |
139 |
| Apr. 16 | From the Consul at Mazatlan (tel.) Transfer of capital of Sinaloa to Mazatlan; occupation of remainder of State by rebels. |
139 |
| Apr. 16 | From the Consul at Mazatlan (tel.) Concentration in Mazatlan in anticipation of state of siege; desire of Mexicans and foreigners for U. S. warship. |
139 |
| Apr. 17 | To the Mexican Chargé Acknowledgment of note complaining of use of U. S. territory as a base of operations by Villistas. |
140 |
| Apr. 17 | From the Consul at Nogales (tel.) Chinese request for asylum in the United States; detention of mail; protest of Arizona business men against granting permission to Carranza troops to cross U. S. territory. |
140 |
| Apr. 20 | From the Consul at Nuevo Laredo (tel.) Appointment by Carranza of new Governor for Sonora; report of revolt in Michoacan and presence of Obregón. |
141 |
| Apr. 20 | From the Consul at Nogales (tel.) Certain other States openly favor attitude taken by Sonora. |
141 |
| Apr. 20 | To the Consul at Nogales (tel.) Instructions regarding asylum for Chinese and delivery of mail for Americans in Sonora; denial that the United States has received request for transport of Carranza troops to Sonora via U. S. territory. |
142 |
| Apr. 20 | From the Consul at Vera Cruz (tel.) Urgent recommendation for U. S. warship on account of grave situation. |
142 |
| Apr. 21 | To the Consul at Mazatlan (tel.) Suggestion to Navy Department to send warship to Mazatlan and Topolobampo. |
142 |
| Apr. 23 | To the Consul at Vera Cruz (tel.) Inquiry made at Navy Department as to availability of warship for Vera Cruz and neighborhood should emergency arise. (Same, mutatis mutandis, to consul at Frontera.) |
143 |
| Apr. 24 | From the Consul at Vera Cruz (tel.) Sudden and dangerous possibilities in situation and need for presence of warship before emergency arises. |
143 |
| Apr. 24 (134) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) British information regarding serious condition in Tux-pam and need for protection of U. S. property. |
143 |
| Apr. 24 (138) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Opinion that legations of British and certain other nations would be more generous than the United States in extending privileges of asylum to political refugees. |
144 |
| Apr. 25 (137) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Proposed withdrawal of Bonillas and Gonzalez as candidates and calling of convention to select compromise candidate. |
144 |
| Apr. 26 | From the Consul at Nogales (tel.) Resignation of Mexican consul general at New York as protest against Carranza’s attitude toward Sonora. Huerta’s acceptance of appointment as chief executive of States allying themselves with Sonora. |
144 |
| Apr. 26 | From the Consul at Vera Cruz (tel.) Report of plan of rebels to attack Vera Cruz; possibility of looting in absence of U. S. warship. |
145 |
| Apr. 26 | From the Consul at Frontera (tel.) Need of warship to protect U. S. citizens and their interests against bands of revolutionists threatening Frontera. |
145 |
| Apr. 26 (123) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Report of unsuccessful attack by rebels upon Tuxpam; order for the Thornton to proceed to that point. |
145 |
| Apr. 28 (126) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Report that Obregón is proceeding toward Mexico City with force of nine or ten thousand men. |
145 |
| Apr. 28 | To the Consul at Vera Cruz (tel.) Availability of U. S. S. Sacramento now at Tampico for immediate visit to Vera Cruz, Puerto Mexico, and Frontera. Instructions to inform Frontera. |
146 |
| Apr. 29 | From the Consul at Vera Cruz (tel.) Danger of sudden attacks and need for warship to be stationed at Vera Cruz. |
146 |
| Apr. 29 | From the Consul at Vera Cruz (tel.) British consul’s request to be informed whether U. S. warships will be sent to Vera Cruz. |
146 |
| Apr. 29 | From the Consul at Tampico (tel.) Indications of great crisis developing suddenly at Tampico; inadequacy of U. S. naval force at Tampico. |
146 |
| May 3 | To the Consul at Vera Cruz (tel.) Instructions to inform British consul of U. S. intention to station large vessel at Vera Cruz and six destroyers there and at Tampico. (Substance sent to Chargé in Mexico.) |
147 |
| May 5 | From the Consul at Torreon (tel.) Request for instructions regarding Chinese appeal for U. S. protection in case of emergency. Concentration of Durango military forces in Mexico City. |
147 |
| May 5 | To the Consul at Salina Cruz (tel.) Dispatch of additional U. S. vessels to Mexican east coast and plan for call of warships at gulf ports at intervals. |
147 |
| May 7 (183) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Abandonment of capital by Carranza and Cabinet who were preceded by troop trains bound for Vera Cruz. |
148 |
| May 7 | From the Consul at Monterey (tel.) Preparations for complete evacuation of Monterey. Request for relief for consulate. |
148 |
| May 7 (135) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Dispatch of several warships to Atlantic ports of Mexico. Instructions to secure opinions of other missions as to ways and means to protect aliens. |
148 |
| May 7 | To the Consul at Torreon (tel.) Authorization to exercise informal good offices with local Mexican authorities in behalf of Chinese seeking protection. |
149 |
| May 8 | From the Consul at Vera Cruz (tel.) Improved conditions due to discretion and firmness of General Sanchez, who has control of situation. |
149 |
| May 9 (192) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Entrance into Mexico City of General Obregón with several thousand troops. |
150 |
| May 13 (3149) | From the Chargé in Mexico Plan of Agua Prieta (text printed) for restoration of national sovereignty of the people. |
150 |
| Undated [Rec’d May 17] | From the Consul at Manzanillo (tel.) Arrival of destroyer Thornton at Manzanillo, thus saving town from violence by bandits. |
153 |
| May 18 | To the Consul at Frontera (tel.) Navy Department requested to send light draft vessel to Frontera and Carmen. |
153 |
| May 22 (240) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Publication of official bulletin from Obregón headquarters stating Carranza has been killed. |
153 |
| May 24 (248) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Unofficial character of iuneral services of Carranza. |
153 |
| May 24 (253) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Election of de la Huerta as Provisional President by Mexican Congress in extraordinary session. |
154 |
| May 25 (260) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Foreign Office statement regarding circumstances of Carranza’s death and supervision by Provisional President of general elections for a successor. |
154 |
| June 19 (173) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Withdrawal of U. S. naval units in Mexican waters with few exceptions. |
155 |
| July 14 | From the Consul at Nuevo Laredo (tel.) Exchange of letters with Mexican general (texts printed) in which consul refuses advice to leave post for safety and warns against destruction of American lives and property. |
155 |
| July 16 | From the Consul at Monterey (tel.) Imprisonment of Pablo Gonzalez; defeat of revolutionary forces. |
156 |
| July 28 (348) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Measures to defeat rebellion of Governor Cantu in northern district of Lower California. |
156 |
| July 28 | From the Consul at Mexicali (tel.) Reports of intended attacks upon Cantu adherents. Appeal to Department for unofficial efforts to arrange peaceful settlement in the cause of U. S. business interests. |
157 |
| July 29 | From the Consul at Mexicali (tel.) Warning to two U. S. aviators, employed by Cantu as instructors on civil basis, against rendering military service. |
157 |
| July 30 | To the Consul at Mexicali (tel.) Instructions to facilitate work of military intelligence officer, Calexico, in trying to prevent aviators from violating neutrality laws. |
157 |
| July 31 | From the Consul at Piedras Negras (tel.) Surrender of Villa forces, Villa being given command of rurales in Chihuahua with 200 picked men; disbandment or induction into regular army of remainder of forces. |
158 |
| July 31 | To the Consul at Mexicali (tel.) Instructions to convey to Cantu U. S. refusal to permit the exportation of arms and munitions to either faction in Mexico and to warn against disorders across border. |
158 |
| July 31 (196) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to inform Foreign Secretary that troops en route to Lower California are expected to avoid hostilities near international frontier and to protect irrigation canals. |
158 |
| July 31 | From the Consul at Mexicali (tel.) Permit agent at Calexico requested to take up border cards of aviators in Cantu’s service. |
159 |
| Aug. 3 (353) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Foreign Minister’s assurance that all possible measures will be taken for protection of U. S. lives and property near frontier and for preservation of irrigation canals. |
159 |
| Aug. 5 | To the Consul at Mexicali (tel.) Approval of action taken regarding aviators’ border cards. |
159 |
| Aug. 6 | From the Consul at Mexicali (tel.) Failure of plan to take up border permit of Goree, aviator in Cantu’s service; recommendations. |
160 |
| Aug. 7 | To the Consul at Mexicali (tel.) Instructions for Goree threatening cancelation of privileges as U. S. citizen. |
160 |
| Aug. 18 | From the Consul at Mexicali (tel.) Cantu’s surrender and termination of factional strife in his district. |
161 |
| Sept. 24 | To the Secretary of the Navy Opinion that minor naval units in Mexican waters may safely be withdrawn. |
161 |
| Dec. 27 | To the First Secretary of the Mexican
Embassy Conspiracy indictments against certain persons, brought by grand jury at San Antonio, Tex., upon recommendation of agents of Department of Justice. |
161 |
Question of the Recognition of the Provisional Government by the United States
informal conversations in washington between the under secretary of state and the agents of the provisional government-attitude of other governments toward recognition
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 May 5 | From the Consul at Tampico (tel.) Demand of rebel commander in de facto control at Port Lobos for payment to him in advance of export tax on oil. |
162 |
| May 8 | To the Consul at Tampico (tel.) Citation of principles of international law on subject of payment of customs duties and taxes to de facto authority; advice to oil operators. |
162 |
| May 12 | From the J. A. Medina Company Request for advice whether consular fees on shipments of merchandise to Mexican ports should be paid to representative of Carranza government or new regime. |
163 |
| May 13 | From the Consul at Nogales (tel.) Note from Huerta seeking friendly relations with the United States and giving assurances of good faith and security to foreign investments. |
163 |
| May 18 | From the Consul at Nogales (tel.) Consideration of some plan by which Huerta may meet immediate expenses of troops during reconstruction period. |
164 |
| May 20 | From the Confidential Agent of the Provisional
Government of Mexico His appointment as confidential agent to succeed Gen. Salvador Alvarado. |
164 |
| May 20 | From the Confidential Agent of the Provisional
Government of Mexico Affirmation of peaceful conditions in Mexico, guaranty of protection to foreigners, and request for informal exchange of views with the United States. |
165 |
| May 21 | To the Consul at Nogales (tel.) Warning against any act which might be construed as recognition of new regime. |
165 |
| May 22 | From the Mexican Chargé Representations against activities of rebel agents in the United States. |
166 |
| May 25 (158) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Reasons for U. S. nonreeognition of de facto government of Mexico; warning against any act which might be construed as recognition. |
167 |
| May 26 (3166) | From the Chargé in Mexico Comparative freedom of Mexico from banditry; reported offer of reward for Villa, dead or alive; desire of new regime for de facto recognition at least. |
167 |
| May 26 | To the J. A. Medina Company Information and advice regarding payment of consular fees on shipments of merchandise to Mexican ports. |
168 |
| May 28 (267) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Notification to diplomatic corps of Mexican congressional decree declaring Huerta Substitute President and calling him to take oath of office. |
168 |
| May 30 | From the Consul at Manzanillo (tel.) Invitation to visit Mexico City as guest of Provisional President; recommendation that acceptance is impracticable. |
169 |
| June 1 (271) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Press report of Chinese recognition of new Provisional Government. |
169 |
| June 3 | To the Consul at Manzanillo (tel.) Concurrence in nonacceptance of Huerta’s invitation. |
169 |
| June 4 (277) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Chilean and Japanese instructions to their representatives to proceed in harmony with U. S. Embassy in regard to situation in Mexico. |
170 |
| June 4 (165) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Inquiries as to recognition of Mexican Government by other foreign governments. |
170 |
| June 5 (278) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Report that China alone has recognized present administration. |
170 |
| June 5 | From the Mexican Chargé Notification of delivery of Embassy over to Alvaro Torre Díaz, who will be in charge of Mexican interests. |
170 |
| June 7 | Chief of the Division of Mexican Affairs to the
Second Assistant Secretary of State Granting of Mexican Chargers request for special patrolman for Embassy in anticipation of trouble with political adversaries. |
171 |
| June 11 (285) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Selection of Iglesias Calderón as Huerta’s confidential agent at Washington. |
171 |
| June 15 (288) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Reported view of France that Provisional Government is legally constituted and that recognition is unnecessary. |
171 |
| June 16 (3202) | From the Chargé in Mexico Enumeration of foreign governments which, it is reported, will soon recognize Huerta government. |
172 |
| June 17 | From the Consul at Chihuahua (tel.) Request for instructions as to recognition of signature of present Governor of Chihuahua. |
173 |
| June 19 | To the Consul at Chihuahua (tel.) No authorization for recognition of official signature of Chihuahua Governor, who is appointee of present regime. |
173 |
| June 22 | To the Consul at Nuevo Laredo (tel.) Request that courtesies be extended Iglesias Calderón as distinguished private citizen proceeding to Washington. |
173 |
| June 29 | From the Special Representative of the Provisional
Government of Mexico Request for interview with Chief of Division of Mexican Affairs and proffer of salutation to the President. |
173 |
| June 30 | Memorandum by the Under Secretary of
State Informal conversation with Iglesias Calderón in which he seeks mutual understanding with view to establishing official relations between the two Governments. |
174 |
| July 2 | From the Confidential Agent of the Provisional
Government of Mexico Notification of delivery of Embassy over to Iglesias Calderón, Mexican High Commissioner, with rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. |
176 |
| July 17 (331) | From the Chargi in Mexico (tel.) Recognition of Mexican Government by Venezuela. |
177 |
| Aug. 17 (366) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Press report of alleged conditions made to Iglesias Calderón under which U. S. recognition will be granted. |
177 |
| Aug. 18 (207) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Denial of any promises to Iglesias Calderón regarding recognition of present regime in Mexico. |
177 |
| Aug. 19 (370) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) No authorization for Iglesias Calderón to receive from U. S. Government any conditions relating to recognition of Mexican Government. |
177 |
| Aug. 24 | Memorandum by the Under Secretary of
State Informal conversations with Iglesias Calderón regarding U. S. recognition and Mexico’s failure to fulfill international obligations particularly as to oil properties. |
178 |
| Aug. 30 | Memorandum by the Under Secretary of
State Informal conversation with Iglesias Calderón regarding purchase of U. S. torpedo-boat destroyers and continuation of question of recognition. |
180 |
| Sept. 5 | From Mr. Robert Murray (tel.) Desire of Pesqueira, general financial agent of Mexico, for interview to discuss petroleuxn controversy, which he is endeavoring to arrange by direct negotiations with heads of companies. |
182 |
| Sept. 7 | To Mr. Robert Murray (tel.) Granting of audience by Chief of Division of Mexican Affairs to Pesqueira. |
182 |
| Sept. 13 | Report of the Chargé in Mexico Interview with President-elect Obregón, who stressed necessity for union of nations of Western Hemisphere for protection against Old World aggression. |
182 |
| Sept. 23 | Memorandum by the Under Secretary of
State Informal conversation with Iglesias Calderón, latter announcing Huerta’s desire to remove all obstacles to resumption of friendly relations and regretting failure to deliver Huerta’s letter to President Wilson. |
183 |
| Sept. 23 | Memorandum by the Under Secretary of
State Informal conversation with Pesqueira in further consideration of question of recognition, latter suggesting agreement providing for arbitration commission. |
185 |
| Sept. 25 (3390) | From the Charge in Mexico Letter from President of Costa Rica to Huerta acknowledging announcement of Provisional Presidency. |
187 |
| Sept. 27 (401) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Confirmation of report that Mexican Minister to Argentina has presented his credentials. |
187 |
| Oct. 6 (410) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Recognition of Mexican Government by Honduras and Salvador. |
187 |
| Oct. 13 (416) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Letter from President of Swiss Confederation to Huerta acknowledging announcement of Provisional Presidency. |
188 |
| Oct. 15 (423) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Announcement of Pesqueira’s departure for Washington as personal representative of Huerta and confidential agent of Government to resume negotiations begun by Iglesias Calderón. |
188 |
| Oct. 24 (102) | From the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) Hesitation on part of Brazil to accept Mexican appointed minister, desiring first to consult V. S. Government. |
188 |
| Oct. 26 | From the Confidential Agent of the Government of
Mexico Presentation of Mexico’s position and ambitions under new regime; proposal of joint arbitration commission for settlement of difficulties; disavowal of retroactive or violative character of art. 27 of Mexican Constitution. |
189 |
| Oct. 26 (60) | To the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) Instructions to state that, when decision is reached regarding recognition of Mexican Government, notice will be given Brazil. |
191 |
| Oct. 27 (3442) | From the Chargé in Mexico Letter from President of Guatemala to Huerta acknowledging announcement of Provisional Presidency. |
192 |
| Oct. 29 (62) | To the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) Press statement issued by the Secretary of State (excerpt printed) conceding that Mexican conciliatory attitude offers basis upon which preliminaries to recognition can proceed. Instructions. |
192 |
| Oct. 30 (105) | From the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) Presentation of the Secretary’s press statement; postponement of recognition of Mexican Minister-designate. |
193 |
| Nov. 6 (440) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Huerta’s disavowal of alleged agreement for recognition by certain governments under specified conditions included in protocols and special treaties. |
193 |
| Nov. 11 (444) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Recognition of present Mexican regime by Colombia. |
194 |
| Nov. 19 | From the Governor of California (tel.) Request for advice regarding acceptance of invitation tendered several U. S. Governors to attend inaugural ceremonies of Obregón. |
194 |
| Nov. 20 | To the Governor of California (tel.) Reluctance in giving advice; significance of presence of those in high official station, in view of U. S. nonrecognition. |
194 |
| Nov. 25 | To the Confidential Agent of the Government of
Mexico Sympathetic approbation regarding Mexico’s new policies; suggestion that commissioners be promptly designated by both countries to formulate treaty embodying agreements reached. |
195 |
| Nov. 27 (457) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Notification regarding date of inauguration and reservation of box for diplomatic corps. Doubt as to who will attend. |
196 |
| Nov. 29 (457) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Italy’s intention to recognize Mexican Government after the United States has done so. |
197 |
| Nov. 29 (458) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Official notification to chiefs of foreign missions that President will receive them Dec. 1. Charge’s intention not to attend in absence of instructions. |
197 |
| Nov. 29 (246) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to inform Foreign Office in writing of authorization to attend inauguration in private capacity. |
197 |
| Nov. 30 | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Decision that Charge’s attendance Dec. 1 at formal ceremony is unwise. |
197 |
| Dec. 8 (470) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Resumption of official relations between Mexico and Japan, formal recognition deemed unnecessary. |
198 |
| Dec. 9 (3515) | From the Chargé in Mexico Attendance at official reception, Dec. 1, by all members of resident diplomatic corps except U. S. members. |
198 |
| Dec. 11 (473) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Recognition of Mexican Government by the Netherlands. |
198 |
| Dec. 30 (3552) | From the Chargé in Mexico Press statement that France denies having made any declaration in regard to recognition of Mexico. |
198 |
| Dec. 31 (3556) | From the Chargé in Mexico Letter from President of Germany to Huerta (text printed) acknowledging notification of election and expressing wish for friendly relations between Germany and Mexico. |
199 |
Protection of American Oil Interests
mexican executive decree of January 17, 1920, enabling oil companies to acquire provisional drilling permits-decree of march 12 and circular of april 21, governing oil development in the federal zones-continued acceptance by the mexican authorities of denouncements made by third parties upon the properties of american companies—informal representations by the united states
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Jan. 21 (2793) | From the Chargé in Mexico Prospect of some arrangement whereby U. S. oil companies may receive provisional permits for drilling operations in Mexico. Communications between Rodolfo Montes and T. J. Ryder of Aguila Oil Co. (texts printed). |
200 |
| Jan. 23 | From the Association of Mexican
Producers Telegram from Carranza quoting Executive order of Jan. 17 enabling oil companies to acquire provisional drilling permits and association’s reply (texts printed). |
203 |
| Mar. 20 (79) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Presidential decree signed Mar. 12 authorizing concessions for developing oil lands on national territory and reaffirming principle of dominium directum of nation over subsoil. |
205 |
| Apr. 20 (3062) | From the Chargé in Mexico Executive decree of Mar. 12, 1920 (text printed), establishing regulations for granting of petroleum concessions on national territory. |
205 |
| May 4 (3129) | From the Chargé in Mexico Circular no. 10 of Mexican Department of Industry, Commerce, and Labor, Apr. 21, 1920 (text printed), establishing regulations for the execution of Executive decree of Mar. 12, 1920. |
210 |
| Aug. 3 | From the Association of Producers of Petroleum in
Mexico Requests that steps be taken to end invasion of property rights under decree of Mar. 12 which permits concessions in towpathte, called Federal zones, adjacent to navigable streams. |
217 |
| Aug. 13 (203) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to make informal representations against denouncements by third persons including refusal of right to conduct drilling operations by U. S. owners on their own property. |
219 |
| Aug. 18 (1450) | To the Chargé in Mexico Instructions to bring informally to attention of authorities U. S. intention to support American citizens against threatened confiscation of rights in Federal zones. |
220 |
| Oct. 21 | From the General Solicitor of the Standard Oil
Company of New Jersey Specific cases of applications for Federal zone concessions on company’s properties, with prospect of favorable consideration. Request for action. |
221 |
| Nov. 15 | From the Association of Producers of Petroleum in
Mexico Insidious character of oil concessions in Federal zones offsetting wells owned by association. Request for good offices. |
222 |
| Dec. 31 (489) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Mexican refusal of amparos requested by several U. S. oil companies against denouncements made by third parties. |
225 |
| Dec. 31 | From the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the
Association of Producers of Petroleum in Mexico Request that attention of Mexican authorities be called to seriousness of wholesale denouncements of U. S. properties in favor of Mexicans. |
225 |
MEXICO
Measures Proposed by the International Committee of Bankers on Mexico for the Protection of Investors in Mexican Securities
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Mar. 30 (97) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Press report of Mexico’s intention to resume interest payments on foreign debts. Inquiries. |
226 |
| Apr. 16 (110) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Official statement that interest payments will eventually be resumed and that coupons longest due will be paid first. |
226 |
| Apr. 28 (3117) | From the Chargé in Mexico Political developments and serious financial strain which will leave in abeyance foreign debt. |
227 |
| May 22 (244) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Mexican request to safeguard national deposits in New York City until accounts can be recovered by legal proceedings. |
228 |
| June 1 (162) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Notification to Department by New York City banks carrying Mexican national accounts that checks will not be honored until Mexico is recognized. |
229 |
| June 16 (292) | From the Charge in Mexico (tel.) Mexican request that Department advise New York banks to turn over to new Government all national funds. |
229 |
| June 19 (174) | To the Charge in Mexico (tel.) Inability to give assurance requested by New York bank regarding existence of de facto Government in Mexico. |
230 |
| Sept. 28 | From the Alternate Chairman of the International
Committee of Bankers on Mexico Statement as to organization and composition of International Committee of Bankers on Mexico (text printed); comments. |
23) |
| Oct. 5 | From the Alternate Chairman of the International
Committee of Bankers on Mexico Summary of facts regarding organization of Committee, effective control of policy to remain in U. S. hands. |
232 |
| Nov. 2 | To President Wilson British and French desire to send joint committee to Mexico for preliminary discussions. Recommendation that committee be headed by American. Request for advice. |
234 |
| Dec. 27 | From the Alternate Chairman of the International
Committee of Bankers on Mexico Proposed public announcement (text printed) regarding inadvisability of calling for deposit of Mexican securities at present. |
235 |
| Dec. 28 | To the Alternate Chairman of the International
Committee of Bankers on Mexico No objection to publication of proposed announcement. |
236 |
Proposals Looking toward the Establishment of a Mixed Claims Commission
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Oct. 9 (1161) | To the Chargé in Mexico Message for Foreign Office (substance printed) commenting on decree of Aug. 30, 1919, and inquiring whether Mexico is prepared to enter into arrangement for consideration by mixed commission of claims of U. S. citizens. |
236 |
| 1920 Feb. 6 (28) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.). Mexican willingness to enter into arrangement for mixed claims commission. |
240 |
| Mar. 6 (77) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.). U. S. desire to receive concrete proposal as basis for negotiations or to submit draft of convention on subject. |
240 |
| Sept. 13 (392) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.). Publication of Executive decree amending art. 15 of Executive decree of Aug. 30, 1919, regarding time for presenting claims. |
241 |
Embargo on the Shipment of Arms and Ammunition from the United States to Mexico
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Apr. 15 | Department Memorandum Conversation between the Secretary of State and Mexican Chargé, in which the Chargé calls attention to the irregular shipment of arms across frontier. |
241 |
| Apr. 22 | Department Memorandum Conversation between the Secretary of State and the Mexican Charge concerning the desire of Carranza Government to import arms and ammunition, and renewal of warning against irregular shipments. |
241 |
| May 1 | Ruling of the Department of State, Requiring
Licenses for the Exportation of War Materials to
Mexico Enumeration of articles for which formal application for licenses should be made. |
242 |
| May 1 | From the Consul at Monterey (tel.) Request of Governor Santos for aid in securing permission to import munitions from the United States. Consul’s suggestion to take up question with Mexican Foreign Minister. |
243 |
| May 4 | To the Consul at Monterey (tel.) Approval of consul’s suggestion to Governor on question of munitions. |
243 |
| May 12 | From the Consul at Nogales (tel.) Recommendation for favorable action on Sonora’s application for permission to import certain arms and ammunition from the United States. |
243 |
| May 14 | To the Consul at Nogales (tel.) Refusal to permit exportation of arms and ammunition to Sonora at this time. |
244 |
| July 2 (TS 523.82–R–Tpn General) | From the Secretary of War Circular CCS–40 of the American Railway Association (text printed) regarding embargo on shipments of arms and ammunition to Mexican border; certain exceptions. |
244 |
| July 28 | From the Governor of Lower California (tel.) Repetition of urgent request for permission to import U. S. munitions for protection of native and U. S. property, including irrigation system. |
246 |
| July 31 | From the Consul at Mexicali (tel.) Securing by Cantu government of explosives by commandeering shipments to Imperial irrigation district in Mexico. |
246 |
| Aug. 2 | To the Consul at Mexicali (tel.) Prohibition of shipments of explosives to Mexicali district. |
247 |
| Aug. 31 | From the Consul at Mexicali (tel.) Recommendation for approval of Governor Salazar’s request to import airplanes. |
247 |
| Sept. 24 | To the Consul in Charge at Mexico
City Decision to permit exportation to Mexico of moderate quantities of small arms and ammunition in view of imports received by that country from Europe. |
247 |
| Dec. 15 | From the Chief of the Division of Mexican Affairs to
the Second Assistant Secretary of State Modification of restrictions on shipment of arms and ammunition to Mexican border. |
248 |
| Dec. 24 (OD 4164) | From the Secretary of War Supplement 1 to circular CCS–40 of the American Railway Association (text printed) for modification of embargo, concurred in by War Department and American Railway Association. |
248 |
Termination of the Mexican Case against William O. Jenkins, Consular Agent at Puebla
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Jan. 17 (1254) | To the Chargé in Mexico Instructions to report views of Jenkins, consular agent at Puebla, regarding reimbursement for financial losses suffered by him as consequence of abduction. |
250 |
| Jan. 24 (23) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to investigate press report that Jenkins’ case has been satisfactorily settled. |
251 |
| Jan. 27 (15) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Foreign Secretary’s opinion that all international difficulties growing out of Jenkins’ case have terminated. |
251 |
| Feb. 2 (2836) | From the Chargé in Mexico Note from Mexican Acting Foreign Secretary (text printed) declining to issue exequatur in favor of Jenkins as U. S. consular agent at Puebla, and canceling provisional authorization. |
251 |
| Feb. 4 (2848) | From the Chargt in Mexico Letter from Jenkins (text printed) regarding reimbursement. |
252 |
| Feb. 9 (33) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Press interview with Attorney General of Puebla in which Jenkins is accused of many crimes and U. S. Embassy of bad faith. |
255 |
| Feb. 10 (42) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to request explanation of Attorney General’s accusations and to suggest expediency of public statement clearing Embassy of imputation of bad faith. |
256 |
| Feb. 17 (45) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Foreign Office note verbale (text printed) stating that evidence against Jenkins was obtained through violence of witnesses and that accusation was without foundation. |
256 |
| Feb. 22 (52) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Foreign Office note (text printed) disavowing Attorney General’s accusation against Embassy and inviting publication of correspondence. |
257 |
| Mar. 3 (73) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Expression of satisfaction over official disavowal of Attorney General’s press statement, thereby closing the incident. |
258 |
| June 29 (311) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Renewed investigation disclosing false testimony in Jenkins’ case; his abduction by Cordova. |
258 |
| Aug. 14 (3318) | From the Chargé in Mexico Decision of Supreme Court that Jenkins’ case should be tried by district judge of Puebla; expectation of early and favorable verdict. |
258 |
| Dee. 4 (468) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Telegram from Jenkins (text printed) reporting favorable decision by Federal judge in his case, setting him at liberty and canceling bond. |
259 |
NETHERLANDS
Petroleum Exploitation in the Dutch East Indies
representations by the united states against the discriminatory effect of new petroleum legislation—intimation by the united states that the retaliatory provisions of the act of february 25, 1920, would be enforced against the citizens of the netherlands and other nonreciprocating countries
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Jan. 27 (254) | From the Consul at Batavia Report on mineral oil concessions and rights in Nether-land India (text printed). |
260 |
| Apr. 3 (1162) | To the Chargé in the Netherlands Inquiry regarding advisability of making representations to Netherlands with reference to its petroleum policy in Netherland India and regarding any commercial considerations that might affect modification of petroleum regulations. |
264 |
| Apr. 24 (6) | To the Minister in the Netherlands Proposed legislation by Netherlands granting exclusive right to Dutch company to exploit Djambi oil fields, to exclusion of U. S. capital; instructions to keep Department informed regarding developments. |
266 |
| June 5 (105) | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) Informal conversation with Foreign Minister and head of economic section regarding mineral oil concessions and rights in Netherland India. |
267 |
| June 30 | From the Netherland Chargé Statement that American citizens have with respect to East Indian Mining Law, as amended in 1918, the same facilities to obtain contracts as Netherland subjects. |
268 |
| June 30 | The Netherland Minister for Foreign Affairs to the
American Minister Note from Royal Ministry for Colonies (text printed) giving information relative to exploration of petroleum fields by foreigners in Netherland India. |
269 |
| July 7 (157) | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) Inquiry whether Netherland policy of Government reserve, making no distinction between Dutch citizens and foreigners, is cause for U. S. retaliation. |
270 |
| July 17 (493) | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) Opinion that Netherlands has not granted reciprocal privileges; instructions to intimate to Netherlands existence of strong public sentiment in U. S. for retaliation. |
271 |
| July 22 (198) | From the Minister in the
Netherlands Representations to the Netherlands; Foreign Minister’s reply upholding his oil-mining policy. |
272 |
| Aug. 12 (212) | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) Foreign Office note in which is disclosed failure to understand U. S. position. Request for views before replying. |
274 |
| Aug. 18 (535) | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) Instructions to defer answer to Foreign Office pending further information. |
275 |
| Aug. 27 (237) | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) Desire of Sinclair Consolidated Oil to participate in Djambi concession and suggestion for strong pressure by Legation. Request for instructions. |
275 |
| Sept. 4 (555) | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) Instructions to present U. S. opinion that granting of concessions to a single company can hardly fail to be construed as a measure of exclusion and that it compromises the principle of equal opportunity. |
276 |
| Sept. 15 (254) | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) Measure before Chamber for development of Djambi oil fields by Bataafsche Petroleum Maatschappij under Government control, to exclusion of U. S. capital. Suggestion for retaliation. |
277 |
| Sept. 22 (573) | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) Letter from Secretary of Interior (excerpt printed) expressing opinion that there must be reciprocity not only in letter of law but in its administration; instructions of Secretary of Interior to Land Office (text printed) advising not to issue permits or leases to citizens of Netherlands. |
278 |
| Sept. 27 | From the Netherland Chargé Statements intended to prove that foreigners have equal rights with Dutch under Indian Mining Law. |
279 |
| Oct. 6 (587) | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) Instructions to telegraph results of conversation with Foreign Office regarding intention of Secretary of Interior to exclude Netherland citizens from U. S. public lands. Inquiries. |
280 |
| Oct. 7 (269) | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) Information from Foreign Minister that Government will conclude agreement with Bataafsche Co. and that U. S. capital can participate only by agreement with that company. |
281 |
| Oct. 8 (270) | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) Opinion that Bataafsche Co. may be induced to allow U. S. capital to participate. |
281 |
| Oct. 16 (591) | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) Instructions to proceed with negotiations, observing certain considerations enumerated. |
282 |
| Oct. 16 (271) | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) Note from Dutch representative of Bataafsche Co. (text printed) refusing to advocate the bringing of a third party into contract. |
283 |
| Oct. 20 (272) | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) Opinion of Minister of Colonies that there is still a possibility of solving problem of American participation. |
283 |
| Nov. 2 | To the Netherland Chargé Reply to note of Sept. 27 by presenting U. S. policy past and present regarding land-leasing laws and decision to apply present law of reciprocity in dealing with Nether-landers in the United States. |
284 |
| Nov. 11 (97) | To the Minister in the
Netherlands Information, with reference to Bataafsche Co.’s inquiry whether admission of the United States to participation would remove U. S. restrictions on Netherlanders, that operation of U. S. law could not be relaxed in light of purely private arrangement, with no change in Netherland laws or policy. |
286 |
| Nov. 23 (281) | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) Introduction into Second Chamber of bill for exploitation of Djambi oil fields under Government control. |
288 |
| Dec. 4 (385) | From the Minister in the Netherlands Note from Foreign Minister (text printed), attributing state of affairs to lack of U. S. interest in obtaining and exploiting concessions in past and stating that arrangement is for profit of state; inadvisability of endeavoring to obtain modification of existing laws at present; desirability of insisting on private arrangement with Bataafsche Co. |
288 |
NICARAGUA
Presidential Elections
remonstrance by the united states against the unconstitutional candidacy of president chamorro for reelection-rejection by president chamorro of the united states government’s recommendations for a reform of the electoral law-public statement by the united states of its disinterestedness as between rival candidates-proclamation by president chamorro providing safeguards for a free election—conservative victory at the polls-renewed suggestions by the united states for a reform of the electoral law
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Aug. 5 | Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Latin
American Affairs Interview with Nicaraguan Minister regarding possible candidacy of President Chamorro for reelection. |
292 |
| 1920 Feb. 12 (11) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Instructions to apprise President Chamorro of Department’s objections to his proposed candidacy because of unconstitutionality. |
293 |
| Feb. 26 (5) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Probable abandonment by President of hope of becoming candidate for reelection. |
293 |
| Apr. 14 | From the Judge Advocate General, War
Department Examination of Nicaraguan electoral code and opinion that it lacks usual safeguards. |
293 |
| May 4 (14) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Nomination by Conservative Party of Diego Chamorro as Presidential candidate. |
294 |
| May 29 (20) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Instructions to suggest revision of election laws and desirability of expert advice by General Crowder. |
294 |
| June 15 (19) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) President’s rejection of recommendations for reform. Minister’s suggestion for public statement of U. S. attitude. |
295 |
| June 26 (25) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Authorization to issue statement (text printed) regarding U. S. disinterestedness as between rival candidates and desire for free and fair election in Nicaragua. |
295 |
| Aug. 23 (33) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Violence in Managua incident to registration, with imprisonment of several party leaders by Government authorities. |
296 |
| Aug. 26 (39) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Instructions to present verbally statement (text printed) regarding disturbances attendant upon registration throughout the Republic. |
297 |
| Sept. 10 (2) | From the Special Military Attaché at Managua
(tel.) Evidence of padding of registration lists of Conservatives and elimination of Coalition supporters from catalogues; suggestions for securing fair election under law or revision of law. |
298 |
| Sept. 16 (43) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Objections to military attache’s suggestions. Recommendations for securing equitable representation by both parties. Instructions. |
300 |
| Sept. 20 (41) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Light vote in election for members of election boards. Instructions of Coalition Party to its members to abstain from voting because of incomplete registration and fear of intimidation by police. |
301 |
| Sept. 21 (3) | From the Special Military Attaché at Managua
(tel.) Survey and report on electoral problem, including statistics which disclose relative strength of opposing parties and which will aid in determining extent of duplicated voters. |
301 |
| Sept. 22 | President Chamorro to the Nicaraguan
Chargé Instructions to assure the United States of free and fair election and to state reasons why U. S. recommendation cannot be adopted. |
303 |
| Sept. 28 (46) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Measures proposed by President providing safeguards for free election. Offer of good offices by Guatemalan and Cuban Ministers. |
303 |
| Sept. 30 (47) | From the Special Military Attaché at Managua
(tel.) Presidential proclamation covering subject matter of Department’s suggestions of Sept. 16 for securing fair election. |
304 |
| Oct. 4 (47) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Report on first day of election. |
305 |
| Oct. 5 (5) | From the Special Military Attaché at Managua
(tel.) Termination of elections without disturbance. Report on incomplete returns. Coalition Party’s protest against election. |
305 |
| Oct. 11 (47) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Instructions to get report from consul at Bluefields regarding Coalitionists’ protest against action of Government in conducting elections. |
306 |
| Dec. 1 (51) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Conclusion reached by Department of unfair election. Instructions to renew suggestions for reform in electoral law and to investigate feasibility of compromise by formation of Coalition Cabinet to allay widespread dissatisfaction. |
306 |
| Dec. 9 (63) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Consideration by President of proposed election expert to draft a new election law, and of appointment of Coalition Cabinet. Inquiry whether new law would be retroactive. |
308 |
| Dec. 11 (53) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Instructions to inform President that any new election law passed would not be retroactive. |
309 |
| Dec. 13 (64) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Acceptance by President of General Crowder as election-law expert. Conference looking to arrangement with Liberal Party. Inquiry whether time is propitious for making public U. S. decision regarding elections. |
309 |
| Dec. 15 (55) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Instructions to ascertain if new law will be presented to Congress immediately upon completion and if work of expert will be facilitated; desire for exchange of notes to confirm understanding; inadvisability of issuing statement as yet regarding U. S. position concerning elections. |
309 |
| Dec. 16 (65) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Death of Coalition Presidential candidate. |
310 |
| Dec. 18 (66) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) President’s consent to exchange of notes regarding election-law expert. |
310 |
| Dec. 22 (917) | From the Minister in Nicaragua Foreign Minister’s note (text printed) requesting aid of U. S. expert in drafting new election law. |
311 |
| Dec. 23 (68) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Announcement by Congress of election of Diego Chamorro as President. Suggestion that Department’s decision regarding election be announced. Inquiry as to attendance at inauguration. |
312 |
| Dec. 29 (57) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Instructions to attend inauguration thus indicating U. S. recognition of Diego Chamorro as President. |
312 |
PANAMA
Negotiations Relating to the Acquisition by the United States of Lands on the Island of Taboga and on Las Minas Bay for the Better Protection of the Panama Canal
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Jan. 19 | To the Panaman Chargé Necessity for acquisition by the United States of part of Taboga Island for fortifications for protection of Panama Canal; assurance of consideration for inhabitants. |
314 |
| Jan. 29 (43) | From the Panaman Chargé Transmittal to Panaman Government of U. S. note regarding expropriation of part of Taboga Island with request for instructions. |
314 |
| Feb. 17 (60) | From the Panaman Chargé Request for indemnification for Largo Remo, occupied by U. S. Government; expediency of establishing modus operandi for solution of differences of interpretation of art. II of Canal Treaty. |
315 |
| Apr. 30 (208) | From the Panaman Chargé Inquiry as to extent of land desired for fortifications on Taboga, demand for compensation, and refusal to recognize War Department’s representative there. |
317 |
| May 7 (220) | From the Panaman Chargé Request for certain considerations for comfort of Taboga residents in case of U. S. occupation. |
319 |
| May 19 | To the Panaman Chargé Assurance of conciliating best interests of Taboga residents with requirements of Canal Zone. |
320 |
| July 14 | From the Secretary of War Panaman note to Executive Secretary of Panama Canal (text printed) authorizing provisional occupation of certain areas in Taboga pending negotiations for special agreement for legal transfer of sovereignty, as well as arrangements for indemnification and compensation. |
320 |
PARAGUAY
Termination of the Asuncion Port Concession of the Construction and Engineering Finance Company; Representations by the United States on Behalf of the Company
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1917 Dec. 10 | To the Chargé in Paraguay (tel.) Instructions to use good offices to obtain extension of contract of Construction & Engineering Finance Co., which, owing to the war, has been unable to finance construction of port and dock system. |
323 |
| 1918 Feb. 11 | From the Chargé in Paraguay (tel.) President’s refusal to extend contract, denying force majeure and charging failure to comply with promises. |
323 |
| June 7 | Memorandum by Mr. Ferdinand Mayer, Division of Latin
American Affairs Recommendation to Department not to assist Port Works Co. in obtaining extension of concession in view of report from Legation at Asunción (text printed) pointing out possible conflict with interests of U. S. meat packing concerns there and other disadvantages. |
323 |
| June 12 | To the Minister in Paraguay (tel.) Instructions to assist company only in securing opportunity to state its case to Paraguayan officials. |
325 |
| Oct. 1 | From the Minister in Paraguay Possible purchase of port works by Italo Argentino Co. and intimation of loan to Paraguay in consideration of renewal of concession. |
325 |
| Dec. 14 | To the Minister in Paraguay (tel.) Instructions to state that U. S. financial and contracting interests would appreciate opportunity of presenting competitive offers in connection with port concession and foreign loan. |
326 |
| Dec. 23 (397) | From the Minister in Paraguay Possibility of loan to Paraguay by French Superveille Co. in connection with concession, and evidence of combination with Engineering Construction and Finance Co.; Foreign Minister’s statement that no concession will be granted, port improvement will be made by Government, and U. S. loan will be favorably considered for this purpose and for stabilizing monetary system and retiring outstanding loans. |
326 |
| 1919 Feb. 7 (3) | To the Paraguayan Minister Presentation of facts and extenuating circumstances in representations to Department by Construction and Engineering Finance Co. regarding termination of port concession; Department’s views and suggestion that extension of time be granted. |
328 |
| Feb. 26 | To the Paraguayan Minister Corrected statement regarding certain details in Department’s note of 7th instant. |
330 |
| Mar. 13 | To the Paraguayan Minister Availability of funds for carrying out contract by company as soon as Paraguayan consent to extension of time is given. |
331 |
| Mar. 25 | To the Minister in Paraguay (tel.) Instructions to cooperate with company’s representative in presenting matter to Government. |
331 |
| Apr. 19 | To the Paraguayan Minister Inquiry as to Paraguayan Government’s reply to representations regarding extension of company’s concession. |
331 |
| Apr. 21 (4444) | From the Minister in Paraguay No representative of company in Asunción; intention to cooperate as instructed should opportunity arise. |
332 |
| May 13 (124) | To the Minister in Paraguay Reply to Minister’s 397, informing him that proposed loan contemplates furnishing of gold reserve only. |
332 |
| Oct. 17 | Mr. Howard S. Le Roy, Office of the Solicitor, to
the Solicitor Summary of recent developments in port concession case submitted with view to formulating position of Department in view of (1) modification of Superveille contract assuring incorporation and control in the United States upon formation of new firm and (2) concessions offered meat packers by port company. Correspondence on subject (texts printed). |
333 |
| Dec. 13 | To the Paraguayan Minister Inquiry as to reply to Department’s notes regarding extension of concession; confirmation of earlier conclusions concerning justice and feasibility of request and assurances that enterprise will be backed by U. S. capital. |
337 |
| Dec. 13 | To the Minister in Paraguay (tel.) Instructions to request reconsideration of decision in case of port company in view of fact that it is all-American firm, possessed of ample financial means, and that packing company has withdrawn objections. |
338 |
| Dec. 24 | From, the Minister in Paraguay (tel.) Presentation of request for reconsideration of declared forfeiture of port concession; probable delay on part of Government officials in view of approaching elections. |
339 |
| Dec. 27 (561) | From the Minister in Paraguay Formal note sent to Foreign Minister (text printed) in defense of port works company, with view to securing reasonable extension of concession. |
339 |
| 1920 Jan. 8 (568) | From the Minister in Paraguay Foreign Minister’s reply (text printed) stating that Legation’s note has been delivered to President. |
340 |
| Apr. 2 (150) | To the Minister in Paraguay Conference between Paraguayan Minister and representatives of company with regard to reinstatement of concession, at which it was proposed to modify its terms with view to making it acceptable to both parties, failing which, case was to be submitted to arbitration. |
341 |
| Aug. 25 (164) | To the Chargé in Paraguay Announcement of creation of Asunción Port Concession Corp. in combination with original company; transmittal of certain authenticating papers. |
342 |
PERSIA
Failure of Measures Taken by Great Britain to Give Effect to the Anglo-Persian Agreement of August 9, 1919
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Feb. 26 (7) | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) British military mission and financial and customs revision commission working in conjunction with Persian Government. |
344 |
| July 2 (3113) | From the Chargé in Great Britain Questions and Answers in House of Commons June 22, 1920 (text printed), regarding measures taken to give effect to Anglo-Persian Agreement of Aug. 9, 1919, and denial of preference given British subjects. |
344 |
| Aug. 19 (25) | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) Report on political situation; withdrawal of part of British advisers because of their conviction that Anglo-Persian Agreement will never be accepted by Persians. |
346 |
Petroleum Concessions
the d’arcy and khochtaria concessions—favorable disposition of the government of the united states toward the participation of american companies in the exploitation of petroleum in northern persia
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 May 18 (581) | From the Minister in Persia Oil concessions granted by Persian Government to Wm. K. D’Arcy in 1901, now held by Anglo-Persian Oil Co., and to Mr. Khochtaria, a Russian subject, in 1916 (texts printed); information concerning concessions still available. |
347 |
| Aug. 12 | To the Persian Minister Probability that U. S. companies will seek petroleum concessions in northern Persia. Statement that Standard Oil of New Jersey is interested. |
352 |
| Aug. 16 (151) | To the Minister in Persia Information regarding efforts of British to acquire oil concessions in northern provinces and favorable attitude of Persia toward entrance of U. S. interests; instructions to inform Foreign Minister of desire of important American oil company to make satisfactory agreement with Persia. |
353 |
| Sept. 11 (28) | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) Prospect of definite determination of status of oil concessions when Medjlis convenes. |
355 |
| Nov. 17 (27) | To the Minister in Persia (tel.) Apprehension that confirmation of Anglo-Persian Agreement might jeopardize U. S. opportunity to obtain concessions; instructions to make representations should British claim prior rights, pointing out disavowal by Parliament of preferential treatment of British. |
355 |
| Nov. 29 (30) | To the Minister in Persia (tel.) Instructions to insure that U. S. position is understood by new Foreign Minister, in view of information concerning British efforts to negotiate for Russian concession in northern provinces. |
356 |
| Dec. 17 | Memorandum by Mr. A. C. Millspaugh, Office of the
Foreign Trade Adviser Conversation between Trade Adviser and Persian Minister in which latter inquires attitude of Department toward possible private loan in the United States and states opinion that such loan would insure grant of concession; purchase of Russian concession by British interests. |
356 |
PERU
Recognition of the Leguía Government by the United States
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Dec. 16 | From the Peruvian Chargé Request for provisional recognition of appointed Peruvian Ambassador pending recovery of President Wilson. |
358 |
| Dec. 17 | From the Peruvian Appointed
Ambassador Transmittal of copies of letters of credence and recall of predecessor. |
358 |
| Dec. 17 | From the Peruvian Appointed
Ambassador Letter from Leguía to President Wilson announcing that he has assumed Presidency of Peru on strength of his election by the people. |
359 |
| 1920 Jan. 18 (18) | From the Chargé in Peru (tel.) Proclamation of new Constitution; expediency of U. S. recognition as de jure Government. |
359 |
| Apr. 13 | To the Peruvian Appointed
Ambassador Information that President Wilson’s reply to Leguía’s announcement will be delivered by U. S. Ambassador who has departed for Peru. |
360 |
| Apr. 27 (72) | From the Ambassador in Peru (tel.) Report that credentials have been presented and duties assumed. |
360 |
Peruvian Confiscation Act of December 26, 1919, against Participants in Rebellion; Its Annulment at the Suggestion of the United States
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Jan. 3 (440) | From the Chargé in Peru Bill passed by National Assembly providing for confiscation of property of conspirators against Government; protests. Charge’s interviews with President. |
360 |
| Jan. 3 (1) | To the Chargé in Peru (tel.) Instructions to intimate to President that passing of confiscation bill would be grave error in judgment. |
362 |
| Jan. 8 (9) | From the Chargé in Peru (tel.) President’s decision not to promulgate confiscation law; recommendation to Congress for modification thereof (text printed). |
362 |
| Feb. 11 (22) | To the Charge in Peru (tel.) Inquiries regarding substitute for confiscation law. |
363 |
| Feb. 12 (33) | From the Chargé in Peru (tel.) President’s explanation of substitute bill; his willingness to abolish law if objectionable or if affecting U. S. capital. |
363 |
| Mar. 23 (56) | From the Charge in Peru (tel.) President’s statement that confiscation law has not been promulgated and his request for Department’s opinion regarding it. |
364 |
| Mar. 29 (41) | To the Charge in Peru (tel.) Further inquiries concerning terms of present Peruvian law regarding those who participate in rebellion. |
365 |
| Apr. 2 (60) | From the Chargé in Peru (tel.) Provisions of Peruvian penal code for punishment of crimes against internal peace. Opinion as to adequacy of law. |
365 |
| Apr. 7 (44) | To the Charge in Peru (tel.) Authorization to state that proposed law might have unfortunate and disquieting effect, particularly upon foreign investors in Peru. |
366 |
| July 7 (9) | To the Ambassador in Peru Authorization to state, if requested, that Department would look with favor upon repeal of confiscation law. |
366 |
| Sept. 9 (531) | From the Chargé in Peru Annulment of confiscation law. |
367 |
Appointment of a Naval Mission from the United States to Peru
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Oct. 27 | From the Chargé in Peru (tel.) President’s request for U. S. naval commission to direct and reorganize Peruvian Navy, and for U. S. marine police for Callao. |
367 |
| Nov. 10 | To the Chargé in Peru (tel.) Instructions to state that question of naval commission is receiving consideration. |
368 |
| 1920 Jan. 8 (10) | From the Chargé in Peru (tel.) President’s request that naval affairs commission be sent to Peru as soon as possible. |
368 |
| Jan. 14 (12) | To the Chargé in Peru (tel.) Inquiry as to President’s exact requirement and instructions to state that request is being taken up with Navy Department. |
368 |
| Jan. 15 (17) | From the Chargé in Peru (tel.) President’s request for three naval officers as commission, one of high rank, with power to employ additional U. S. officers. |
369 |
| Aug. 24 (81) | To the Chargé in Peru (tel.) Personnel of naval mission; departure for Peru. |
369 |
POLAND
War with Russia
critical situation of poland after the collapse of denikin and Kolchak—unwillingness of the united states to take any responsibility in advising poland-failure of the other friendly powers to agree upon a common policy-american note to poland urging moderation in victory—refusal by the united states to cooperate in forcing the passage of war material for poland through danzig-statement of the position of the united states regarding poland’s eastern boundary
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Jan. 8 (1933) | From the Ambassador in Great
Britain Extract from “Wireless News” of Dec. 23, 1919 (text printed), concerning Bolsheviks’ proposal of peace to Poland. |
370 |
| Jan. 17 (27) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Survey of grave predicament of Poland, which is threatened with alternative of making peace with Bolsheviks or being crushed by them. |
371 |
| Jan. 18 (28) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Poland’s lack of war supplies and decision to seek support of Allies; failing this, to consider conclusion of peace with Bolsheviks. |
375 |
| Jan. 28 (155) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Position taken by British and other Allies toward Polish difficulty. Polish inquiry as to U. S. attitude toward possible peace with Bolsheviks. Warsaw informed. |
376 |
| Jan. 30 (51) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) For Polk: Inquiry whether the United States desires Poland to resist Bolshevik attack or make peace with them. |
377 |
| Jan. 30 (52) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Bolshevik proposal for immediate armistice; probability of opening negotiations for peace. |
377 |
| Feb. 5 (54) | To the Minister in Poland (tel.) Refusal of advice to Poland regarding specific policy toward Russia. Information for U. S. Minister indicating probable unwillingness of the United States to supply military and economic aid. |
378 |
| Feb. 8 (68) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Discussion of points in proposed reply of Poland to Bolsheviks. Polish desire to abide by advice of Allies. Copy sent to London and Paris. |
378 |
| Feb. 13 (73) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Polish note sent to France stating that large Bolshevik offensive is expected soon and proposing that expenses of armed resistance be shared by Allies and long-term loan be granted to Poland. |
380 |
| Feb. 19 (86) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Failure of Allies to agree upon a common policy for Poland; recommendation that Department endeavor to reach understanding with them. |
380 |
| Mar. 22 (162) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Publication of substance of proposed peace terms, which are far-reaching; increased feeling of independence and self-importance of Polish people, attributable to failure of Allies to guide Poland. |
381 |
| Mar. 27 (173) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Polish proposal to Moscow of date and place for peace negotiations. |
382 |
| Mar. 31 (187) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Soviet Government’s acceptance of invitation to discuss peace, proposing armistice and suggesting Estonia as meeting place instead of place within Polish lines. |
382 |
| Mar. 31 (190) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Polish reply to Soviet Government insisting upon meeting at Borysow and declining to agree to armistice. |
383 |
| Apr. 19 (1212) | From the Polish Appointed Minister Impasse in peace negotiations; explanations as to Polish stand regarding place of meeting and request for U. S. corroboration. |
383 |
| June 12 (323) | From the Chargé in Poland (tel.) Polish evacuation of Kiev for strategic purposes; disturbing factors in situation, such as detaining by Czechs of munition trains destined for Poland. |
384 |
| July 31 | From the Polish Minister Polish note for the President (text printed) expressing appreciation of U. S. friendship in this hour of country’s greatest need. |
385 |
| Aug. 4 (424) | From the Chargé in Poland (tel.) Approach of Red armies toward Warsaw; request for authorization to move consulate and larger part of staff to safer place; problem of evacuation of American Jews. |
385 |
| Aug. 4 (1170) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Polish proposal, in view of desperate situation, to secure joint arrangement between the United States and Great Britain for supplying troops and funds to Poland. |
386 |
| Aug. 6 (846) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Refusal to enter into arrangement, which would be in effect U. S. loan to Poland. |
387 |
| Aug. 8 (437) | From the Chargé in Poland (tel.) Further advance of Red army to vicinity of Warsaw; decision of Charge to remain until Polish Ministers leave. |
387 |
| Aug. 9 (945) | From the Commissioner at Berlin (tel.) View that grave consequences would result from violation of German neutrality by transporting war material and troops across Germany to Poland. |
388 |
| Aug. 13 (1374) | To the Chargé in France (tel.) Instructions to acquaint Foreign Office with views expressed by Commissioner at Berlin in no. 945 and to keep Department informed. |
388 |
| Aug. 18 (1577) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Official notification to Polish representative at Danzig that, unless instructions are received from London, munition ships would not be permitted to unload at Danzig. |
389 |
| Aug. 20 (1578) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Inquiry whether recommendation should be made favoring transportation of supplies to Warsaw, in case matter comes before Conference of Ambassadors. |
389 |
| Aug. 20 (1582) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Official assurance that France does not contemplate sending supplies or troops to Poland across German territory. |
390 |
| Aug. 21 | From the Consul at Danzig (tel.) Proclamation of strict neutrality by Danzig; impossibility of discharging cargoes for Poland at present. |
390 |
| Aug. 21 (1391) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Authorization to express to Conference of Ambassadors hope that transportation of supplies may be facilitated for defense of Polish territory; disapproval of transporting supplies through territories where resistance is shown. |
391 |
| Aug. 21 (363) | To the Chargé in Poland (tel.) Note for Poland (text printed) urging termination of war, disapproving offensive program against Russia, and recommending moderation and observance of Poland’s eastern boundary as indicated by Peace Conference. (Sent also to Chargé in Great Britain for British Government with instructions to repeat to Ambassadors in France and Italy for similar action.) |
391 |
| Aug. 24 (463) | From the Chargé in Poland (tel.) Polish claim to ethnographic frontier to east of that indicated by Peace Conference; desire for peace with satisfactory boundary solution; otherwise, continuation of war in cooperation with Wrangel. |
392 |
| Aug. 24 (1604) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Telegram from Lloyd George to British Ambassador in France (text printed) advocating U. S. and Allied cooperation in insuring freedom of port of Danzig for Polish commerce, in accordance with terms of Versailles Treaty. |
393 |
| Aug. 25 (1400) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) U. S. refusal to participate in protection of Danzig, because of not being a party to Versailles Treaty. Decision to send warship, however, for protection of U. S. citizens. (Instructions to repeat to Commission at Danzig and to Berlin for information.) |
394 |
| Aug. 27 (550) | From the British Ambassador Dispatch of British and French naval forces to Danzig. Request for U. S. similar action. |
395 |
| Aug. 27 | From the Under Secretary of State Reply to British request, indicating impossibility of similar U. S. action; probability, however, of sending warship to protect U. S. citizens, which would satisfy British. |
395 |
| Aug. 27 (468) | From the Chargé in Poland (tel.) Conveyance of ammunition for Poland through Danzig as result of energetic measures taken by Great Britain and France. |
396 |
| Aug. 28 (2862) | From the Polish Minister Expression of appreciation of U. S. moral support as instrumental in securing victory for Poland; condemnation of Bolshevism. |
396 |
| Aug. 30 (2864) | From the Polish Minister Reply to Department’s Aug. 21 (text printed) expressing desire for peaceful relations with Russia but claiming right to advance over boundary laid down by peace conference in view of Bolshevik violations. |
397 |
| Aug. 30 (1629) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) French concurrence in U. S. position regarding Polish situation as expressed in Department’s 363 to Chargé in Poland; similar instructions to French representative in Poland. |
398 |
| Aug. 31 | From the Consul at Danzig (tel.) Discharge of war material for Poland; preparations for final negotiations for constitution of Free City of Danzig and treaty with Poland, local situation having become normal. Arrival of U. S. warship. |
399 |
| Aug. 31 (1430) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Outline of U. S. attitude regarding situation in Poland and view that any reasonable measures to end conflict should be adopted. (Instructions to repeat to London, Rome, Berlin, and Warsaw.) |
399 |
| Sept. 2 (483) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Report of interview with Polish officials regarding disadvantages imposed upon Poland by Allied restrictions as to boundary; serious predicament of Poland; necessity for concerted policy on part of Allies. |
401 |
| Sept. 18 (514) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Selfish efforts of military group to keep Poland from concluding peace; desire of general public for peace. |
403 |
| Sept. 20 | From the Polish Minister Appreciation of timely dispatch to Danzig of U. S. warship and its influence in pacifying local population. |
404 |
| Sept. 23 (399) | To the Minister in Poland (tel.) Instructions to advise informally, if requested, that Poland seek to make peace with Soviet Government. |
405 |
| Sept. 25 (1507) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Instructions to express desirability of complete agreement in recommendations to Poland, in case subject is taken before Conference of Ambassadors. |
405 |
| Sept. 29 (534) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Loss of offensive positions by Bolsheviks; desire of Polish Army and public for immediate peace. |
406 |
| Oct. 14 | From the Russian Ambassador Representations regarding injustice of Riga agreement, pointing out contradiction of Versailles Treaty and invalidity because of Bolshevik negotiation; hope that international approval be denied. |
406 |
Obstructions to American Business Enterprises in Poland—Protests by the United States Government
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Feb. 2 (58) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Poland’s refusal to permit American Express Co., which handles remittance business of American Poles, to conduct business through local representative. Suggestion that Poland be apprised of folly of this action. |
407 |
| Feb. 13 (67) | To the Minister in Poland (tel.) Authorization to make representations against shortsighted policy in refusing to allow U. S. financial institutions to do business in Poland. |
408 |
| Mar. 5 (130) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Injury to Polish interests by continuing obstructionist policy of denying registration rights to American firms and thereby barring them from export trade. Inquiry as to treatment accorded Polish firms in the United States. |
409 |
| Mar. 17 (122) | To the Minister in Poland (tel.) Explanations as to registration in the United States, involving no discrimination against Polish corporations; instructions to point out probable unfortunate results in view of Poland’s need of U. S. economic assistance. |
409 |
| Mar. 18 (148) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Summary of notes from Departments of Commerce and Labor to Trade Commissioner (text printed) regarding threat of U. S. banks to accept no further payments for Poland in view of refusal by Polish banks to honor drafts. |
410 |
| Mar. 19 (152) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Indifference of officials and continued negligence in effecting improvement in service of Polish State Bank and post office in consequence of which thousands of remittances from America remain unpaid for long periods. Inevitability of retaliatory action by American Bankers’ Association. |
410 |
| Mar. 24 (131) | To the Minister in Poland (tel.) U. S. note for Government (text printed) protesting hostile attitude toward U. S. business interests in Poland and threatening to inform American public. |
411 |
| Mar. 25 (139) | To the Minister in Poland (tel.) Information that representations have been made to Polish Legation in Washington with added statement that communique will be given to press on subject if policy is not changed. |
412 |
| Mar. 28 (177) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Occurrences which have made necessary a positive stand against opposition to U. S. financial interests; official assurance that cause of complaint will be removed. |
413 |
| Mar. 30 (184) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Agreement whereby American Express Co. will turn over U. S. currency to Polish State Bank, which will make payments through post office, express company being allowed to provide personnel for clerical work. |
413 |
| Apr. 1 (188) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Expressed willingness of Polish officials to secure immediate action in view of Minister’s charges of undue delay and additional causes for complaint. |
414 |
| A-pr. 2 (197) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Conference with various ministers; their anxiety to secure satisiactory solution of difficulties; assignment of commissioner for American affairs and other measures for immediate adjustment of all cases affecting foreigners. |
415 |
| May 4 (191) | To the Chargé in Poland (tel.) Instructions to intimate that U. S. sanction may be given contemplated action of American Bankers’ Association to discontinue issuance of further drafts on Poland unless greater toleration for U. S. interests is shown. |
416 |
| May 10 (260) | From the Chargé in Poland (tel.) Submission for Department’s approval of Polish proposition to conclude contract with Guaranty Trust Co. to handle remittances from America to Poland. Uncertainty as to monopolistic angle of contract. |
416 |
| May 25 (223) | To the Chargé in Poland (tel.) Instructions to stress urgency of remittance situation and to state that the United States approves some centralization of remittance business in hands of responsible companies but refuses to agree to monopolistic arrangement. |
416 |
| June 9 (255) | To the Chargé in Poland (tel.) Instructions to give notification that action looking to exclusion of U. S. financial concerns, with one or two exceptions selected arbitrarily, is inimical to U. S. interests, and to portend unfortunate results from failure to provide efficient means for payment of remittances. |
417 |
| July 2 (289) | To the Chargé in Poland (tel.) Approval of proposed plan of American Bankers’ Association to discontinue issuance of drafts on Poland pending reciprocal treatment of U. S. financial interests by Poland. |
419 |
| July 8 (354) | From the Chargé in Poland (tel.) Extract from Chargé’s note verbale (text printed) giving notice as instructed in Department’s 255. |
419 |
| July 21 (385) | From the Chargé in Poland (tel.) Attitude of Minister of Finance in regard to remittance question; tentative agreement with U. S. banks which should solve problem. |
420 |
PORTUGAL
Agreement with the United States Further Extending the Duration of the Arbitration Convention of April 6, 1908
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Feb. 21 | From the Portuguese Chargé Application for further renewal of arbitration convention of 1908 which was extended for 5 years from June 28, 1913. |
422 |
| Mar. 24 | To the Portuguese Chargé U. S. consent to renewal of arbitration convention for 5-year period beginning Nov. 14, 1918. Transmittal of draft for approval and request for Portuguese equivalent. |
422 |
| May 9 | From the Portuguese Chargé Approval of draft agreement with suggestion for one slight change. Transmittal of Portuguese text. |
423 |
| June 2 | To the Portuguese Chargé Acceptance of suggested change in text of agreement; information that full power will be forwarded to U. S. Minister at Lisbon. |
423 |
| Sept. 14 | Agreement between the United States and
Portugal Agreement (text printed) for further extension of arbitration convention of 1908. |
424 |
RUMANIA
Refusal of the United States to Become Involved in a Discussion of Rumania’s Claims in the Province of Bessarabia
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 May 7 (1172) | From the Ambassador in France Note from Secretariat General of Peace Conference enclosing draft treaty providing for reunion of Bessarabia with Rumania (texts printed) with request for U. S. attitude; note from Secretariat General quoting declaration of Supreme Council regarding Bessarabia (text printed); note of Lloyd George to Rumanian Premier (text printed) stating that Supreme Council decision on Bessarabia is contingent on evacuation of Hungary. |
426 |
| June 12 (1099) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Refusal to participate in Bessarabian treaty as tending to dismemberment of Russia. |
432 |
| Sept. 29 (1765) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) A last appeal to the United States to sign treaty before communicating terms thereof to Rumania. |
432 |
| Oct. 5 (1539) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Instructions not to sign treaty disposing of Bessarabia; possibility of increasing Bolshevik influence. (Instructions to repeat to Bucharest and London for information.) |
433 |
| Oct. 11 (1793) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Session of Conference of Ambassadors in which was discussed signing of Bessarabian treaty in view of U. S. disapproval. |
433 |
| Oct. 29 (1866) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Signing of Bessarabian treaty Oct. 28, 1920, by Cambon, Derby, Jonesco, and Ghika and later by Ishii. |
434 |
| Nov. 7 (1588) | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) “Wireless News” message of 3d instant (text printed) in which Bolshevik officials refuse to recognize Bessarabian treaty. Paris informed. |
434 |
RUSSIA
Policy of the United States toward the Soviet Government
memorandum by the secretary of state reviewing the past attitude of the united states toward russia—reluctance of the american government either to recognize the soviet authority or to countenance a dismemberment of russia-overture from chicherin proposing peace and commerce between russia and the united states-refusal by the united states to be represented on a proposed committee of the league of nations to investigate conditions in russia-denial of diplomatic status to ludwig martens, arrived in the united states as representative of the soviet government—formal statement by the united states government of its views regarding russia in a note to the italian ambassador; note from chicherin to the italian ambassador-deportation of martens
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Dec. 3 | To President Wilson Memorandum reviewing the past attitude of the United States toward Russia and making certain recommendations as to future policy. |
436 |
| 1920 Jan. 8 (16) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to repeat to Legations at Warsaw and Prague and to Commissioner at Helsingfors telegram on futility of establishing relations with Russian Bolsheviks at present time (text printed). |
444 |
| Jan. 17 | From the Russian Ambassador Hope that U. S. influence will be used to prevent Bolshevik movement to the west and violation of Russia’s territorial integrity. |
445 |
| Feb. 25 (66) | From the Minister in Sweden (tel.) Message from Foreign Minister of Soviet Government (text printed) inviting negotiations with view to securing peace and commerce with the United States. |
447 |
| Feb. 26 (67) | From the Minister in Sweden (tel.) Messages from Soviet Government to Japan and Rumania regarding peace. |
448 |
| Feb. 27 (336) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Proposal by League of Nations to send commission of investigation into Russia; probable inclusion of an American on commission. Request for U. S. attitude. |
448 |
| Mar. 5 (80) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Bolshevik proposals of peace to Japan, intimating readiness to recognize Japanese domination in Asia and suggesting withdrawal of Japanese troops from Siberia. |
449 |
| Mar. 8 (120) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Apprehension of Bolshevik courier bound for America on behalf of Communist Internationale; transmittal of papers found in his possession. |
449 |
| Mar. 12 (259) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to state, if requested, that U. S. membership on commission to Russia, official or otherwise, would not be approved. (Repeated to Ambassador in France for information.) |
450 |
| Mar. 13 (126) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Information regarding Bolshevik courier and papers found in his possession when apprehended. |
451 |
| Mar. 22 | From the Russian Ambassador Suggested announcement of U. S. attitude toward Russia, to serve as rallying point for constructive Russian nationalism and as beneficial to European politics. |
451 |
| Mar. 24 (495) | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) Invitation from League of Nations (text printed) to be represented on commission of investigation to be sent into Russia. |
453 |
| Mar. 27 (318) | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) Reply for presentation to League of Nations (text printed) declining to be represented in any capacity upon proposed commission to Russia. |
455 |
| Mar. 31 | From Mr. L. Martens Attempts to establish friendly relations with the United States as official representative of Russian Soviet Republic; protest against deportation proceedings; and disavowal of connection of his government with any activities interfering in U. S. internal affairs. |
455 |
| Apr. 8 | To the Attorney General Memorandum regarding diplomatic status of L. Martens and diplomatic immunity to be accorded him. Citation of precedents and international law on subject (texts printed). |
457 |
| May 7 (748) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Bolshevik refusal to admit commission which League of Nations proposed sending to investigate conditions in Russia. |
461 |
| Aug. 2 (821) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) U. S. views on Russian problems: disapproval of recognition of factions in Russia as independent governments. (Instructions to repeat to Warsaw, Paris, and Rome.) |
461 |
| Aug. 10 | To the Italian Ambassador U. S. declaration of policy toward Russia: approval of independence of Finland, Poland, and Armenia; disapproval of further dismemberment of Russia; objections to Bolshevik rule and refusal to recognize Soviet Government. |
463 |
| Aug. 10 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to give fullest possible publicity to U. S. note of Aug. 10 to Italian Ambassador, and repeat to other European missions. (Sent also to Chargé in Japan with instructions to repeat to Peking and summarize to Vladivostok and Harbin.) |
468 |
| Aug. 14 | From the French Chargé French accord with U. S. views as expressed in U. S. note of Aug. 10 to Italian Ambassador; explanations regarding recognition of Wrangel government in South Russia. |
469 |
| Aug. 18 | Memorandum by the Third Assistant Secretary of
State Conference between Under Secretary of State and French Chargé regarding French accord with U. S. views on Russia and French attitude toward Germany. |
471 |
| Aug. 23 | From the Russian Ambassador Cable from Foreign Minister of South Russian government (text printed) expressing appreciation of U. S. note of Aug. 10 to Italian Ambassador. |
471 |
| Sept. 27 | From the Czechoslovak Chargé Czechoslovak accord with U. S. views as expressed in note of Aug. 10 to Italian Ambassador; sense of gratitude to Russia for support in struggle for liberty. |
472 |
| Oct. 4 (A–15) | From Mr. L. Martens Transmittal to Italian Ambassador of despatch of Commissar for Foreign Affairs (text printed) protesting against U. S. views regarding Russia as expressed in note of Aug. 10 to Italian Ambassador. |
474 |
| Nov. 29 | From the Attorney General Request for views as to applicability of sec. 3 of Immigration Act of Feb. 5, 1917, to status of Martens in connection with proceedings looking to deportation. |
478 |
| Nov. 30 | To the Attorney General Reply that provision cited in Immigration Act has no application to Martens. |
478 |
| Dec. 16 (1232) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Order for deportation of Martens. |
480 |
| Dec. 22 (422) | From the Minister in Switzerland Opinion of Russian Minister in Switzerland that American note of Aug. 10 to Italian Ambassador was influential in preventing dismemberment of Russia. |
480 |
Withdrawal of the American Forces from Siberia
exchange of views between the japanese and american governments in consideration of the altered situation in siberia-proposal by japan to cooperate with the united states in maintaining the military “status quo” by reinforcements against the advance of the bolshevik forces—formal notification by the secretary of state, january 9, 1920, to the japanese ambassador that the american forces would be withdrawn
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Nov. 28 (6222) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Conversations between U. S. and Japanese representatives regarding altered situation in eastern Siberia and the three alternative courses of action proposed by Japan. Instructions to inquire as to future British course. (Instructions to repeat to Paris for like information.) |
481 |
| Dec. 3 (3486) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) No change in British attitude toward Siberian situation; Prime Minister willing to treat with Bolsheviks for peace, and favors ultimate division of Russia into small independent states. |
484 |
| Dec. 27 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Japanese report of serious disturbances at Irkutsk and eagerness of Japanese military staff to send troops to this point; request for U. S. cooperation. |
485 |
| 1920 Jan. 5 (21) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) French Foreign Office note (text printed) stating French attitude toward situation in Siberia; advisability of avoiding interference in internal affairs and of increasing troops to stem Bolshevism. |
485 |
| Jan. 7 (4) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Japanese impatience at U. S. delayed decision regarding reinforcements for Siberia; pressure of military authorities for independent action. |
486 |
| Jan. 9 | To the Japanese Ambassador Notification that U. S. military forces and railway experts will be withdrawn from Siberia. |
487 |
| Jan. 9 (6) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Request for information concerning report that U. S. troops have been ordered to withdraw from Siberia. |
490 |
| Jan. 9 (7) | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Instructions to repeat to Legation at Peking, to Harris, and to consul at Vladivostok, U. S. decision for withdrawal as notified to Japanese Ambassador on Jan. 9, 1920. (Sent also, except first sentence, to Ambassador in Great Britain for communication to Foreign Office and for repetition to Paris, Rome, and Prague for like action.) |
490 |
| Jan. 9 (9) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Foreign Minister’s inquiry regarding truth of report that U. S. forces had received orders to withdraw from Siberia. |
491 |
| Jan. 10 (10) | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Reference to Department’s Jan. 9 as reply to Ambassador’s inquiry regarding withdrawal of U. S. troops from Siberia. No authorization for prior announcement. |
492 |
| Jan. 11 (12) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Telegram from commanding general in Siberia (text printed) affirming War Department’s orders of Jan. 7 to evacuate. Comment on Japanese attitude. |
492 |
| Jan. 12 (13) | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Explanations for Foreign Office regarding misconstruction placed upon War Department’s orders as to evacuation and assurance of U. S. intention to coordinate with Japan. |
493 |
| Jan. 12 (13) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Arrival from Washington of Japanese Ambassador’s message regarding U. S. evacuation; presentation of Department’s explanations; Japanese criticism; request for information as to date of evacuation. |
494 |
| Jan. 14 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Japanese criticism of U. S. decision to evacuate; probable policy to be adopted by Japan. |
495 |
| Jan. 20 (22) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Moderate tone of Japanese reply to U. S. notice of evacuation, notwithstanding feeling of disillusion among officials. |
495 |
| Jan. 22 | To the Secretary of War Assertion that mission of U. S. troops to Siberia will not have been accomplished until safe evacuation of Czechoslovaks is assured. |
496 |
| Jan. 22 | From the Japanese Embassy Acknowledgment of receipt of U. S. memorandum regarding withdrawal of troops and railway experts; gratification at intimation of no objections to Japan’s continuing activities in Siberia single-handed. |
497 |
| Jan. 23 | From the Secretary of War Information that concentration of U. S. troops in Siberia is military necessity. |
498 |
| Jan. 28 | To the Secretary of War Reports from U. S. representative on Inter-Allied Railway Committee and U. S. consul general in Siberia (texts printed) revealing necessity for presence of U. S. troops in safe evacuation of Czechoslovak troops. |
498 |
| Jan. 30 | To the Japanese Embassy Confirmation of intimation that no objections will be raised to continuation by Japan of U. S. Japanese policy in Siberia, with assumption that existing railway rights will not be impaired. Communication of this memorandum to British, French, and Italian Governments. |
501 |
| Feb. 9 | From the Secretary of War Information that small contingent of U. S. troops will remain in Siberia until Apr. 1; reports from Vladivostok which show debarkation plans working well. |
502 |
| Feb. 18 | To the Secretary of War Report of serious difficulties impeding eastward movement of Czechoslovak troops and lack of armed support to Railway Service Corps who are assisting troops. |
502 |
| Feb. 19 | From the Secretary of War Information that arrival of Czechoslovak troops is about coincident with arrival of vessels allocated to transport them to Trieste. |
503 |
Extension of Japanese Military Control in the Maritime Province and Sakhalin
japanese military control established at vladivostok and nikolsk―massacre of japanese at nikolaievsk and japanese occupation of nikolaievsk and north sakhalin-statement by the united states government to the japanese government that it could not recognize the occupation of sakhalin by non-russian authority
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Feb. 25 (66) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Cabinet recommendation to Diplomatic Advisory Council for gradual withdrawal of Japanese troops from Siberia. |
504 |
| Feb. 27 (71) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Plan of General Staff for ultimate complete withdrawal from Siberia with the exception of Vladivostok and Nikolsk. |
504 |
| Apr. 1 (150) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Official press statement (text printed) affirming Japan’s intention to withdraw troops when evacuation of Czechoslovaks is completed and when menace to Japanese residents in Manchuria and Chosen is removed. |
505 |
| Apr. 3 | From the Japanese Embassy Reaffirmation of Japan’s policy in regard to withdrawal of troops from Siberia. |
506 |
| Apr. 5 (99) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Japanese military occupation of Vladivostok; presentation of six demands to provisional government. |
506 |
| Apr. 5 (157) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Japanese semiofficial press announcement of six demands (text printed); Japanese intimation that Russians began the fighting at Vladivostok. |
507 |
| Apr. 6 (100) | From the Consul General at Irkutsk, temporarily at
Vladivostok, and the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Provisional government memorandum denying Russians attacked Japanese and demanding investigation by Allied commission and restoration of Vladivostok. |
508 |
| Apr. 6 (158) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) War Office announcement (text printed) of attack upon Japanese forces by Russians at Vladivostok after consenting to Japanese demands; result, disarming of Russian troops. |
509 |
| Apr. 16 (113) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Partial restoration of status quo at Vladivostok. |
509 |
| Apr. 21 (119) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Summary of proposition for peaceful settlement (text printed) presented by Japanese members on Russian-Japanese commission. |
510 |
| Apr. 25 (201) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Foreign Office statement (text printed) regarding massacre of Japanese at Nikolaievsk and dispatch of Japanese troops via Sakhalin. |
511 |
| Apr. 30 (137) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Practical conclusion of Russo-Japanese agreement; discussion of its terms; conditions in and north of Nikolsk. |
512 |
| May 1 (141) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Conclusion and signing of agreement. Reported official Japanese statement that Japanese Siberian policy is not independent but is fully in accord with other Allies. |
512 |
| May 7 (172) | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Statement for publicity in Vladivostok, Peking, and Harbin (text printed) denying any U. S. agreement regarding eastern Siberia and Chinese Eastern Railway zone since agreement with Allies in 1919. Authorization to make above public in Japan. |
513 |
| June 4 (284) | From the Chargé in Japan (tel.) Official announcement that Japanese naval force has occupied Nikolaievsk. |
513 |
| June 9 (288) | From the Chargé in Japan (tel.) Official report of slaughter of 100 Japanese residents who survived Nikolaievsk massacre; demand for punitive measures against Partisans and suggestion for Japanese occupation of northern Sakhalin. |
513 |
| June 15 (297) | From the Chargé in Japan (tel.) Foreign Minister’s note (text printed) on reported mine laying and sinking of ships by Bolsheviks near Nikolaievsk; Japanese notice of intention to exercise control over these waters and over the landing of goods. |
514 |
| June 17 (302) | From the Chargé in Japan (tel.) Foreign Office account (text printed) of massacre of Japanese at Nikolaievsk and of expedition sent to investigate and to rescue survivors. |
514 |
| June 20 (307) | From the Chargé in Japan Japanese partial revocation of restrictions regarding navigation in waters north of Nikolaievsk. |
515 |
| July 3 | From the Japanese Ambassador Memorandum announcing Japanese decision to seize and occupy certain points in Sakhalin, to withdraw from Transbaikalia, and to maintain forces in Vladivostok and Khabarovsk. |
516 |
| July 13 | To the Chinese Minister Expression of appreciation of services rendered by Chinese officials in protection of U. S. lives during occurrences at Nikolaievsk. |
517 |
| July 16 | To the Japanese Ambassador Representations regarding Japanese policy in Siberia and refusal to recognize occupation of Sakhalin by any non-Russian authority. |
517 |
| July 20 (353) | From the Chargé in Japan (tel.) Destruction of wireless telegraph apparatus and fish-canning stations at Okhotsk by roving Bolsheviks; Japanese measures for protection of business interests there. |
519 |
| July 23 (360) | From the Chargé in Japan (tel.) Report that Japan will send brigade to northern Sakhalin, and mining experts to exploit mineral resources. |
520 |
| July 29 (378) | From the Chargé in Japan (tel.) Plan to arm and drill Japanese fishermen in Kamchatka for purpose of guarding canning stations, and to patrol Sea of Okhotsk. |
520 |
| Aug. 4 | To the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Instructions to investigate Tokyo press statement that in 1914 Nikolaievsk was attached to district of Sakhalin. |
521 |
| Aug. 7 (264) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Information regarding decree which made Nikolaievsk a part of Sakhalin Province. |
521 |
| Aug. 13 | From the Japanese Embassy Memorandum in defense of Japanese policy of occupation of certain regions on mainland to safeguard interests of Japanese residents. |
522 |
| Sept. 20 | From the President of the Technical Board (tel.) Japanese order for immediate evacuation of troops from territory north of Nikolsk and concentration near Vladivostok. |
524 |
| Sept. 29 (500) | From the Chargé in Japan (tel.) Revision of Russo-Japanese agreement concerning railway policing, due to withdrawal of Japanese from Habarovsk. |
525 |
| Oct. 5 | From the President of the Technical Board (tel.) Estimated strength of Japanese army in Vladivostok district; arrival of fresh troops; collapse of government and subjugation of Russians. |
525 |
| Oct. 8 (46) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Disarming of Grodekovo Cossacks, to be replaced by militiamen with Japanese military support; collapse of currency except limited amount of yen. |
525 |
| Oct. 12 (53) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Increase in lawlessness and confusion; suggestions that Japan be requested to protect foreigners or that Allies establish international police. |
526 |
| Oct. 20 | To the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Instructions to refrain from requesting Japanese protection. |
526 |
Failure of Anti-Bolshevik Activities in Eastern Siberia
final collapse of the kolchak government-evacuation of transbaikalia by the japanese forces-dissolution of semenov’s power in transbaikalia
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Jan. 7 | From the Consul at Harbin (tel.) Indications of collapse of Kolchak government; Semenov’s activities. |
527 |
| Undated [Rec’d Jan. 17] (2) | From the Chargé in China (tel.) From Harris via Harbin: Report on conditions at Irkutsk; control by Social Revolutionaries; eviction of Semenov troops; detention of Kolchak; instructions to Gen. Janin to safeguard Kolchak’s person and bring out the gold. |
527 |
| Jan. 14 (4) | From the Chargé in China (tel.) From Harris via Harbin: Progress of Czech evacuation; clash between Czechs and Semenov near Lake Baikal, also between U. S. troops and Semenov. |
528 |
| Jan. 18 | From the Consul at Harbin (tel.) From Harris at Chita: Protest of Semenov and Governor General of Trans-Baikal against U. S. military order forbidding arrests in Verchniudinsk except by U. S. militia. |
529 |
| Jan. 19 | From the Consul at Harbin (tel.) From Harris at Chita: Supremacy of Bolsheviks; moderation of their policy of terrorism; suggestions as to Red Cross work. |
529 |
| Jan. 20 | From the Consul at Harbin (tel.) From Harris at Chita: Capture of certain Americans and entire Polish Army by Bolsheviks at Klyuchinskaya; fighting between Czech rear guard and Bolsheviks. |
530 |
| Jan. 22 | From the Consul at Harbin (tel.) Alleged order signed by Kolchak appointing Semenov to full governmental authority over eastern Siberia. |
531 |
| Jan. 25 | From the Consul at Harbin (tel.) From Harris at Chita: Intended immediate departure for Harbin; uncertainty as to ultimate end of Kolchak and the gold. |
531 |
| Jan. 30 | From the Chargé in China (tel.) From Harris: Czech delivery of Kolchak and the gold to Bolsheviks; apparent failure of Janin to obey instructions. |
532 |
| Jan. 30 (34) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Resolution of diplomatic representatives of Allies to limit action of Allied military commanders to protection of lives and property of peaceful residents, in case of disorders. |
532 |
| Jan. 30 (35) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Attempt of insurgents to set up government in eastern Siberia; opposition of Rozanoff in Vladivostok, supported by Japanese; measures for protection of Americans. |
532 |
| Jan. 31 | From the Consul General at Irkutsk, temporarily at
Harbin (tel.) Harassment of Czech troops by Bolsheviks; evacuation by U. S. and Czech troops through Semenov territory without incident. |
534 |
| Jan. 31 (39) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Arrival of insurgent contingent at Vladivostok; assumption of control by Zemstvo; escape of Rozanoff with aid of Japanese. |
534 |
| Feb. 4 (364) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Note from Russian delegation in Paris (text printed) protesting against detention of Kolchak by Bolsheviks and appealing to the United States and Allies to protect him. |
535 |
| Feb. 6 (43) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) From Smith: Zemstvos’ plans of government; their desire for Allied operation of railway until departure of troops and withdrawal of Japanese. |
535 |
| Feb. 8 | From the Consul General at Irkutsk, temporarily at
Vladivostok (tel.) Report from Chita of bad condition of Kolchak troops and of Czech army, main body of latter being still west of Chita; splendid work of Red Cross among civilians. |
536 |
| Mar. 4 | From the Consul at Harbin (tel.) Presence of 3,000 Bolshevik troops near Chita; scattering of Semenov and Kolchak troops; attempt of Semenov to escape to Urga. |
537 |
| May 3 | From the Consul at Harbin (tel.) Reports of considerable fighting around Chita between Bolshevik partisans and Japanese, latter being assisted by Semenov. |
537 |
| May 27 | From the Consul at Harbin (tel.) Denunciation of Vladivostok government by Semenov who declares himself successor to Kolchak; his purpose to appoint administrator for Far Eastern Siberia. |
538 |
| May 31 | From the Consul at Harbin (tel.) Semenov’s letter to Consul General Harris expressing desire for friendly relations and for U. S. representative at Chita in sympathy with Semenov government. |
538 |
| July 9 (166) | From the Minister in China (tel.) Telegram from Stevens, President of Technical Board (text printed), regarding order for evacuation of Japanese troops from Trans-Baikal, destination unknown. |
539 |
| July 19 (758) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to discusss informally difficult situation should Semenov withdraw to concession zone of Chinese Eastern Railway, as contemplated; invitation to British to join in common representations to China and Japan. |
539 |
| Aug. 12 | From the Consul at Harbin (tel.) Evacuation of Trans-Baikal by Japanese; movement of Semenov troops toward Manchurian frontier. |
540 |
| Aug. 12 (865) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Request for prompt information as to British attitude regarding Semenov’s intentions, in view of further disquieting reports. |
541 |
| Aug. 20 | From the President of the Technical Board (tel.) Progress of evacuation by Japanese, followed up by Reds; demoralized state of Semenov’s forces. |
541 |
| Aug. 27 (1297) | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) British disapproval of joint representations to China and Japan in regard to Semenov. Reasons. |
542 |
| Aug. 27 | From the Consul at Harbin (tel.) Semenov’s agreement with Vladivostok government to surrender civil control for unification of governments under national assembly, urging foreign intervention to oppose Bolsheviks and monarchists. |
542 |
| Sept. 2 | From the President of the Technical Board (tel.) Final evacuation of Trans-Baikal by Japanese; debarkation from Vladivostok of only 3,000; preparation of winter quarters in Habarovsk for large force. |
543 |
| Sept. 4 | From the President of the Technical Board (tel.) Report of distribution of remaining Japanese soldiers in civilian clothes in Trans-Baikal villages, large number in Harbin, and new arrivals. |
543 |
| Sept. 23 | From the Consul at Harbin (tel.) Indications of resumption of fighting between Semenov troops and Bolsheviks in Trans-Baikal and of Semenov’s failure to keep promise to surrender civil control to Zemst-vos. |
544 |
| Oct 27 | From the Consul at Harbin (tel.) Report of defeat of Semenov’s forces by Bolsheviks in Trans-Baikal. |
544 |
| Nov. 23 | From the Acting President of the Technical
Board (tel.) Defeat of Kappel—Semenov army, remnant escaping into Manchuria, only to be disarmed by Chinese. Protection of Semenov by Japanese. |
544 |
| Nov. 27 | From the Consul at Harbin (tel.) Disposition of Kappel—Semenov troops arriving in Manchuria; Bolshevik withdrawal from Chinese frontier. |
545 |
Establishment of the Far Eastern Republic
organization of a revolutionary government at verkhneudinsk—proclamation of the far eastern republic by delegates from vladivostok, blagoveshchensk, and verkhneudinsk—strained relations with the japanese authorities in the maritime province
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Feb. 28 (22) | From the Consul General at Irkutsk, temporarily at
Vladivostok (tel.) Indications that Zemstvo government in Vladivostok and other Social Revolutionary governments will eventually fall under control of Bolsheviks. |
545 |
| Mar. 1 | From the Consul at Harbin (tel.) Futility of Semenov’s efforts to organize government; negotiations at Irkutsk between Social Revolutionaries and Bolsheviks for establishment of buffer state in eastern Siberia. |
546 |
| Mar. 10 | From the Consul at Harbin (tel.) New government for Trans-Baikal to be formed at Verkhneudinsk. Seizure of gold coin by Chinese customs from wife of Semenov passing through Harbin. |
547 |
| Mar. 29 | From the President of the Technical Board (tel.) From Smith: Reform measures enforced by Reds upon inhabitants in taking towns. |
547 |
| May 6 (219) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Cabinet decision to support provisional government in Maritime Province, forming buffer state as barrier to Bolshevism. |
548 |
| May 12 (151) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Summary of proclamation by General Oi (text printed) of Japan’s policy in Siberia. Japanese diplomatic agent’s disavowal of authority for press statement claiming Allied accord with Japanese policy in Siberia. |
548 |
| May 18 (110) | From the Chargé in China (tel.) Announcement of organization of Far Eastern Republic at Verkhneudinsk; enumeration of principles and necessary provisions of government. |
549 |
| May 29 (180) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Note from Krasnoschokoff, Foreign Minister of Verkhneudinsk government, to British High Commissioner emphasizing necessity for buffer state and appealing for economic negotiations with all nations. |
550 |
| June 4 (283) | From the Chargé in Japan (tel.) Press report of confirmation, by Advisory Council of Ministers, of Cabinet’s decision to withdraw Fifth Division from Chita to Manchouli. |
551 |
| June 15 (199) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Vladivostok recognition of Far Eastern Republic and desire for union therewith as soon as Semenov barrier is removed. |
552 |
| June 15 (200) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Election by Zemstvo provisional government of members of preparliament in preparation for Far Eastern Republic. Representation from districts including all Russian territory east of Baikal. |
552 |
| June 21 (208) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) First meeting of Far East Peoples Assembly effecting preliminary organization; improvement of conditions in Vladivostok. |
553 |
| Oct. 4 (294) | From the Minister in China (tel.) Announcement of Far Eastern Republic by Chita representative at joint meeting with Amur, Vladivostok, and Verkhneudinsk delegates; principles for which Republic stands. |
553 |
| Oct. 24 (62) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Evacuation of Chita by Semenov and occupation by Partisans, popular assembly assuming charge. |
554 |
| Dec. 31 (129) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Anticipation of conflict between Japanese and Bolsheviks, latter occupying strong position across Iman [Carelf] River. |
554 |
| 1921 Jan. 21 (378) | From the Consul at Harbin Report covering recent events in eastern Siberia especially in relation to governments of Chita, Blagoveshchensk, Verkhneudinsk, and Vladivostok. |
554 |
Evacuation of the Czechoslovak Forces
instructions to the american members of the russian railway service corps not to withdraw from siberia until the czech evacuation is assured—arrival of all czechoslovak troops in vladivostok
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Jan. 19 (17) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) From Smith: Telegram from Czech chief of staff, Irkutsk (text printed), reporting surrender of Poles to Bolsheviks and progress of Czechs toward Vladivostok. |
561 |
| Feb. 1 (41) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) From Smith: Quotation from message by Inter-Allied Committee (text printed) requesting Smith to proceed to Siberia with full powers to treat for immediate evacuation of Czechs. |
562 |
| Feb. 2 | From the President of the Technical Board (tel.) Urgent necessity for Russian Railway Service Corps to assist in Czech evacuation. Request for advice. |
563 |
| Feb. 9 | To the President of the Technical Board (tel.) Information that members of Service Corps are not to withdraw before successful evacuation of Czechs unless extraordinary circumstances warrant. |
563 |
| Feb. 17 | To the Czechoslovak Chargé Recommendation that entire contingent of friendly troops in Siberia to be repatriated be moved at once to Pacific ports for embarkation in order to keep U. S. and British shipping fully engaged. |
563 |
| Feb. 22 (12) | From the Consul General at Irkutsk, temporarily at
Vladivostok (tel.) Armistice between Czechs and Bolsheviks, in which former agree to hand over the gold and not to assist Kolchak troops. |
564 |
| Mar. 7 | From the President of the Technical Board (tel.) Report on progress of evacuation of Czechs and other friendly contingents. |
565 |
| Apr. 5 | From the President of the Technical Board (tel.) Inquiry as to advisability of permitting Czechs to decorate members of Service Corps in recognition of efficient work during evacuation. |
565 |
| Apr. 9 (104) | From the Consul General at Irkutsk, temporarily at
Vladivostok, and the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Report on number of Czechs and other friendly troops still to be repatriated. Recommendations. |
566 |
| Apr. 9 | To the President of the Technical Board (tel.) No objections to presentation by Czech authorities of decorations to members of Service Corps. |
566 |
| Apr. 15 | From the President of the Technical Board (tel.) Arrival of last of Czech and other Allied forces at Manchuria preparatory to debarkation from Vladivostok. Inquiry regarding transportation of Service Corps. |
567 |
| Apr. 15 (111) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) From Smith: Report of successful evacuation to Manchuria with cooperation of Reds and Chinese. |
567 |
| Apr. 19 | To the President of the Technical Board (tel.) Inquiry whether Service Corps would be ready to embark May 10 if U. S. homeward-bound transport should call for them then. |
568 |
| Apr. 23 | From the President of the Technical Board (tel.) Readiness of 65 members of Service Corps to leave Vladivostok May 10; necessity for number of corps to remain until all Czechs reach Vladivostok. |
568 |
| May 5 | From the President of the Technical Board (tel.) Stevens’ desire to conclude evacuation shortly and resign from board. Constant arrival of Japanese reenforcements. |
568 |
| May 25 (170) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) From Winterburn for Adjutant General, War Dept.: Report on transportation of Czech troops. |
569 |
| July 15 (84) | To the Minister in Czechoslovakia (tel.) Instructions to ascertain whether bill for transportation of Czech troops over Chinese Eastern Ry. is obligation of Czech Government or of France. |
569 |
| Sept. 24 (230) | From the Minister in Czechoslovakia (tel.) Foreign Minister’s opinion concerning obligations for transportation of Czech troops. |
569 |
| Nov. 15 (268) | From the Minister in Czechoslovakia (tel.) Czech feeling of justification in asking Allies to meet expense of transportation of troops over Chinese railway. Repeated to France. |
570 |
South Russia
appointment by the department of state of a special agent in south russia—evacuation of odessa and novorossiisk by the forces of general denikin—supersession of general denikin by general wrangel as commander in chief of the armed forces otf south russia—attempts by the british government to mediate between the soviet authorities and general wrangel—decision by the french government to recognize “de facto” the government of south russia—statement received from general wrangel, september 9, 1920, defining his policy and aims-collapse of wrangel’s defense of the crimea—relief of the crimean refugees
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Dec. 18 (9370) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Instructions for Admiral McCully (text printed) containing his appointment as Special Agent for the Department of State to report on conditions in South Russia and to contact Gen. Denikin. |
571 |
| 1920 Jan. 2 (146) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Desperate situation of Denikin; transfer of government headquarters to Ekaterinodar; Wrangel’s command of center army. |
573 |
| Jan. 7 (6) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Appeal of Denikin representative in behalf of refugees and inhabitants in Odessa who must be evacuated upon approach of Reds. Request for coal for shipping. |
573 |
| Jan. 8 (14) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Information that British Admiralty will supply necessary coal for Odessa. |
574 |
| Jan. 18 (43) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully at Novorossiisk: Report of arrival at Novorossiisk, which is flooded with refugees; British assumption of responsibility for evacuation of wounded and families of officers. |
574 |
| Jan. 18 (44) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Report on conditions and necessity for evacuation of wounded and of women and children. Recommendation that such U. S. ships as are available assist in evacuation. |
575 |
| Jan. 23 (60) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Reported advance of Red armies southward between Don and Volga; British work of evacuation; inquiry as to some means for helping Russians of upper class desiring to come to America. |
576 |
| Jan. 31 (92) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) British attempt to secure Kubans and Cossacks to aid Volunteer army in fighting Reds. |
576 |
| Feb. 6 (106) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Personal impressions regarding Denikin; territory under his control and policies of his government. Suggestions. |
577 |
| Feb. 8 (112) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully at Odessa: Completion of evacuation of city, which is in control of disorderly elements. |
580 |
| Undated [Rec’d Feb. 2] (113) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Capture of Odessa by Bolsheviks; boarding of ships by refugees; appeal of Denikin (text printed). |
581 |
| Feb. 10 (117) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Serious error of trying to combat Reds by recognition of Trans-Caucasus republics; needs of South Russian peoples. |
581 |
| Undated [Rec’d Feb. 13] (122) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Normal conditions in Odessa after occupation by Bolsheviks. Efforts to protect Americans. |
582 |
| Undated [Rec’d Feb. 14] (127) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully at Sevastopol: Report of general demoralization, although Reds have not yet entered Crimea; urgent desire for general evacuation. |
583 |
| Feb. 13 (130) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Agreement between Denikin and Supreme Cossack Council. |
584 |
| Mar. 3 (166) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Departure of Wrangel for Constantinople due to hopelessness of cause; British abandonment of Denikin. |
584 |
| Mar. 4 (173) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From Mc Cully at Novorossiisk: Retirement of Volunteer army before Reds; preparation for complete evacuation of city; British attempt to arrange armistice. |
585 |
| Mar. 12 (202) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Appeal for U. S. assistance in evacuation of refugees from Novorossiisk and Crimea. |
585 |
| Mar. 16 (214) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Removal of Denikin’s headquarters to Novorossiisk with view to occupation of barricades on east coast of Black Sea; British opposition to this scheme, demanding that Crimea be defended. |
586 |
| Mar. 18 (4) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) For McCully: Information that attention of relief societies will be called to evacuation needs, as no Government funds are available; suggestion that use of naval vessels be requested. |
587 |
| Mar. 22 (179) | From the British Ambassador Transportation of Russian refugees to various countries; inquiry whether the United States will contribute toward expenditure for transportation and maintenance. |
587 |
| Mar. 24 | To the British Ambassador Reply to British inquiry stating that no funds are available for maintenance of Russian refugees, but that U. S. naval vessels are assisting in evacuation from Caucasus. |
588 |
| Undated [Rec’d Mar. 31] (237) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Account of capture of Novorossiisk by Reds. |
589 |
| Mar. 27 (236) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Occupation of Novorossiisk by Reds; evacuation of Volunteer army and departure of vessels. |
589 |
| Undated [Rec’d Apr. 6] (253) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully at Theodosia: Probable choice of Wrangel as commander in chief to succeed Denikin. |
590 |
| Undated [Rec’d Apr. 8] (260) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Retirement of Denikin and assumption of command by Wrangel; notice from Supreme Council that Allies would withdraw support unless mediation between Wrangel and Bolsheviks accepted. |
590 |
| Undated [Rec’d Apr. 13] (272) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From Haskell: Retreat of Volunteer army into Georgia, where they are interned; establishment of refugee concentration camp; serious political situation involving Armenians. |
591 |
| Apr. 23 (418) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to investigate reports regarding British approach to Bolsheviks and Wrangel in efforts to conclude armistice and to secure amnesty for Volunteer army. |
592 |
| Undated [Rec’d Apr. 24] (300) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Appeal of Atamans of Don, Kuban, and Terek to Associated Powers to act as intermediaries with Soviets to end fighting in Russia; representation before Supreme Council; Wrangel’s plan of liberal government in Crimea. |
592 |
| Apr. 29 (316) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully at Sevastopol: Report on conditions in southern Russia and trend of affairs, as result of three months’ observation. |
595 |
| Apr. 29 (703) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Report on British efforts to arrange armistice between Wrangel and Bolsheviks. |
597 |
| May 3 (324) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Delivery to Wrangel of British message (text printed) discouraging further continuation of struggle; Wrangel’s appeal for further support. |
598 |
| May 16 (337) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Improved conditions in Crimea. |
599 |
| May 22 (345) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Strengthening of Wrangel’s position and improved condition of troops; no indication, however, of early offensive. |
600 |
| May 25 (45) | From the Consul at Tiflis (tel.) Seizure by Bolsheviks of Enzeli region, including ships’ stores and medical supplies, forcing British to retire. |
600 |
| Undated [Rec’d June 4] (349) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Message from British commander in chief for Wrangel (text printed) regarding Soviet acceptance of proposals for negotiations with British participation. |
601 |
| Undated [Rec’d June 6] (353) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Wrangel’s objections to negotiating with Soviets; difficulties of his position; possibility of an offensive. |
601 |
| Undated [Rec’d June 6] (354) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Message from British High Commissioner, Constantinople, to Wrangel (text printed) refusing further support if offensive is taken against Bolsheviks; Wrangel’s attitude. |
603 |
| June 10 (610) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Request for opinion as to how far British intend to go in political relations with Soviets and probable consequences. |
603 |
| June 11 (72) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) For McCully: Inquiry as to terms of armistice proposed by Great Britain. |
604 |
| June 15 (943) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Information regarding British negotiations for armistice between Wrangel and Soviets; not to constitute British recognition of Soviets. |
604 |
| June 15 (361) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Wrangel’s reasons for refusing to trust any engagement entered into with Reds. Suggested solution of peace problem. |
604 |
| June 24 (378) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Wrangel’s intention to hold new lines for defense of Crimea and his expectation of British support in accordance with agreement. |
605 |
| July 31 | From the Special Agent Policy of South Russian government and probabilities of its success. |
606 |
| Aug. 12 | From the French Chargé French recognition, de facto, of government of South Russia and diplomatic representation at Sevastopol. |
611 |
| Aug. 12 (1218) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Perplexity in official circles regarding French recognition of Wrangel government. |
611 |
| Aug. 17 | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Recommendation that U. S. continue independent action with relation to Russia to prevent suspicion of aiding European countries in selfish purposes toward Russia. |
611 |
| Aug. 27 (48) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) For McCully: Request for statement from Wrangel regarding his policy and aims, certain leading questions being propounded suggesting character of information desired. |
612 |
| Aug. 31 (473) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Aggressiveness of Reds on Tauride front; Wrangel’s success in holding his lines; financial difficulties in operation of government. |
614 |
| Sept. 3 (1645) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Information that Wrangel has received no loan from France although some supplies have been given. |
615 |
| Sept. 4 (1652) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Summary of Wrangel’s policy which determined France to recognize his government. |
615 |
| Sept. 4 (476) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Gradual withdrawal of Wrangel’s forces from Kuban; repulse of Reds on Tauride front; continued occupation of original line by Wrangel. |
616 |
| Sept. 8 (478) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Categorical official reply (text printed) to questions regarding Wrangel’s policies and aims. Comments. |
616 |
| Sept, 13 (1694) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Reported statement by McCully that U. S. economic assistance will be given South Russia; suggestions for U. S. and French coordination of effort. |
620 |
| Sept. 16 (58) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) For McCully: Instructions to investigate source of rumor concerning promise of U. S. assistance to South Russia. Denial of any statement given to press by Secretary of State. |
620 |
| Sept. 24 (500) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Telegram from Minister of Finance of South Russia to Bakhmeteff in Washington (text printed) denying that McCully had promised U. S. aid. |
621 |
| Oct. 15 | From the Russian Ambassador Suspension of hostilities between Poles and Bolsheviks, causing greater activity by latter against Crimea; injustice of preventing munitions of war from the United States reaching South Russia. |
621 |
| Nov. 4 (557) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Retreat of Wrangel forces from northern Tauride before Red offensive; concentration in Crimea passage; activity of Red naval forces in Azov Sea. |
622 |
| Nov. 10 (568) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Heavy attack on Perekop by Reds; imminence of Crimean evacuation; suggested aid through Constantinople from proceeds of cargo of U. S. vessels bound for Crimea. |
623 |
| Nov. 11 (569) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Furnishing of all possible aid to refugees at present time; evident reference in McCully’s telegram to authorization to furnish aid with funds. |
623 |
| Nov. 11 (573) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Evacuation of Crimea inevitable; proposal to evacuate all Americans and proceed to Constantinople. |
623 |
| Nov. 14 (576) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Personal appeal of Russian delegate on behalf of refugees from Crimea. Reply and transmittal of appeal to Rumania, Bulgaria, Greece, and Serbia. |
624 |
| Nov. 14 (105) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) Authorization to use naval and Shipping Board vessels to transport refugees from Crimea to adjacent places of safety; British and French responsibility for landing arrangements. |
624 |
| Nov. 14 (581) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Evacuation of Sevastopol. |
625 |
| Nov. 15 (580) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Appeal in behalf of 40,000 refugees being evacuated from Crimea; facilities for only few thousand in Constantinople; suggestion of northern Africa as suitable landing place. |
626 |
| Nov. 17 (583) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Display of French flag on Russian warships, provisionally sanctioned by French Admiral. |
627 |
| Nov. 17 (1642) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Summary of instructions of Nov. 14 to Bristol. |
627 |
| Nov. 18 | To Princess Cantacuzene of the American Central
Committee for Russian Relief Transmittal of appeal of High Commissioner at Constantinople for aid in maintenance of refugees, hoping that organization can render assistance. |
627 |
| Nov. 18 (591) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully at Constantinople: No decision as to destination of Russian refugees; fate of Kilpatrick and Kratz; request for instructions regarding continuance of mission. |
628 |
| Undated [Rec’d Nov. 19] (590) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Request for authorization for U. S. consul to visa passports of certain Russians desiring to emigrate to America. |
629 |
| Nov. 19 (592) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Efforts to distribute and land refugees, estimated at 100,000 now in harbor of Constantinople. Suggestions. |
629 |
| Nov. 20 (595) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From McCully: Contributing factors in Wrangel’s defeat. |
630 |
| Nov. 23 (95) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) Approval of Commissioner’s efforts toward relief; information that Russian Ambassador has made large sum available to Red Cross for support of refugees. |
631 |
| Nov. 26 (605) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Congested condition of troops and refugees on ships in harbor. |
632 |
| Nov. 26 (1659) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Instructions to inquire what action is intended regarding support of refugees from Crimea; suggestion that they be transported to north coast of Africa. (Instructions to repeat to London.) |
632 |
| Nov. 29 (99) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) No authorization, under existing regulations, for consuls to visa passports of Russians without reference to Washington. |
633 |
| Dec. 3 (1977) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) French reply (text printed), pledging financial aid to refugees but stating reasons why transportation to North Africa is impracticable. |
633 |
| Dec. 4 (104) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) Sum of $800,000 available for relief of refugees in Constantinople through Red Cross. |
635 |
| Dec. 6 | From the Deputy Commissioner for Europe of the
American Red Cross Note from Red Cross Commissioner for Europe (text printed) summarizing Crimean refugee situation. |
635 |
| Dec. 9 (1687) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) British reply, citing British and French measures already taken to aid refugees and suggesting further U. S. assistance in view of deplorable conditions. |
637 |
| Dec. 27 | From the French Ambassador French inability to continue meeting demands for maintenance of refugees; request that credit due Russian Volunteer fleet be speedily placed at disposal of General Association for Russian Relief. |
638 |
| Dec. 28 (654) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) From Imbrie: Taking over by French of Black Sea Fleet to be sold as partial reimbursement for advances made toward Crimean campaign. Wrangel’s protest and appeal for U. S. aid in transporting refugees to Vladivostok. |
639 |
Baltic Provinces
continued refusal by the united states to recognize the governments in the baltic provinces—refusal by the united states to become involved in the relations between the soviet government and the governments in the baltic provinces-requests from the commissioner at riga for american naval protection
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Dec. 30 | From the Lithuanian Executive
Committee Notification that Lithuania has constituted the Lithuanian Executive Committee its diplomatic agent in the United States, pending recognition. |
640 |
| 1920 Jan. 2 | Memorandum by the Third Assistant Secretary of
State Conversation with Finnish Minister on conference to be held at Helsingfors to consider safeguarding interests of Baltic states against Bolshevism. Minister’s request for U. S. support. |
641 |
| Jan. 3 (15) | From the Consul at Reval (tel.) Conference between Allies and Yudenitch regarding future disposition of army of northwest. |
642 |
| Jan. 5 | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) U. S. refusal to participate in measures respecting disposition of Yudenitch’s army. |
642 |
| Jan. 7 | To the Lithuanian Executive Committee U. S. inability to attribute diplomatic character to Committee; willingness, however, to give informal consideration to all matters pertaining to Lithuania, with above limitations. |
642 |
| Jan. 14 (20) | From the Minister in Sweden (tel.) Proposal to transport Yudenitch army to Archangel front. |
643 |
| Jan. 24 | From the Finnish Legation Cablegram from Foreign Office (text printed) giving results of conference at Helsingfors. |
643 |
| Jan. 25 (77) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) British notification to Estonia of satisfaction at conclusion of armistice with Bolskeviks. |
644 |
| Jan. 29 (82) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Arrest of Yudenitch upon Estonian orders; Latvian inquiry as to U. S. attitude toward an armistice between Latvia and Bolshevik Russia. |
644 |
| Feb. 2 (85) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Conclusion of peace treaty between Estonia and Soviet Russia. |
645 |
| Feb. 3 (87) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Principal points in peace treaty between Estonia and Soviet Russia. |
645 |
| Feb. 4 | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Authorization to convey U. S. attitude toward an armistice between Latvia and Bolshevik Russia. |
646 |
| Feb. 9 (89) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Unofficial information that Latvia has signed armistice with Bolsheviks. |
646 |
| Feb. 20 (291) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Report that Finland and Lithuania are expected to sign armistice with Bolsheviks. |
646 |
| Feb. 24 (306) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Foreign Office statement of policy of Allies with reference to Russia (text printed). |
647 |
| Mar. 18 (137) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Foreign Minister’s request for support of commissioners in arranging peace negotiations with Bolsheviks, in agreement with League of Nations. |
648 |
| Mar. 20 (140) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Decision of Baltic states to conduct peace negotiations with Bolsheviks separately. |
648 |
| Mar. 24 | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Disapproval of participation in conference for peace negotiations between Bolsheviks and Latvia. |
648 |
| Mar. 31 | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Inquiry regarding Soviet demand for extradition of Northwestern army officers and whether Estonia and Soviet Russia have entered formal diplomatic relations. |
649 |
| Apr. 2 | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Proposal of withholding food supplies until guarantee is received from Estonia that officers of Northwestern army will not be turned over to Soviets. |
649 |
| Apr. 3 (159) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Official denial that no demand has yet been made for extradition of Northwestern army officers; no diplomatic relations exist between Estonia and Soviet. |
649 |
| May 19 (6) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Rupture of Lithuanian-Bolshevik peace negotiations over frontier question. |
650 |
| June 1 (20) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Lithuanian refusal so far to support Bolsheviks in attack on Poles. Polish request of Lithuania for definite assurances of good faith. |
650 |
| June 4 (25) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Lithuanian request for British advice. French efforts to ascertain maximum Polish concession to Lithuania in return for latter’s friendly neutrality. |
650 |
| June 18 | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Instructions to express personal opinion that the United States would approve amicable settlement of dispute with Poland and deplore cooperation with Bolsheviks against Poland. (Instructions to repeat to Warsaw for information.) |
650 |
| June 26 (46) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Assurance of Lithuanian neutrality. |
651 |
| July 13 (70) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Conclusion of Lithuanian-Bolshevik peace treaty. |
651 |
| July 17 (72) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Summary of terms of Bolshevik-Lithuanian peace treaty. |
651 |
| July 23 (81) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Suggestions regarding U. S. future policy toward Baltic Provinces in view of spread of Bolshevism. |
652 |
| Aug. 6 (95) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Continued presence of Bolshevik troops in Lithuania, causing serious situation there, and unsettled conditions throughout Baltic Provinces. |
653 |
| Aug. 9 | From Mr. Jonas Vileišis Interpretation of recent political events in Lithuania, which call for change in U. S. policy; request for recognition. |
653 |
| Aug. 9 (99) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Urgent request for U. S. naval vessel in Baltic. |
656 |
| Aug. 9 (100) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Anticipation of demand from Moscow that Estonia join federated Soviet Russia, with resulting refusal and armed resistance; British preparation for evacuation. |
656 |
| Aug. 11 (32) | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Instructions regarding evacuation of U. S. citizens from threatened areas. Compliance with request for vessel. |
656 |
| Aug. 11 (104) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Conclusion of Latvian-Bolshevik peace treaty. |
657 |
| Aug. 12 (107) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Summary of terms of Latvian-Bolshevik peace treaty. |
657 |
| Aug. 12 (108) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Report on situation in Baltic Provinces. |
657 |
| Aug. 14 (109) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Noticeable improvement in situation. |
658 |
| Aug. 23 | To Mr. Jonas Vileišis Reply to interpretation of recent events in Lithuania and to request for recognition. |
658 |
| Aug. 27 (126) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Estonian reference to appointment of U. S. consul at Reval and desire to appoint consul to the United States to represent Estonia in political affairs; resentment over U. S. note of Aug. 10 to Italian Ambassador. |
659 |
| Sept. 3 (134) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) British endeavor to arrange for Polish-Lithuanian conference for settlement of dispute; proposal of U. S. commissioner as chairman of conference. |
659 |
| Sept. 7 (141) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Estonian request for written statement regarding purpose of visit of U. S. naval vessels in the Baltic. |
660 |
| Sept. 10 (49) | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Unwisdom of acting as member of Polish-Lithuanian frontier conference. |
660 |
| Sept. 11 (50) | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Instructions to explain presence of U. S. consul at Reval and inability of granting exequatur in the United States to consul of an unrecognized government. |
661 |
| Sept. 11 (51) | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Authorization to make written statement of friendly intentions of U. S. vessels in Baltic; request for source of inquiry regarding vessels and regarding appointment of U. S. consul. |
661 |
| Sept. 13 (151) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Bolshevik source of inquiry regarding presence of vessels and Estonian source regarding consul. |
661 |
| Sept. 13 (152) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Inquiry whether objections would be raised to Estonian unofficial agent in the United States with same status as Latvian representative. |
662 |
| Sept. 23 (57) | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) No objection to sending to this country Estonian unofficial agent with same status as those from Latvia and Lithuania. |
662 |
| Oct. 6 | From the Consul at Reval (tel.) Appointment of Estonian unofficial representative in the United States. Estonian request that he be accorded certain diplomatic privileges. |
662 |
| Oct. 11 (66) | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Instructions to explain status to be accorded Estonian agent and offer to recall U. S. consul at Reval if arrangement is unsatisfactory. |
663 |
| Oct. 13 (217) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Estonian wish that U. S. consul remain; effort to force U. S. recognition by request for political status for agent in the United States. |
664 |
| Oct. 15 (229) | From the Commissioner at Riga Latvian note (text printed) claiming right of people for self-determination and plea for same principles of justice as granted to Poland, Finland, and Armenia. (Similar note from Estonian Foreign Minister.) |
664 |
| Dec. 15 (274) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Apprehension in Estonia and Latvia over probable Bolshevik attack; suggestions for discontinuance of passports and for presence of U. SI vessel in vicinity. |
666 |
| Dec. 24 (282) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Gravity of situation; imminence of attacks on Latvia and Estonia; recommendations. |
666 |
| Dec. 27 (284) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Difficulties attending evacuation; necessity for immediate dispatch of nearest vessel. |
667 |
| Dec. 29 (286) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Further report on situation and on French and British attitude. |
667 |
| 1921 Jan. 7 (1) | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) British instructions to keep vessel in vicinity of Riga. Department’s instructions. |
668 |
Repatriation of Americans Detained in Russia
british efforts to arrange for the repatriation of americans—desire of the united states government that the transfer to russia of hungarian communists held in austria be made conditional upon the release of all americans in russia—endeavors of dr. nansen to arrange for the release of americans
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Jan. 7 (5) | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) 0’ Grady’s mission extended to procure repatriation of Russian prisoners of war in various European countries besides exchange of prisoners in Russia and England. |
668 |
| Jan. 10 (25) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to suggest that 0’Grady include repatriation of Americans in negotiations with Russia, mention being made of specific cases. |
669 |
| Jan. 26 (133) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) British conditional consent to negotiations by 0’Grady for release of Americans mentioned. |
669 |
| Jan. 27 (12) | To the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) Instructions to request O’Grady to include Americans in any arrangements for repatriation of British subjects, in accordance with British suggestion. |
670 |
| Feb. 10 (48) | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) O’Grady’s negotiations with Russia for release of Mrs. Doty and Kalamatiano. |
670 |
| May 12 (917) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Inquiry regarding Allied attitude toward Russian request for transfer to Russia of Hungarian communists interned in Austria. |
671 |
| May 13 | Memorandum by the Minister in Poland, temporarily in
the United States French Ambassador’s suggestion of sending all Bolsheviks to Soviet territory and exchanging Bela Kun and companions interned in Austria for European and U. S. prisoners in Russia. |
671 |
| May 14 (1154) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) French willingness to facilitate transfer of Bela Kun and other communists to Soviet Russia in exchange for release of French citizens. |
671 |
| May 18 (954) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) For Vienna: U. S. desire for common agreement to facilitate exchange of Hungarian communists for Americans and Europeans held in Russia. |
672 |
| May 27 (1203) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) British view that question of transporting to Russia Hungarians interned in Austria is outside competence of Ambassadors’ Conference. |
672 |
| June 1 (1052) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) For American Commissioner, Vienna: Instructions to state that U. S. influence would be exerted for transfer of Hungarians, should Austria secure release of Americans from Russia. |
673 |
| June 15 (233) | From the Commissioner at Vienna (tel.) Chancelor’s reply stating Bolsheviks refuse to release Americans until reciprocal treatment is guaranteed Russians in the United States; Austria’s desire to be rid of Hungarian communists. |
673 |
| June 25 (258) | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) Instructions in connection with mission of Nansen, head of International Red Cross delegation seeking repatriation of prisoners, including some Americans. |
674 |
| July 2 (402) | To the Commissioner at Vienna (tel.) Instructions to inform Chancelor of U. S. protest against Soviet treatment of Americans, in striking contrast with facilities afforded Russians for leaving the United States. |
675 |
| July 15 (255) | From the Commissioner at Vienna (tel.) Release of Bela Kun and one companion for conveyance to Russia via Germany. |
676 |
| July 16 (259) | From the Commissioner at Vienna (tel.) Departure of Kun and companion for Russia. |
677 |
| July 19 (145) | From the Chargé in Sweden (tel.) Message from Nansen (text printed) reporting on efforts to secure release of Americans in Russia. |
677 |
| July 30 (1471) | From the Chargé in France (tel.) Nansen’s report that Kun and companion were seized en route and held in Germany. |
678 |
| Aug. 4 (91) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Departure from Russia of Mrs. Doty and other Americans. |
678 |
| Aug. 10 (1201) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Transmittal of message of Nansen from Tchitcherin (text printed) protesting against indirect method of detaining Russians in America, and suggesting basis for direct negotiations between United States and the Soviet. |
679 |
| Aug. 11 (1210) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Nansen’s message to Department (text printed) suggesting certain arrangements for facilitating departure of Russians from the United States. |
680 |
| Aug. 21 (894) | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) Message for Nansen (text printed) agreeing to proposed arrangements for facilitating departure of Russians and calling attention to Tchitcherin’s misinformation as to conditions in America. |
681 |
| Aug. 28 (1310) | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) Conveyance to Moscow of substance of Department’s message no. 894. |
682 |
| Sept. 24 (32) | To the Chargé in Norway (tel.) Message for Nansen (text printed) inquiring as to usefulness of further negotiations, in view of Soviet demand for direct dealings with U. S. officials. |
682 |
| Sept. 25 (55) | From the Chargé in Norway (tel.) Further negotiations by Nansen, with excellent prospects of success. |
683 |
| Oct. 1 (1526) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Inquiry regarding reported French threat to attack Soviets on Black Sea unless French prisoners are released. |
684 |
| Oct. 5 (1777) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Verification of reported French threat and result. |
685 |
| Oct. 14 (220) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Possible release of Americans in Soviet Russia in exchange for Russian children, in care of Red Cross, in Finland. |
685 |
| Oct. 15 (72) | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Rejection of proposal to exchange Americans for members of Petrograd Children’s Colony; belief that latter should be returned to their parents. |
685 |
| Dec. 6 (622) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Poland’s willingness to discuss with Soviets exchange of Americans in Russia. Request for instructions. |
686 |
| Dec. 11 (402) | From the Minister in Switzerland Reply of Nansen (text printed) regarding desirability of continuing efforts to secure further releases of Americans in Russia. |
686 |
| Dec. 11 (470) | To the Minister in Poland (tel.) Instructions to reply that Department would be gratified if Polish delegation at Riga would support efforts of Nansen in behalf of Americans in Russia. |
687 |
Deportation from the United States of Undesirable Russians
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Nov. 15 (10/8) | From Mr. L. Martens Protest against unwarranted persecution and cruel treatment in the United States of citizens of Russian Socialist Federal Soviet Republic. |
687 |
| Dec. 11 | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Instructions to request permission for landing and transit to Bolshevik lines of 150 Russians being deported from the United States. |
690 |
| Dec. 17 (44) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Latvian permission for transport of Russians to Bolshevik frontier under certain conditions; offer of flour and canned goods as compensation. |
691 |
| Dec. 19 | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Objections to conditions and offer of compensation. Request for definite reply. |
691 |
| Dec. 21 (48) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Latvian permission to land Russians at Libau; desire that cost of transportation be paid in flour. |
692 |
| Dec. 23 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Information regarding deportation to Russia of undesirable Russian anarchists. (Instructions to repeat to northern European capitals. Sent also to Paris with instructions to repeat to central European capitals for publication and to other European capitals for foreign offices and publication.) |
692 |
| Dec. 24 | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Departure of 249 Russians on U. S. transport Buford. Instructions regarding landing and information regarding payment in food. |
693 |
| 1920 Jan. 5 (60) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Difficulties in way of landing party of Russians in Latvia. |
693 |
| Jan. 7 | To the Commissioner at Helsingfors (tel.) Instructions to telegraph whether possible to transport deported aliens to Russia through Hangö. |
694 |
| Jan. 9 (518) | From the Commissioner at Helsingfors (tel.) Finland’s consent to cooperate in transporting deported aliens through Hangö. |
694 |
| Jan. 10 | To the Commissioner at Helsingfors (tel.) Information that Buford has been diverted to Hangö; instructions as to arrangements for transporting Russians. |
694 |
| Jan. 10 (519) | From the Commissioner at Helsingfors (tel.) Finland’s conditions in transfer of Bolsheviks, requesting permission to detain 10 as hostages. |
695 |
| Jan. 13 | To the Commissioner at Helsingfors (tel.) Partial acceptance of Finnish conditions; objections to retaining of 10 Bolsheviks as hostages. |
696 |
| Jan. 16 (523) | From the Commissioner at Helsingfors (tel.) Estonian notification to Bolsheviks, at request of Finland, that some people will cross border and that presumption is this will be facilitated. |
696 |
| Jan. 20 (527) | From the Commissioner at Helsingfors (tel.) Welcoming by Russia of deported anarchists. |
697 |
| May 26 | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Inquiries as to possibility of landing other deportees at Reval and transporting them into Soviet Russia without previous arrangements. |
697 |
| May 28 (17) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Doubt as to success of landing deportees in Estonia in absence of previous arrangements. |
697 |
| June 7 | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Instructions to request of Estonia permission to land and transport to Russia parties of communists, first obtaining consent of Soviet Russia. |
698 |
| June 21 (42) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Request for assurances that deportations are not forcible. |
698 |
| June 28 | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Representations regarding legitimacy of proposed deportations under accepted principles of international law. |
698 |
| July 6 (59) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Soviet assurances to Estonia that true communists and socialists will be admitted to Russia but not criminals. |
699 |
| Aug. 5 (27) | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Denial of implication that any of proposed deportees are criminal. |
699 |
| Aug. 7 (96) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) No definite reply from Moscow regarding deportees. |
700 |
| Sept. 7 (137) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Conditions under which Soviets will admit to Russia the deportees; willingness to release Mrs. Kennedy in exchange for Larkin. |
700 |
Resumption of Trade with Soviet Russia
proposal by the allied governments to reopen trade through the Russian cooperative societies-negotiations in london—removal of American restrictions on communication with soviet russia, july 7, 1920—removal of american restrictions on credit and exchange transactions with soviet russia, december 20—instructions by the united states treasury to the mints and assay offices to reject gold bearing evidence of soviet origin
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Undated [Rec’d Jan. 16] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) For Emery: Request to release to press communique of Supreme Council (text printed) regarding exchange of goods between Russian people and Allied and neutral countries through Russian cooperative organizations. |
701 |
| Feb. 2 (95) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Inquiry regarding press report that Lloyd George proposes to discuss at next Premiers’ meeting situation in Russia and possible recognition. |
701 |
| Feb. 6 (207) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Lloyd George’s assurances that recognition of Soviet Russia is at present not contemplated. Litvinov’s advocacy of peace and foreign trade, objecting, however, to dealings with cooperatives. |
702 |
| Mar. 6 (483) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Disapproval of establishing relations with Soviet Government, proposing instead common action by Associated Governments for removal of restrictions upon private trade with Russian people, with warnings as to its insecurity. Inquiry whether Allied Governments have considered measures to prevent disbursing abroad securities illegally obtained by Bolsheviks. (Sent to Ambassador in Great Britain for Foreign Office; likewise to Ambassador in France with instructions to repeat to Ambassador in Italy for like action.) |
703 |
| Mar. 22 (300) | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) Inquiry whether return of Rumanian securities and gold illegally obtained will be made condition precedent to dealings with Russian cooperatives. |
704 |
| Mar. 23 (493) | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) Observations proving similarity of U. S. and British views regarding Russian relations and trade arrangements, latter welcoming common course of action. |
705 |
| Mar. 24 (306) | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) Comment upon appointment of Krassin as delegate of cooperatives; instructions to elucidate facts regarding removal of British restrictions on private trade with Russia. |
706 |
| Mar. 27 (514) | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) Reasons for Krassin’s acceptability to British Government; elucidation of facts in regard to removal of British restrictions on private trade; conference with cooperatives. |
707 |
| Apr. 2 (669) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Instructions to advise Foreign Office of U. S. intention of removing restrictions on trade with Russia without delay. Suggestion of Apr. 10 as date. (Sent, mutatis mutandis, to the Ambassador in Great Britain.) |
708 |
| Apr. 2 (550) | From the Chargé in Great
Britain Arrangements for trade negotiations in London between Russian cooperatives and committee of Supreme Economic Council; probability of conversations being conducted by British officials. |
708 |
| Apr. 9 (942) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Foreign Office note (text printed) setting forth objections to removal of restrictions on private trade with Russia; also proposal for agreement between Allied and Associated Governments to insure security and fulfillment of obligations of former regime. |
709 |
| May 3 (720) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Foreign Office note (text printed) advocating postponement of action regarding trade restrictions until after Krassin negotiations have taken place. |
710 |
| May 17 | From the Consul General at London (tel.) Arrival of Russian delegates. |
711 |
| May 19 (824) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Inquiry as to attitude toward possible invitation for U. S. representative to attend meetings of Permanent Committee of Supreme Economic Council for discussion of Russian trade. |
711 |
| May 21 (530) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Authorization for designation of Consul General Skinner as unofficial observer in committee meetings to discuss Russian trade. |
712 |
| May 26 (848) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) British refusal to take measures to provide for return to rightful owners, before trade with Russia is resumed, gold or securities illegally acquired. |
712 |
| May 28 (864) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Meeting of Russian trade delegation with Permanent Committee. Plan for interview between Prime Minister and Krassin, notwithstanding British opposition to political relations with Soviet Government. |
712 |
| June 8 (909) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Denial by Foreign Office of resumption of trade between Great Britain and Russia. |
713 |
| June 19 (654) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Countermand of instructions to Skinner to attend trade negotiations; inquiry as to Lloyd George’s statement in Parliament on subject of U. S. participation. |
713 |
| June 21 (972) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Lloyd George’s statement in Parliament (text printed) and comments. |
714 |
| June 24 (671) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to inform Foreign Office of U. S. intention soon to remove restrictions on trade with Russia. (Sent also to Charge in Japan. Instructions to repeat to Paris and Rome for similar action and to Warsaw for information.) |
715 |
| June 25 | From the Consul General at London (tel.) Intention to refuse invitation to attend meeting of Permanent Committee of Supreme Economic Council unless instructed otherwise. |
716 |
| June 25 | To the Consul General at London (tel.) Instructions not to attend meeting. |
716 |
| July 1 (1011) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Return of Krassin to Moscow and probable failure of trade negotiations. |
716 |
| July 7 (1215) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Emery to Harrison: Department’s announcement (text printed) of removal of restrictions on communication and trade with Russia excepting war material, absence of political recognition, and warning of no official protection. (Instructions to repeat to London.) |
717 |
| July 12 (15) | From the Minister in Denmark (tel.) Inquiry whether railway equipment is regarded as war material and whether Copenhagen clearing house may be used by Americans. |
718 |
| July 17 (69) | To the Minister in Denmark (tel.) Inclusion of railway equipment as war material during Bolshevik hostilities; use of clearing house at shippers’ risk. |
718 |
| July 27 | To All Diplomatic and Consular
Officers Announcement of removal of restrictions on trade with Russia, and instructions. |
718 |
| July 27 | To the Secretary of War Reply to inquiry, explaining inadvisability, at present, of renewing contracts with Russian and Siberian cooperative societies. |
719 |
| Aug. 3 (1163) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Arrival in England of Krassin and Kamenev. |
720 |
| Sept. 11 (1376) | From the Charge’ in Great Britain (tel.) Departure of Kamenev for Moscow. Opposition to presence of delegates in London because of crisis in industry; discontinuance of semipolitical conversations. |
721 |
| Sept. 23 (1428) | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) Drafting of commercial agreement to be used as basis for negotiations with Russian delegation. |
721 |
| Oct. 13 (3582) | From the Chargt in Great
Britain Postponement of action on draft agreement until Soviets guarantee freedom to British prisoners and stop Bolshevik propaganda. |
722 |
| Nov. 8 | To the Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Reply to inquiries, advising against purchase of Russian gold rubles since no assurance can be given that titles will not be subject to attack internationally. |
722 |
| Nov. 18 (1633) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) British approval of resumption of trade negotiations with Krassin. |
723 |
| Nov. 26 (771) | From the British Ambassador British position regarding movements of Russian gold, practically prohibiting its import. |
723 |
| Dec. 20 | From the Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Statement issued to the press by Treasury Department (text printed) announcing removal of restrictions on credit and exchange transactions with Soviet Russia. |
724 |
| Dec. 23 | From the Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Letter from Assistant Secretary of Treasury to Director of the Mint (text printed) instructing U. S. mints and assay offices to reject gold bearing evidence of Soviet origin. |
725 |
SALVADOR
Insurrection by Arturo Araujo and His Escape to Honduras: Representations by the United States Deprecating the Toleration of Revolutionary Agitation against Neighboring States
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Mar. 7 | From the Chargé in Salvador (tel.) Revolutionary activities of Arturo Araujo, resulting in his flight; establishment of martial law. |
728 |
| Mar. 12 (580) | From the Chargé in Salvador Suppression of revolutionary uprising. Departure of Araujo to Honduras. |
728 |
| Apr. 17 (600) | From the Chargé in Salvador Tranquillity in Republic; Araujo being urged to leave Honduras for England. Severance of communication with Guatemala. |
729 |
| May 4 (14) | From the Chargé in Salvador (tel.) President’s denial of any contemplated armed invasion of Honduras, troops having been sent to frontier to guard against invasion by revolutionists; charge that Araujo is receiving aid from Honduran Government. |
730 |
| May 9 (615) | From the Chargé in Salvador Attack by invaders from Honduran territory; invaders believed to be revolutionists led by Araujo; charge that Araujo receives aid from Honduran Government. |
730 |
| May 11 (17) | From the Chargé in Salvador (tel.) Repulse of revolutionists coming from Honduras. |
731 |
| May 12 (41) | From the Consul in Charge of the Legation in
Honduras (tel.) Report of Salvadoran ultimatum to Honduras; invasion of latter country by revolutionists supplied with arms by Salvador. |
732 |
| May 15 (30) | To the Consul in Charge of the Legation in
Honduras (tel.) Instructions to make representations in regard to permitting revolutionary activities against neighboring republic as contrary to obligations assumed under conventions of Dec. 20, 1907, and to offer U. S. good offices. |
732 |
| May 15 (10) | To the Chargé in Salvador (tel.) Instructions to make representations against reported ultimatum to Honduras and outbreak of hostilities as contrary to provisions of conventions of Dec. 20, 1907, and to offer U. S. good offices. |
733 |
| May 17 (19) | From the Chargé in Salvador (tel.) President’s denial of ultimatum and invasion of Honduras and assurance that all questions will be settled amicably. |
734 |
| May 20 (656) | From the Chargé in Honduras President’s assurance of friendliness toward Salvador; appreciation of U. S. steps to secure withdrawal by Salvador of ultimatum demanding resignation of the Honduran Minister of War; anxiety regarding danger of trouble from Nicaragua. Capture and detention of Araujo. |
734 |
| May 22 (622) | From the Chargé in Salvador Report of tranquil political conditions and election of presidential designados; retention of troops on frontier; arrival of the Tacoma. |
737 |
| May 24 | From the Salvador an Minister Foreign Minister’s declarations (text printed) denying ultimatum and hostilities against Honduras and declining all responsibility for what has occurred; expression of gratitude for tender of U. S. good offices. |
738 |
| May 26 | From the Honduran Minister Telegram from Honduran Minister in Salvador (text printed) regarding Salvadoran ultimatum served on Honduras. |
741 |
| May 26 (44) | From the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) Tense political situation because of menace from Salvadoran and Nicaraguan frontiers. Honduran appreciation of offer of “U. S. good offices”. Arrival of the Sacramento. |
741 |
| June 5 (630) | From the Chargé in Salvador Departure of Araujo and adherents from Honduras, former en route to the United States; removal of Salvadoran troops from frontier; defeat by Honduras of revolutionists coming from Nicaraguan border. |
742 |
| June 30 (209) | To the Chargé in Salvador Discrepancies in reports from Salvador and Honduras; inquiry as to reasons for believing in accuracy of Salvadoran statements. |
743 |
| July 12 (13) | To the Chargé in Salvador (tel.) Note verbale for Foreign Minister (text printed) deprecating toleration of revolutionary agitation against neighboring state and urging enforcement of neutrality laws. |
744 |
| Aug. 4 (657) | From the Chargé in Salvador Assurances of President and other high officials led to assumption that no ultimatum was delivered by Salvador to Honduras. |
745 |
TURKEY
Views of the United States Government on the Peace Settlement with Turkey, as Communicated to the Supreme Council
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Mar. 12 | From the French Ambassador Inquiry as to U. S. participation in contemplated peace settlement with Turkey; points upon which powers have reached preliminary understanding. |
748 |
| Mar. 24 | To the French Ambassador Refusal to participate in conferences for peace with Turkey; expression of views on proposed solutions of questions involved; recommendations for settlement of boundaries on ethnical and historical grounds with scrupulous regard for commercial interests of victor, vanquished, and neutral. |
750 |
| Apr. 27 (13) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Note of Supreme Council (text printed) replying to U. S. views on terms of proposed treaty; assurances that Allied Governments do not seek commercial advantages over nonsignatory powers. |
753 |
Maintenance of American Rights under the Capitulations
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Jan. 19 | From the High Commissioner at
Constantinople Negotiations with Allied High Commissioner for U. S. representation in respect to regulation of trade with Turkey, etc.; appointment of Advisory Trade Committee; discussion of import taxes collected by Turkey; joint note to Turkish Foreign Minister (text printed) insisting upon reestablishment of ad valorem tariffs. |
757 |
| Mar. 9 | From the High Commissioner at
Constantinople Note verbale from Swedish Legation in Turkey to Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (text printed) conveying U. S. denunciation of any method of taxation whereby status of Americans is less favorable than that of other foreigners enjoying capitulatory rights in Turkey. |
761 |
| Mar. 27 | From the High Commissioner at
Constantinople Note to Turkish Foreign Minister through Swedish Legation (text printed) calling attention to new import tax referred to as “consumption” tax and reiterating U. S. nonrecognition of any tax not in accordance with Capitulations. |
762 |
| Aug. 20 | From the High Commissioner at
Constantinople Note to Turkish Foreign Minister through Swedish Legation (text printed) protesting against abrogation of exemption from taxation certain properties belonging to American Board of Commissioners for foreign missions. |
764 |
| Oct. 27 (542) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Proposal of Allied High Commissioners regarding tax changes; British insistence on total reversion to tax system under Capitulations. |
765 |
| Nov. 15 (86) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) Statement for Allied Commissioners (text printed) disapproving tax proposals and offering substitute. |
765 |
Railways
proposal by the deutsche bank to obtain control of the Anatolian and bagdad railways for american interests through control of the swiss bank für orientalische eisenbahnen—negotiations between the deutsche bank and the sinclair interests
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 June 4 (562) | From the Commissioner at Berlin (tel.) From Coffin: Deutsche Bank’s proposal that U. S. firms take over controlling interest in Anatolian Railway, now held by Bank für Orientalische Eisenbahnen (Orient Bank), a Swiss corporation; control to carry with it control of Bagdad Railway, Mersina-Adana line, port concessions, and oil rights. |
766 |
| June 16 (627) | From the Commissioner at Berlin (tel.) Information regarding Swiss control of Orient Bank and German control of Bagdad Railway; suggestion for purchase of Bagdad Railway. Treaty provisions which appear to be direct obstacle to arrangement. |
767 |
| June 27 (699) | From the Commissioner at Berlin (tel.) From Coffin: Deutsche Bank’s proposal of U. S. investment in Orient Bank and purchase of Bagdad Railway for account of Anatolian line, Deutsche Bank retaining minority interest; discussion of validity of oil concessions held by railways. Report of British interest in project. |
768 |
| Aug. 9 (937) | From the Commissioner at Berlin (tel.) From Coffin: Director of Deutsche Bank’s efforts to hold matters in statu quo for U. S. offer in face of imminent signature of Turkish peace treaty. |
770 |
| Nov. 22 (1868) | To the Commissioner at Berlin (tel.) For Coffin: Department favorable to American participation, but declining to guarantee soundness of enterprise or validity of titles. |
771 |
| Nov. 22 (1881) | To the Commissioner at Berlin (tel.) Letter from Chandler to Coffin and Deutsche Bank (text printed) stating Sinclair proposes tentative purchase for American syndicate of controlling interest in Orient Bank and affiliated companies pending investigations. |
771 |
| Nov. 27 (1348) | From the Commissioner at Berlin (tel.) Coffin for Chandler: Deutsche Bank’s counter-proposal by which syndicate may in the end obtain controlling interest; request for presence of Sinclair in Berlin. |
772 |
| Dec. 21 (1451) | From the Commissioner at Berlin (tel.) From Coffin: Investigation by Sinclair representative; delay caused by absence of principals in financial negotiations; prospects, however, of early developments. |
773 |
| Dec. 29 (1474) | From the Commissioner at Berlin (tel.) Bank’s willingness to make liberal concessions to satisfy Americans; British interest in negotiations. (Footnote records Sinclair’s withdrawal of offer in 1921.) |
773 |
Efforts on Behalf of the Armenians
decision by the supreme council to recognize the government of armenia—recognition by the united states, april 23, 1920, of the “de facto” government of the armenian republic-the supreme council’s appeal to the government of the united states to accept a mandate over armenia, and its appeal to the president to arbitrate the boundary between armenia and turkey—text of the president’s boundary decision—undertaking by the president at the request of the council of the league of nations to use his good offices to end hostilities between the armenians and the turks—delay in the publication of the president’s boundary decision
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 Jan. 13 (121) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Decision of Council of Ministers that Associated Powers would jointly recognize de facto governments of Georgia and Azerbaijan. |
774 |
| Jan. 19 (186) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Decision of Supreme Council to recognize de facto government of Armenia on condition that recognition in no way prejudges question of eventual frontier. |
775 |
| Jan. 24 (188) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Concurrence in Council’s action regarding recognition of Armenia; objections to de facto recognition of Georgia and Azerbaijan as being unfriendly gesture toward Russia. |
775 |
| Jan. 27 (200) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Cancelation of instructions of Jan. 24 regarding recognition of Armenia and instructions to modify statement made before Council. Statement given to press (text printed). (Instructions to repeat to London.) |
776 |
| Jan. 27 (29) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) Authorization to deny report of U. S. recognition of Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. (Instructions to repeat to Haskell.) |
777 |
| Jan. 28 (280) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Compliance with instructions to cancel notice of U. S. recognition of Armenia. Request for further instructions. |
777 |
| Jan. 28 (283) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Transmittal of statement made on Jan. 26, according to instructions, before Conference of Ambassadors (text printed) regarding recognition of Armenia but not of Georgia and Azerbaijan. |
778 |
| Apr. 23 | To the Representative of the Armenian
Republic Notification of the President’s decision to recognize de facto government of Armenia with understanding that recognition in no way predetermines territorial frontiers. |
778 |
| Apr. 27 (10) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Note of Supreme Council to President Wilson (text printed) proposing U. S. mandate over Armenia, requesting arbitration of boundaries by President Wilson, and appealing for financial and military aid in reconstruction. |
779 |
| May 17 (949) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) The President’s willingness to act as arbitrator for fixing Armenian boundaries. |
783 |
| June 2 | From the Secretary of War Memorandum estimating strength of U. S. forces needed to carry out mandate for Armenia, noting danger from Bolsheviks and impracticability of undertaking. |
783 |
| July 26 | From the Chairman of the American Relief
Administration Report on relief work of Haskell, High Commissioner to Armenia, representing Associated Powers. Notification of completion of work. |
785 |
| Aug. 6 (491) | From the British Ambassador Urgency of securing the President’s decision as to boundaries of Armenia, the peace treaty with Turkey in part depending thereon. |
787 |
| Aug. 13 | To the British Ambassador Reply to request for early decision on boundary question, calling attention to fact that arbitration by the President, under art. 89 of the Turkish treaty, should follow conclusion of that treaty. |
787 |
| Sept. 18 (493) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Nationalists’ resistance to Armenian aggression and refusal to recognize treaty; President Wilson’s responsibility for enforcing evacuation of territory awarded to Armenians by arbitration. Repeated to Paris. |
788 |
| Oct. 10 (520) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Communication from consul at Tiflis (text printed) reporting mobilization of Armenia for war against Turkey, former assisted by Georgia, possible support of latter by Bolsheviks. |
788 |
| Oct. 18 (1830) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Note from Secretary General of the Peace Conference (text printed) transmitting Turkish treaty and calling attention to art. 89 which provides for submission of boundary determination to arbitration of U. S. President. |
789 |
| Nov. 24 (671) | To the Ambassador in France President Wilson’s letter to President of Supreme Council enclosing arbitral decision respecting boundary between Turkey and Armenia, access for Armenia to the sea, and demilitarization of adjacent Turkish territory (texts printed). |
789 |
| Nov. 30 | President Wilson to the President of the Council of
the League of Nations (tel.) Senate’s refusal to accept mandate for Armenia; the President’s willingness to act as mediator between Armenians and Turks; inquiry as to avenue through which offer should be conveyed. |
804 |
| Nov. 30 (609) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Defeat of Armenians by Turkish forces and negotiations for treaty of peace. |
805 |
| Dec. 2 | The President of the Council of the League of
Nations to President Wilson (tel.) Appreciation of President Wilson’s consent to mediate between Armenians and Kemalists; offer of cooperation by Spain and Brazil. |
805 |
| Dec. 4 (99) | From the Consul at Tiflis (tel.) Occupation of Armenia by Russian troops and change of government to Soviet Republic; recognition by Russia; removal of Near East Relief personnel and stores. |
806 |
| Dec. 13 (1695) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Instructions to inform Foreign Office that the President’s boundary decision will be given to press. |
807 |
| Dec. 15 | To the President of the Council of the League of
Nations (tel.) The President’s designation of Morgenthau as personal representative for mediation; further inquiries as to parties to contact and support to be given by principal powers represented on League Council. |
807 |
| Dec. 16 (2015) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) French request to delay making public the President’s decision on Armenian boundary. |
807 |
| Dec. 17 (1707) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Compliance with French request to delay publication of the President’s decision. |
808 |
| Dec. 20 (2029) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) French note (text printed) suggesting that publication of boundary decision be deferred until discussed in meeting of Heads of Governments. |
808 |
| Dec. 26 | The President of the Council of the League of
Nations to President Wilson (tel.) Telegram from British Foreign Minister (text printed) recommending that President Wilson send his instructions regarding mediation with Kemalists to U. S. High Commissioner, Constantinople, who will concert with colleagues. |
809 |