62D CONGRE8s HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES { No.14U 2

PAPERSRELATING TO THEFOREIGN RELATIONSOF THE UNITED STATES

WITH THE ANNUALMESSAGEOFTHE PRESIDENT TRANSMITTEDTO CONGRESSDECEMBER3, 1912

WAXMNOTONGOV1RNMEIN1' IPRINTING OFFICII

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CONTENTS.[For alphabetical index, see end of volume.]

Page.Message of the President, annual--______________- _________ VIzList of plapers, in chronological order, with subjects of correspondence.-. xxixCirculars:

Territorial Integrity of American States.------------__-__-_______ 1Interchange of professors and students among the universities of the

American States -_____ 2Invitation to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition to be held

In San Prancisco In 1915------------- ___________________ 4Death of the Vice President, James S. Sherman.----------------------_

Argentina:Apprehension of fugitives from justice of foreign countries --------- 6

Austria-Hungary:Copyright convention between the United States and Hungary -_-__ 7

Belgium:Removal of discrimination against American lubricating oils ._----- 9

Brazil:Message of the President, Marshal Hermes R. da Fonseca, to the

Congress--------------------------------------------- 18American international law; report of the United States delegates to

the Internationnl Commission of Jurists at Rio de Janeiro_________. 18Bulgaria:

War with Turkey. (See Turkey,)(Ch111e:

Permission of Congress to a United States Army officer to acceptservice under a foreign government ------------------------------ 44

China:Itevolutlon; abdication of the Manchu rulers; establishment of a pro-

visional replublican government; concerte(l action of the Powers;correspondence concerning recognition of the Republic of China---- 46

Chinese loan negotiations; conclusion of the Hukuang Railway loan;correspondence concerning proposed currency-reform, in(dlu.trla 1-development, and reorganization loans; current-expense advancess_ 87

Indemnity payments -_- - 159International plan for defense of foreign settlements -----------161Claims of American citizens against China; Joint proce(lure of the

Powers for presentation of claims _-_______-_-_-__-__-___- 171Asylum requested at the American Legation; tem)porary refuge offere(l 173Search of foreign merchant vessels by rebel forces for contraband

of war-174Arrangement between the United States an(l France for reciprocal

protection In China of literary and artistic l)roperty.------------_1. 5Registration of the property of foreigners in China -___-_________ 178Adoption of a national flag.---------- _________________-___ 181First International Opium Conference . -.-____._- _______ 182

Colombia:Message of the President, Don Carlos R. Rlestrepo, to the Congress-. 225C1alln of Gonzalo Itamllos Ruiz v. the United StateS ..225

Oosta ]lica:Mesmige of the President, Don Itleardo J.imnez, to the Congress-_ 227Naturalization convention between the United States and Costa Rica. 227Vlsit of the Secretary of State to Costa Rica--_-__-_-_-_-_- _- 229

Cuba :Veteranista agitation; attitude of the United States ----------------- 236Negro uprising; attitude of the United States; [)rotection of foreign

colonies- 242Ill

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uba-Continued. Page.Assault upon the American Charge d'Affaires ---- ----------- - 268Proposal ofIFrrance, Germany, and Great Britain to arbitrate with

Cuba certain insurrectionary claims of their nationals arisingprior to 1898 _______________---------------------------- 276

Naval station at GuantAnam o ---------------------------------- 293Visit of the Secretary of State to Cuba.------------- ------------- 297Raising of the wreck of the U. S. S. Maine ------------------ 804Zapata swamp concession ________-- ____-_-_-______________-- 809

Denmark:Imposition In the United States of aninheritance tax on nonresident

Danish heirs; application of article 7 of the treaty of 1826 be-tween D)eninllrk and the United States._._- __ 828

Death of King Frederik VIII and accession of King Christian X____ - 833Presentation of a park to the Danish Government by American citi-

zens of Danish descent.------------------- ----------------___.335Dominican Republic:

Message of the President, Don Eladlo Victoria, to the Congress .__ 839Political affairs: border warfare with Haiti; maintenance of the

status quo; insurrection; resignation of President Victoria; electionof President Adolfo Nouel; good offices of the United States---- 840

Arbitration of boundary dispute between the Dominican Republic andHaiti; good offices of the United States .-_-__-_-_________-880

Visit of the Secretary of State to the Dominican Republic.-------- 887Ecuador:

Political affairs: insurrection; closure of ports; measures to protectAniorleia interests; request for asylum at American Legation andConsulate; attitude of the Uilited States; succession of ProvisionalPresidents Frelle Zaldumbide and Baquerlzo Moreno; election andInauguration of President Plaza 391

Claims of the Gunyaquil & Quito Railway Co. against Ecuador;attitude of the United States; proposal of Ecuador to tirbitratoe_ 412

Sanitation of Guayaquil; proposal by Ecuador of a convention withthe United States; visit to Guayaquil of a United States Inspectioncommission- 422

Attacks on Chllnes-e citizens; good offices of the United States.-------434France:

Presentation by France to the United States of a bust of " La France"at the Champlain celebration___-________.__________________ 439

Arrangement between the United States and France for reciprocalprotection ID. Chinu of literary and artistic property (see China)-_ 175

Germany:Wireless telegraph convention between the United States and otherPowers.___________________--______________-________-______-444

Great Britain:Panama Canal tolls; exemption of vessels in the coastwise trade of

the United States from payment of tolls, and other features of thePanama Canal act of August 24, 1912; obJections thereto of theBritish GovernmenLt __--__-___________--_-__-_---------- 467

North Atlantic coast fisheries arbitration; agreement between theUnited States and Great Britain adopting, with certain mo(liflca-tions, the rules and method of procedure recommended in the awardof 191.0--___--_---- ___________________________________489

Arbitration of pecuniary claims- 494Wreck of the British vessel Titanfo; consular disposition of effects of

the deceased; recognition of the services of Captain Rostron .---- 494I)eath of Air. Whitelaw lte(l, American Ambassador to Great Britain. 497

Gr(Teee:War with Turkey. (See Turkey.)

Guntellmala:Financial affairs; demand of Great Britain for restitution of the

coffee revenues; proposal of a new bond issue; good offices of theUnited States .--- - -- - - --- - -- -- - - - -- - - - -- - - 0

Visit of the Secretary of State to Guatemala -- 5 1.1Haiti:

Message of President Jean Jacques Leconte to the Congress; reportof the Minister for Foreign Affairs ----------- -.-.- __________521

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Haiti-ContinUed. PageAbrogation of the right of Syrians to trade In Haiti; rights of Amer-

tcan citizens of Syrian birth-____-____ _ ___ 623Visit of the Secretary of State to Haiti--_____________________5-____ 541Death of President Leconte and recognition by the United States of

President Auguste-_______________________________________--5 47Honduras:

Financial affairs; proposed loan convention between Honduras ahdthe United States; proposed loan contracts; good offices of theUnited States; arbitration proposal -_-________-_________-_-____ 549

Extradition convention between the United States and Honduras---- 61.)Visit of the Secretary of State to Honduras------------------------ 624

Italy:Termination of the war between Italy and Turkey; sovereignty of

Italy over Libya; extraterritorial rights of the United States----- 632Japan:

IDeath of Emperor Mutsuhito; accession to the throne of EmperorYoshihito 634

Land laws of Chosen; validity of consular registration of title.__ (1642Abandonment of the proposed international exposition at Tokyo-__- 647

Liberia:Message of the President to the Legislature_----------------------- 649Disturbances on the Anglo-Liberian frontier- 652Reorganization of the Liberian Frontier Force under American oiflceers 662Financial affairs; conclusion of the refunding loan of 1912; constitu-

tion of the customs receivership-6------------------------------ 67Luxemburg:

Death of Grand Duke William Alexander and accession to the throneof Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide-702

Mexico:Messages of the President, Francisco I. Madero, to the Congress-_ 706Political affalrs.-Revolution: Mleasures taken by the United States

to prevent breach of neutrality laws and to protect American lifeand property In Mexico--____________-____- ___-__-_ 708

Measures to prevent firing across the boundary line by Mexican troops. 878Permission for Mexican troops to pass over American soil.,---------- 888Closure of the port of Vera Cruz ------ ___-_-______- 900Display of the American flag by American consular officers in Mexico. 903Presentation of a statue of George Washington to Mexico by Amneri-

can citizens residing In Mexico -_--_-______- _ 905Taxation of foreigners by insurrectionary forces exercising de factor

authority------------------------------------------------------ 907Discrimination against American citizens employed on Mexican rail-

roads---------------------------------------------------------- 910The rights of asylum and of temporary refuge-----------------_ 924Protection of Chinese subjects in Mexico by American diplomatic and

consular officers; temporary refuge granted; waiver of ExclusionAct--__ 926

Claims of American citizens against Mexico for damages arising fromrevolutionary disturbances -------------------------------------_ 929

Montenegro:War with Turkey (see Turkey)--____--___-_-___________-_-__-_1341

Morocco:Relation of American protdg6s to the French authorl;des at Fez; good

offices of the British Consul in the case of Mohammedben Lehsenel Filaly ___________--_______________________________________-- 987

Nlearagua:Constitution of Nicaragua, promulgated January 12, 1912 -______ 993Political affairs; revolutionary plots; the Alena insurrection; breach

of the Dawson Agreements and of the Washington Conventions;measures taken by the United States for protecting life and prop-erty of foreigners; arrest and detention of Mena; election by directpopular vote of Adolfo Dfaz as Constitutional President from Janui-ary 1 1918 -______--_______ --__ --_____--_____------__1012

Finanieal affairs; loan convention between Nicaragua and the UnitedStates submitted to the Senate, ratifled by Nicaragua; loanlls toNicaragua by American bankers; good offices of the United States_ 1071

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Nicaragua-Continued. page.Naturalization convention between the United States and Nicaragua-. 1105Visit of the Secretary of State to Nicaragua ..----------- , -1109Relief of famine in Nicaragua________________1127

Panama Canal tolls; objections of Great Britain to exemption of ves-sels in the U. Sj coastwise trade. (See Great Britain.)

Supervision of elections by the United States ---------------------- 1183Inauguration of President Porras..---------------------------------1165Ralw~ay concessions to foreigners and their relation to the Canal;

attitude of the United States..- 1167Wireless telegraph installation in Panama; treaty rights of the

United States, _______-__-_--__-_-__-___-_-1206Visit of the Secretary of State to the Republics of Central America

and the Caribbean Sea----------------------------------------- 1.240Assault on American citizens in Panama.-------------------------- 1250Reinstatement of police officers dismissed at request of the United

States------------------------------------------------------- 1261Paraguay:

Political affairs: Insurrection of February-March, 1911; coup d'4tatof July, 1911; various insurrections November 1911 to May 1912;presidential successlouis o1f Gondra, .Jarn, Rto.18, l ~efla Navero, aindSchaerer; recognition of President Schaerer by the United States. 1265

Peru :Settlement of boundary dispute between Bolivia and Peru _______ _. 1279Sanitation of Iquitos; employment of American engineers; good offices

of the United States. --_____________________________________ 1280Russia:

Extension by Russia of the three-mile limit of territorial waters totwelve miles for customs purposes and control of fisheries.---------1287

Salvador:Political disturbances; attitude of the United States ______________ 1310Visit of the Secretary of State to Salvador ..___-_____________---1328The coat of arms an(1 the flag of Salvador ..------------------------1339

Servia:War with Turkey (see Turkey)---------------------------------- 1341

Turkey:War between Turkley and Montenegro, Serviii, Btulgiria, an(l Greece;

protection of American Interests; good offices of neutral powers__ 1,341Venezuela:

Visit of the Secretary of State to Venezuela.-----------------___ 1355International conferences rild Congresscs livid in the United States:

Ninth International Red Cross Conference._____________________ 1365qTwelfth International Congress of Navigation.___________________ 1365Eighth International Congress of Applied Chemistry.-------- ----- 13(5International Conference on Mine Explosions.- 1365Ninth International Congress of Hygiene and Demography-_---...-365

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MESSAGE.

To the Seate and Howe of Ropre8entative8:The foreign relations of the United States actually and potentially

affect the state of the Union to a degree not widel realized andhardly surpassed by any other factor in the welfare of the wholeNation. The position of the United States in the moral, intellectual,and material relations of the family of nations should be a matterof vital interest to every patriotic citizen. The national prosperityand power impose upon us duties which we can not shirk if we areto be true to our ideals. The tremendous growth of the exporttrade of the United. States has already made that trade a very realfactor in the industrial and commercial prosperity of the country.With the development of our industries the foreign commerce ofthe United States must rapidly become a still more essential factorin its economic welfare. Whether we have a far-seeing and wisediplomacy and are not recklessly plunged into unnecessary wars, andwhether our foreign policies are based upon an intelligent grasp ofpresent-day world conditions and a clear view of the potentialitiesof the future, or are governed by a temporary and timid expediencyor by narrow views befitting an infant nation, are questions in thealternative consideration of which must convince any thoughtfulcitizen that no department of national polity offers greater oppor-tunity for promoting the interests of the whole people on the onehand, or greater chance on the other of permanent national injurythan that which deals with the foreign relations of the Unitedstates.

The fundamental foreign policies of the United States should beraised high above the conflict of partisanship and wholly dissociatedfrom differences as to domestic policy. In its foreign affairs theUnited States should present to the world a united front. Theintellectual, financial, and industrial interests of the country and thepublicist, the wage earner, the farmer? and citizen of whatever occu-pation must cooperate in a spirit of high patriotism to promote thatnational solidarity which is indispensable to national efficiency andto the attainment of national ideals.

The relations of the United States with all foreign powers remainupon a sound basis of peace, harmony, and friendship. A greaterinsistence upon justice to American citizens or interests wherever itmay have been denied and a stronger emphasis of the need of nrutu-ality in commercial and other relations have only served to strengthenour friendships with foreign countries by placing those friendshipsupon a firm foundation of realities as well as aspirations.

Before briefly reviewing the more important events of the last. yearin our foreign relations, which it is my duty to do as charged with

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their conduct and because diplomatic affairs are not of a nature tomake it appropriate that the Secretary of State make a formalannual report, I desire to touch upon some of the essentials to thesafe management of the foreign relations of the United States and toendeavor, also, to define clearly certain concrete policies which arethe logical modern corollaries of the undisputed and traditionalfundamentals of the foreign policy of the United States.

REORGANIZATIONOF THESDEPAl'TMENT OF STATE.

At the beginning of the present administration the United States,having fully entered upon its position as a world power, with theresponsibilities thrust upon it by the results of the Spanish-Ameri-can War, and already engaged in laying the groundwork of a vastforeign trade upon which it should one day become more and moredependent, found itself without the machinery for giving thoroughattention to, and taking effective action upon, at mass of intricatebusiness vital to American interests iin every country in the world.

The Department of State was an archaic and inadequate machinelacking most of the attributes of the foreign office of any great mod-ern power. With an appropriation made upon my recommendationby the Congress on August 5, 1909, the Department of State wascompletely reorganized. There were created Divisions of Latin-American Affairs and of Far Eastern, Near Eastern, and WesternEuropean Affairs. To these divisions were called from the foreignservice diplomatic and consular officers possessing experience andknowledge gained by actual service in different parts of the worldand thus familiar with political and commercial conditions in theregions concerned. The work was highly specialized. The result isthat where previously this Government from time to time wouldemphasize in its foreign relations one or another policy, now Ameri-can interestsin every quarter of the globe are being cultivated withequal assiduity. This principle of po&ltico-geographical division pos-besses also the good feature of making possible rotation between theofficers of the departmental, the diplomatic, and the consular branchesof the foreign service, and thus keeps the whole diplomatic and con-sular establishments under the Department of State in close touchand equally inspired with the aims and policy of the Government.Through the newly created Division of Information the foreign serv-ice is kept fully informed of what transpires from day to day in theinternational relations of the country, and contemporary foreigncomment affecting American interests is promptly brought to theatt ention of the department. The law offices of the department weregreatly strengthened. There were added foreign-trade advisers tocooperate with the diplomatic and consular bureaus and the politico-geographical divisions in the innumerable matters where commercial

* diplomacy or consular work calls for such special knowledge. Thesamo officers, together with the rest of the new organization, are ableat all times to give to American citizens accurate information as tocondlitions in foreign countries with which they have business andlikewi~se to cooperate more effectively with the Congress and alsowith the other executive departments.

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MERIT SYSTEM IN CONSULARAND DIPLOMATIO OORPS.

Expert knowledge and professional training must evidently be theessence of this reorganization. Without a trained foreign servicethere would not be men available for the work in the reorganizedDepartment of State. President Cleveland had taken the first steptoward introducing the merit system in the foreign service. Thathad been follow by the application of the merit principle, withexcellent results, to the entire consular branch. Almost nothing,however, had been done in this direction with regard to the Diplo-matic Service. In this age of commercial diplomacy it was evidentlyof the first importance to train an adequate personnel in that branchof the service. Therefore, on November 26, 1909, by an Executiveorder I placed the Diplomatic Service, up to the grade of secretary ofembassy, inclusive, upon exactly the same strict nonpartisan basis ofthe merit system, rigid examination for appointment and promotiononly for efficienny, as had been maintained without exception in theConsular Service,

STATISTICS AS TO MERIT AND NONPARTISAN CHARACTEROF APPOINT-MKNTS.

How faithful to the merit system and how nonpartisan has beenthe conduct of the Diplomatic and Consular Services in the last fouryears may be judged from the following: Three ambassadors nowserving held their present rank at the beginning of my administra-tion. Of the ten ambassadors whom I have appointed, five wereby promotion from the rank of minister. Nine ministers nowserving held their present rank at the beginning of the adminis-trittion. Of the thirty ministers whom I have appointed, elevenwere promoted from the lower grades of the foreign service or fromthe Department of State. Of the nineteen missions in LatinAmerica, where our relations are close and our interest is greatfifteen chiefs of mission are service men, three having enteredthe service during this administration. The thirty-seven secretariesof embassy or legation who have received their initial appointmentsafter passing successfully the required examination were chosen forascertained fitness, without regard to political affiliations. A dearthof candidates from Southern and Western States has alone made itimpossible thus far completely to equalize all the States' repre-sentations in the foreign service. In the effort to equalize the repre-sentation of the various States in the Consular Service I have madesixteen of the twenty-nine new appointments as consul which haveoccurred during my administration from the Southern States. Thisis 55 per cent. Every other consular appointment made, includingthe promotion of eleven young men from the consular assistant andstudent interpreter corps, has been by promotion or transfer, basedsolely upon efficiency shown in the service.

In order to assure to the business and other interests of the Ufnite(lStates a continuance of the resulting benefits of this reform, Tearnestly renew my previous recommendations of legislation mak-ing it permanent aloug some such lines as those of the measure nowpend(ling in Congress.

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LARGER PROVISION FOR EMBASSIES AND LEGATON8 AND FOR OThEREXPENSESOF OUR FOREIGN RECOMMENDED.

In connection with legislation for the amelioration of the foreignservice, I wish to invite attention to the advisability of placing thesalary appropriations upon a better basis. I believe that the bestresults would be obtained by a moderate scale of salaries, withadequate funds for the expenses of proper representation, based ineach case upon the scale and cost of living at each post, controlledby a system of accounting, and under the general direction of theDepartment of State.

In line with the object which I have sought of placing our foreignservice on a basis of permanency, I have at various times advocatedprovision by Congress for the acquisition of Government-ownedbuildings for the residence and offices of our diplomatic officers, so asto place them more nearly on an equality with similar officers ofother nations and to do away with the discrimination which other-wise must necessarily be made in some cases, in favor of men hav-ing large private fortunes. The act of Congress which I approvedon February 17, 1911, was a right step in this direction. The Secre-tary of State has already made the limited recommendations per-mitted by the act for any one year, and it is my hope that the billintroduced in the House of Representatives to carry out these rec-ommendations will be favorably acted on by the Congress during itspresent session.

In some Latin-American countries the expense of government-owned legations will be less than elsewhere, and it is certainly veryurgent that in such countries as some of the Republics of CentralAmerica and the Caribbean, where it is, peculiarly difficult to rentsuitable quarters, the representatives of the United States should bejustly and adequately provided with dignified ind suitable officialresidences. Indeed, it is high time that the dignity and power of thisgreat Nation should be fittingly signalized by proper buildings forthe occupancy of the Nation's representatives everywhere abroad.

DIPLOMACY A HANDMAIDOF COMMFXCIALINTERCOURBEAND PEACE.

The diplomacy of the present administration has sought to re-spond to modern ideas of commercial intercourse. This policy hasbeen characterized ais substituting dollars for bullets. It is one thata appeals alike to idealistic humanitarian sentiments, to the dictatesof sound policy and strategy, and to legitimate commercial aims. Itis an effort frankly directed to the increase of American trade uponthe axiomatic principle that the Government of the United Statesshall extend all proper support to every legitimate and beneficialAmerican enterprise albroad. How great have been the results ofthis diplomacy, coupled with the maximum and minimum provisionof the tariff law, will be seen by soine considerattion of the wonder-fifl increase in the export trade of the United States. Becausemodern diplomacy is commercial, there has been a dispositioh insome quarters to attribute to it none but materialistic aims. Howstrikingly erroneous is such an impression may be seen from a studyof the results by which the diplomacy of the United States can biej udlged.

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SUCCESSFULEFFOB IN PROMOTIONOF PEAC

In the field of work toward the ideals of peace this Governmentnegotiated, but to my regret was unable to consummate, two arbitra-tion treaties which set the highest mark of the aspiration of nationstoward the substitution of arbitration and reason for war in thesettlement of international dispute Through the efforts of Ameri-can diplomacy several wars have been prevented or ended. I referto the successful tripartite mediation of the Argentine Republic,Brazil, and the United States between Peru and Ecuador; the bring-ing of the boundary dispute between Panama and Costa Rica topeaceful arbitration; the staying of warlike preparations when Haitiand the Dominican Republic were on the verge of hostilities; thestopping of a war in Nicaragua; the halting of internecine strife inHonduras. The Government of the United States was thanked forits influence toward the restoration of amicable relations between theArgentine Republic and Bolivia. The diplomacy of the UnitedStates is active in seeking to assuage the remaining ill-feeling betweenthis country and the Republic of Colombia. In the recent civil warin China the United States successfully joined with the other inter-ested powers in urging an early elsation of hostilities. An agree-ment has been reached between the Governments of Chile andPeru whereby the celebrated Tacna-Arica dispute, which has so longembittered international relations on the west coast of South Amer-ica, has at last been adjusted. Simultaneously came the news thatthe boundary dispute between Peru and Ecuador had entered upona stage of amicable settlement. The position of the United Statesin reference to the Tacna-Arica dispute between Chile and Peru hasbeen one of nonintervention, but one of friendly influence and pacificcounsel throughout the period during which the dispute in questionhas been the subject of interchange of views between this Govern-ment and the two Governments immediately concerned. In the gen-eral easing of international tension on the west coast of South Amer-ica the tripartite mediation, to which I have referred, has been a mostpotent and beneficent factor.

CHTNA.,

In China the policy of encouraging financial investment to enablethat country to help itself has had the result of giving new life andpractical application to the open-door policy. The consistent pur-p0ose of the present administration has been to encourage the use ofAmerican capital in the development of China by the promotionof those essential reforms to which China is pledged by treatieswith the United States and other powers. The hypothecation toforeign bankers in connection with certain industrial enterprises,such a the Hukuang railways of the national revenues upon whichthese reforms depended, led thie Department of State early in theadministration to demand for American citizens participation in suchenterprises, in order that the United States might have equal rightsand an equal voice in all questions pertaining to the disposition ofthe public revenues concerned. The same policy of promoting inter-national accord among the powers having similar treaty rights asourselves in the matters of reform, which could not be put into prac-

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tical effect without the common consent of all, was likewise adoptedin the case of the loan desired by China for the reform of its cur-rency. The principle of international cooperation in matters ..ofcommon interest upon which our policy had already been based in allof the above instances has admittedly been a great factor in thatconcert of the powers which has been so happily conspicuous duringthe perilous period of transition through which the great Chinesenation has been passing.

CENTRALAMERICA NEEDS OUR HELP IN DEBT ADJUSTMENT.

In Central America the aim has been to help such countries asNicaragua and Honduras to help themselves. They are the imme-diate beneficiaries. The national benefit to the United States istwofold. First it is obvious that the Monroe doctrine is more vitalin the neighborhood of the Panama Canal and the zone of the Carib-bean than anywhere else. There, too the maintenance of that doc-trine falls most heavily upon the united States. It is thereforeessential that the countries within that sphere shall be removed fromthe jeopardy involved by heavy foreign debt and chaotic nationalfinances and from the ever-present danger of international compli-cations due to disorder at home. Hence the United States has beenglad to encourage and support American bankers who were willingSo lend a helping hand to the financial rehabilitation of such coun-tries because this financial rehabilitation and the protection of theircustomhouses from being the prey of would-be dictators would re-move at one stroke the menace of foreign creditors and the menaceof revolutionary disorder.

The second advantage to the United States is one affecting chieflyall the southern and Gulf ports and the business and industry ofthe South. The Republics of Central America and the Caribbcanpossess great natural wealth. They need only a measure of stabilityand the means of financial regeneration to enter upon an era of peaceand prosperity, bringing profit and happiness to themselves and atthe same time creating conditions sure to lead to a flourishing inter-change of trade with this country.

I wish to call your especial attention to the recent occurrences inNicaragua, for I believe the terrible events recorded there duringthe revolution of the past summer-the useless loss of life, the devas-tation of property, the bombardment of defenseless cities, the killingand wounding of women and children, the torturing of noncom-batants to exact contributions, and the suffering of thousands ofhuman beings--might have been averted had the Department ofState? through approval of the loan convention by the Senate, beenpermitted to carry out its now well-developed policy of encouragingthe extending of financial aid to weak Central American States withthe primary objects of avoiding just such revolutions by assistingthose Republics to rehabilitate their finances, to establish their cur-rency on a stable basis, to remove the customhouses from the dangerof revolutions by arranging for their secure administration, and toestablish reliable banks.

During this last revolution in Nicaragua, the Government of thatRe1)llblic having admitted its inability to protect American life andproperty against acts of sheer lawlessness on the part of the mal-

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contents, and having requested this Government to assume thatoffice, it became necessary to land over 2,000 marines and blue-jackets in Nicaragua. - Owing to their presence the constitutedGovernment of Nicaragua was free to devote its attention wholl toits internal troubles, and was thus enabled to stamp out the rebel{in a short space of time. When the Red Cross supplies sent toGranada had been exhausted, 8,000 persons having been given food inone day upon the arrival of the American forces, our men suppliedother unfortunate, needy Nicaraguans from their own haversacks.I wish to congratulate the officers and men of the United StatesNavy and Marine Corps who took part in reestablishing order inNicaragua upon their splendid conduct, and to record with sorrowthe death of seven American marines and bluejackets. Since thereestablishment of peace and order, elections have been held amidconditions of quiet and tranquillity. Nearly all the Americanmarines have now been withdrawn. The country should soon beon the road to recovery. The only apparent danger now threaten-ing Nicaragua arises from the shortage of funds. Although Ameri-can bankers have already rendered assistance, they may naturallybe loath to advance a loan adequate to set the country upon its feetwithout the support of some such convention as that of June, 1911,upon which-the Senate has not yet acted.

ENFORCEMENTOF NEUTRALITY LAWS.

In the general effort to contribute to the enjoyment of peace bythose Republics which are near neighbors of the United States, theadministration has enforced the so-called neutrality statutes with anew vigor, and those statutes were greatly strengthened in restrict-ing the exportation of arms and munitions by the joint resolutionof last March. It is still a regrettable fact that certain Americanports are made the rendezvous of professional revolutionists andothers engaged in intrigue against the peace of those Republics. Itmust be admitted that occasionally a revolution in this region isjustified as a real popular movement to throw off the shackles of avicious and tyrannical government. Such was the Nicaraguan revo-lution against the Zelaya regime. A nation enjoying our liberalinstitutions can not escape sympathy with a true popular movement,and one so well justified. In very many cases, however, revolu-tions in the Republics in question have no basis in principle, but aredue merely to the machinations of conscienceless and ambitious men,and have no effect but to bring new suffering and fresh burdens toan already oppressed people. The question whether the use of Ameri-can ports as Tfci of revolutionary intrigue can be best dealt with bya further amendment to the neutrality statutes or whether it wouldbe safer.to deal with special cases by special laws is one worthy ofthe careful consideration of the Congress.

VISIT OF SECRETARYKNOX TO CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE OARIBBEAN.

Impressed with the particular importance of the relations betwveenithe United States and the Republics of Central America and theCaribbean region, which of necessity must become still more intimateby reason of the mutual advantages which will be presented by the

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opening of the Panama Canal I directed the Secretaq of State lastFebruary to visit these Republics for the purpose of giving evidenceof the sincere friendship and good will' which the Governmnent andpeople of the United States bear toward them. Ten Republics werevisited. Everywhere he was received with a cordialit of welcomeand a generosity of hospitality such as to impress me Seeply and tomerit our warmest thanks. The appreciation of the Govermentsand peoples of the countries visited, which has been appropriatelyshown in various ways, leaves me no doubt that his visit will conduceto that closer union and better understanding between the UnitedStates and those Republics which I have had it much at heart topromote.

OURMKE71CANPOLICY.

For two years revolution and counter-revolution have distraughtthe neighboring Republic of Mexico. Brigandage has involved agreat deal of depredation upon foreign interests. There have con-stantly recurred questions of extreme delicacy. On several occasions-very difficult situations have arisen on our frontier. Throughout thistrying period, the policy of the United States has been one of patientnonintervention, steadfast recognition of constituted authority in theneighboring nation, and the exertion of every effort to care for Amer-ican interests. I profoundly hope that the Mexican nation may soon

- - resume the path of order, prosperity, and progress. To that nationin its sore troubles, the sympathetic friendship of the United Stateshas been demonstrated to a high degree. There were in Mexicoat the beginning of the revolution some thirty or forty thousandAmerican citizens engaged in enterprises contributing greatly to theprosperity of that Republic and also benefiting the important tradebetween the two countries. The investment of American capital inMexico has been estimated at $1,000,000,000. The responsibility ofendeavoring to safeguard those interests and the dangers inseparablefrom propinquity to so turbulent a situation have been great, but Iam happy to have been able to adhere to the policy above outlined-apolicy which I hope may be soon justified by the complete success ofthe Mexican people in regaining the blessings of peace and goodorder.

AGRICULTURALCREDITS.

A most important work, accomplished in the past year by theAmerican diplomatic officers in Europe, is the investigation of theagricultural credit system in the European countries. Both as ameans to afford relief to the consumers of this country through amore thorough development of agricultural resources and as ameans of more sufficiently maintaining the agricultural popula-tion, the prQject to establish credit facilities for the farmers is aconcern of vital importance to this Nation. No evidence of pros-perity among well-established farmers should blind us to the factthat lack of capital is preventing a development of the Nation'sagricultural resources and an adequate increase of the land undercultivation; that agricultural production is fast falling behind theincrease in population; and that, in fact, although these well-established farmers are maintained in increasing prosperity because

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of the natural increase in population, we are not developing theindustry of agriculture Weare not breeding in proportionate num-bers a race of independent and independence-loving landowners, fora lack of which no growth of cities can compensate. Our farmershave been our mainstay in times of crisis, and in future it must stilllargely be upon their stability and commonsense that this democracymust rely to conserve its principles of self-government.

* The need of capital which American farmers feel to-day had beenexperienced by the farmers of Europe, with their centuries-old farms,many years ago. The problem had been successfully solved in theOld World and it was evident that the-farmers of this country mightprofit by a study of their systems. I therefore ordered, through theDepartment of State, an investigation to be made by the diplomaticofficers in Europe, and I have laid the results of this investigationbefore the governors of the various States with the hope that theywill be used to advantage in their forthcoming meeting.

INCREASE OF FOREIGN TRADEL.

In my last annual message I said that the fiscal year ended June 301911, was noteworthy as marking the highest record of exports oiAmerican products to foreign countries. The-fiscal year 1912 showsthat this rate of advance has been maintained, the total domestic ex-ports having a valuation approximately of $2,2000,000, as com-pared with a fraction over $2,000,000,000 the previous year. It isalso significant that manufactured and partly manufactured articlescontinue to be the chief commodities forming the volume of our aug-mented exports, the demands of- our own people for consumptionrequiring that an increasing proportion of our abundant agriculturalproducts be kept at home. In the fiscal year 1911 the exports ofarticles in the various stages of manufacture, not including food-stuffs partly or wholly manufactured, amounted approximatelyto $907,500,000. In the fiscal year 1912 the total was nearly$1,022,000,0, a gain of $114,000,000.

ADVANTAGEOF MAXIMUMAND MINIMUM TARIFT PROVISION,

The importance which our manufactures have assumed in thecommerce of the world in competition with the manufactures ofother countries again draws attention to the duty of this Govern-ment to us its utmost endeavors to secure impartial treatment forAmerican products in all markets. Healthy commercial rivalry ininternational intercourse is best assured by the possession of propermeans for protecting and promoting our foreign trade. It is naturalthat competitive countries should view with some concern this steadyexpansion of our commerce. If in some instances the measure takenby them' to meet it are not entirely equitable a remedy should befound. In former messages I have described the negotiations of theDepartment of State with foreign Governments for the adjustmentof the maximum and minimum tariff as provided in section 2 of thetariff law of 1909. The advantages secured by the adjustment ofour trade relations under this law have continued during the lastyear, and some additional cases of discriminatory treatment of wlhichwe had reason to complain have been removed. The Department of

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State has for the first time in the history of this country obtainedsubstantial most-favored-nation treatment from all the countries ofthe world. There are, however, other instances which, while appar-ently not constituting undue discrimination in the sense of section 2,are nevertheless exceptions to the complete equity of tariff treatmentfor American products that the Department of State consistently hassought to obtain for Ameirican commerce abroad.

NECESSITY FGR SUPPLEMENTARYLEGISLATION.

These developments confirm the opinon conveyed to you in myannual message of 1911, that while the maximum and minimum pro-vision of the tariff law of 1909 has been fully justified by the successachieved in removing previously existing undue discriminationsagainst American products, yet experience has shown that this fea-ture of the law should be amended in such way as to provide a fullyeffective means of meeting the varying degrees of discriminatorytreatment of American commerce in foreign countries still encoun-tered, as well as to protect against injurious treatment on the part offoreign Governments, through either legislative or administrativemeasures, the financial interests abroad of American citizens whoseenterprises enlarge the market for American commodities.

I can not too strongly recommend to the Congress the passage ofsome such enabling measure as the bill which was recommended bythe Secretary of State in his letter of December 13, 1911. The ob-ject of the proposed legislation is, in brief, to enable the Executive toapply, as the ease may require, to any or all commodities, whether ornot on the free list from a country which discriminates against theUnited States, a graduated scale of duties up to the maximum of 25per cent ad valorem provided in the present law. Flat tariffs areout of date. Nations no longer accord equal tariff treatment toall other nations irrespective of the treatment from them received.Such a flexible power at the command of the Executive would serveto moderate any unfavorable tendencies on the part of those countriesfrom which the importations into the United States are substantiallyconfined to articles on the free list Eks well as of the countries whichfind a lucrative market in the United States for their productsunder existing customs rates. It is very necessary that the AmerictmGovernment should be equipped with weapons of negotiation adaptedto modern economic conditions, in order that we may at all times bein a position to gain not only technically just but actually equitabletreatment for our trade, and also for American enterprise and vestedinterests abroad.

BUSINESS SECUREDTO OUR COUNTRYBY DIRECT OFFICIAL EFFORT.

As illustrating the commercial benefits to the Nation derived fromthe new diplomacy and its effectiveness upon the material as wellas the more ideal side, it may be remarked that through directofficial efforts alone there have been obtained in the course of thisadministration contracts from foreign Governments involving anexpenditure oi $50,000,000 in the factories of the United States.Consideration of this fact and some reflection upon the necessaryeffects of a scientific tariff system and a foreign service alert and

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equipped to cooperate with the business men of America carr theconviction that the gratifying increase in the export trade ofthiscountry is, in substantial amount, due to our improved governmentalmethods of protecting and stimulating it. It is germane to theseobservations to remark that in the two years that have elapsed sincethe successful negotiation of our new treaty With Japan, which atthe time seemed to present so many practical difficultiess, our exporttrade to that country has increasedi at the rate of over $1,000,000 amonth. Our exports to Japan for the year ended June 30, 1910,were $21,9159,310, while for the year ended Julle 30, 1912, the exportswere $53,478,040, a net increase in the sale of American products ofnearly 150 per cent.

SPECIAL CLAIMS ARBITRATION WITH GREATBRITAIN.

Under the special agreement entered into between the UnitedStates and Great Britain on Algust 18, 1910, for the arbitration ofoutstanding pecuniary claims, a schedule of claims and the terms ofsubmission have been agreed upon by the two Governments, andtogether with the special agreement were approved by the Senate onJuly 19, 1911, but in accordance with the terms of the agreement theydid not go into effect until confirmed by the two Governments by anexchange of notes, which was done on April 26 last. Negotiationsare still-in progress for a supplemental schedule of claims to be sub-mitted to arbitration under this agrerrleelmt, and meanwhile the neces-sary preparations for the arbitration of the claims included in thefirst schedule have been undertaken and are being carried on underthe authority of an appropriation made for that purpose at the lastsession of Congress. It is anticipated that the two Governments willbe prepared to call upon the, arbitration tribunal, established underthis agreement, to meet at Washington early next year to proceedwith this arbitration.

FUR SEAL TREATY AND NEED FOR AMEND-MENTOF OUTI STATUTE.

The act adopted at the last ses-ion of Congress to give effect tothe fur-seal conv mention of July 7, 1911, between Great Britain,Japan, Russia, and the United States provided for thel suspension ofall land killing of seals on the Pribilof Tslan(ls for a period of fiveyears, and an objection has now been presented to this provision bythe, other parties in interest, whicll raises thle issue as to whether ornot this prohibition of land killing is inconsistent with the spirit, ifnot the letter, of the treaty stipulation. The justification for estab-lishing this close season depends, uin(der the terms of thel convention,upon how fur, if at all, it is necessary for protecting anll( preservingthe American fur-seal hl#rd and forl increasing its ]numbler. 'rjhis isa question re(puiring examination of the resentt clondlition of thle her(l

Td 1te, treatment 'Which it needs ill thle light, of actminli experellel, andsci^eIt,ifc investigation. A c nl il examination of the subject; is nowbeiui ana(led and this Government will soon be i llo5ssession of a

oInsierable amount of new information ll)out the An]erie('l'n Sea1herd, which has been secum'e(l (luring the last seatlyeson and will be ofgreat value in determining this (piestion; and if it should appear

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that there is any uncertainty as to the real necessity for imposing nclose season at; this time I shall-l take an early opportunity to addressa special message to Congress on this subject, in the belief that thisGovernment should yield on this point rather than give the sliglt-est ground( for thel charge that we have been in any way remiss inobserving our treaty obligations

FINAL SEITLEMENT OF NORTHII ATLANTIC FISIHEIES DISPUTE.

On the 20th of Jully last anw agreement was concludedl betweoin theUnited States and (Great Britain adoptingg, with certain modificaf-tions, the rules land method of procedures recoliImmended in the awardrend(lre(l by the' North Atlantic Coast Fislhelies Arbitration Trilbillalon September 7, 1910, for the settlement hereafter, in accordance wriththe pr'inlCil)1es laid down in the award, of questions arising withreference to the exercise of the American fishing liberties (uncterlArticle I of the treaty of October 20, 1818, between the UnitedStates and Greatt I1ritain. This agreement received the approval ofthe Senate on August 1 and was formally ratified by the two Govern-mernts on November 15 last. The rules and a method of procedureembodied in the award provided for determin-ing by an impartialtribunal the reasonalbleness of any new fishery regulations on thetrealty coasts of Newfoundland and Canada before such regulationscould be enforced against American fisherniwn exercising their treatyliberties on those coasts, and also for determining the delimitation ofbay5's onI such coasts more than 10 miles wide, in accordance with thodefinition adopted by the tribunal of the meaning of the word"bays" as used in the treaty. In the subsequent negotiations be-tween the two Governmenits, undertaken for the purpose of givilvwpractical effect to these rules anid methods of I)roce(dllre, it was foun (

that certain modifications therein W-ere desirable from the point ofview of both Govtelinments, and these negotiations have finally ie-suilted in theagreement above mentioned by whlich the award reconi-m1enldations as modified by mutual consent of thbe t-wo Governmnentstire finally adopted alnd miade effective, thus bringing this century-old( controversy to a final conclusion, which is equally beneficial andsatisf-actory to both Governments.

IMIP.RIIAL VALLEY A'ND MEXICO.

In order to make possible the more effective performance, of thework necessary for tlhe confinement in their lpresent channel of the1awatelrs of the lower Colorado River, and thuls to protect thel people ofthe Imperial Valley, as well as in order to reach with the Goverln-Inelit of Mexico an understanding regarding the distribution of the

waters of the Colorado River, in which both Governments are muchinterested, negotiations are going forward with a view to the estalb-lishinent of a preliminary Colorado River colilsilSsionl, wvlich shallhave the powers necessary to enal)le it to do the needful work andwith authority to study the question of the equitable distribution ofthe waters. There. is every reason to lxdieve that an lmfltlerstandlingupon this point will be reached and that an agreement will be signedin the near future.

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CIIHA1MIZAL DISPIUTE.

In the interest of the people and city of El PIaso this Governmenthas been assiduous in its efforts to bring to anll early settlement thelong-standing Chaminzal dispute with Mexico. Muc-h has been ac-complished, and while the final solution of the dispute is not inmme-cliate, the favorable attitude lately assumed by the Mexican Govern-ment encourages the hope that this troublesome question will be satis-factorily and definitely settled at an early day.

INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION OF JURISTS.I11 plursualnce of the convention of Atuguist 23, 1906, signed at the

Third Pan AmlericaIn Conference, held at iRio de Jane.iro, the Inter-national Commission of Jurists mdt at that Capital during the monthof last June. At this meeting 16 American Repuiblics were repre-sented, including the United States, an(l co-ll) ehensive plans for th efuture work of the Coln1111iSSson. were adopted. Xt the next meetingfixed for June, 1914, committees alrea(ly apl)poilted are instrllcte(l toreport regarding topics Issigned to thleni.OPIUM CONFElEnNCF.iJLNF1ORTUNATE FAILURE OP' OURGOVERNM1ENT18qTO

ENACTRECOMMrENDEDI)LGISIATION.In my message on foreign relations communicated to the twoHouses of Congress- December 7, 1911, I called esl)ec(ia.l attention to

the assemlbling of the Opium Conference att The Hague, to the factthat that conference was to review all pertinelnt municipal laws relat-ing to the opium a11nd allied evils, and certalinly all internationalrules regarding these evils, and to the fact thlart it seemed to me Ilmostessential that the, Congress should take niniriediate action onl the anti-narcotic legislation before the Congress, to which I had )reviotislycalled'attention by a special message.

r11lf mternation~al convention adopte(l by the conference conformis[almost entirely to the principles containeil in the prOl)posed antillm -

cotic legislation which has been before the last two Congresses.It, was most unfortunate thllat this Governmient, havilng taken theinitiative in the, international action which eventuated in thel im-portant-international opium convention, failed to (1o its share in thegreat work by neglecting to pass the necessary legislation to correctthe deplorable narcotic evil in the United States as well as to redeemninternational led(les lpOI wiCh itentered ly virtiie of the above-mentioned convention. The Congress -at its 1)I'eSrlit Session shouldellact into law those bills now before it which have been so carefully

lrawvn llp in collaboration betwen the I)epaitllti Cnt of State and thlother executive departments, and which have, behind thlemI not olylVthe moral sentiment of the country buit the practical sulljport of allthe legitimate trade interests likely to be affected. Since the inter-national Convention was signed, adherence to it has been made b)yseveral EuropeanIm States not represented at the conference iat TheHague and also by seventeen Latin-American Republics.

EURorEl AND TIHE NEAR EAST.

Tlie war between Italy anid Turkey camne to a close in Octoberlast by tho signature of a treaty of peace, subsequently to which the

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Ottoman Empire renounced sovereignty over Cyrenaica and Trip o-litaniat in favor of Italy. -During the past year the Near East hasunfortunately been the theater of constant hostilities. Almostsiun ltaneously with the. conclusion of peace between Italy andTurkey and their arrival at an adjustment of the complex ques-tions at issue between them, war broke out between Turkey oIn the(Ile hland and Bulgaria, Greece, Monitenegro, and Servia, on theother. The United States has happily been involved neither di-rectly nor indirectly with the causes or questions incident to anyol- these hostilities nnd has maintained in regard to them an attitudeof absolute neutrtility and of complete political disinterestedness.In tihe second war in which the Ottoman -Empire has been engagedthe loss of life and the consequent distress on both sides have beenapp)alling, and the United States hias found occasion, in the interestof humanity, to carry out thle charitable desires of the Americanpeol)le, to extend a measure of relief to the sufferers on either sidethrough the impartial mediuiii of tlhe Red Cross. Beyond this thechief care of the GoveInment of the United States has been to makedu(e provision for thle protection of its nationals resident in belligerentterritory. In the exercise of my duty in this matter I have dis-patched to Turkish waiters a special-service squadron, consisting oftwo armored cruisers, in order thtl this Government may if need bebear its part in such measures as it may be necessary for the interestednations to adopt for thle safeguarding- of foreign lives and propertyin the Ottoman Empire in- thle event that a dangerous situation shoulddevelop. In the meanwhile thle several interested Eu ropean powershavel promised to extend to American citizens the, benefit of sluhprecautionary or protective measures as they might adopt, in thesaime, manner in which it hlas been the primctice of this Government, toextend its protection to all foreigners resident in those countries ofthe 'Western Hemisphere in which it has from time to tiffie been thetask of the United States to act in the interest of peace and goodorder. The early appearance of a large fleet of European warshipsin the Bosphorus apparently assured the protection of foreigners inthat quarter, whliere the presence of the American stationnaire theIJ. S. S. Scorpion sufficed, under the circumstances, to represent theUnited States. Our cruisers were, thus left free to act if need bealong the Mediterranean coasts should any ulnex)ected contingencyarise affecting the numerous American interests in the neighborhoodof Smnyrina and Beirut.

SPI'ZBERIOEN.

The great preponderance of American material interests in thesubarctic island of Spitzbergen, which hlas always been regarded1)oliticall~y as " no man's lanid," impels this Govelrnmenit to a con-tinlued and lively interest in the international dispositions to be maldefor the )political governance, anld 'administration of that re gionl. Theconflict of certain claims of American citizens .ancd others is in a fairway to adjustment, while the settlement of matters of adllmimiWtiatioff,whether by international conference of the interested powtmrs orotlhervise, continues to tb thle subject of exchange of views betweenthe Governments concerned.

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LIBERIA.

As a result of the effort of this Government to place the Govern-ment of Liberia in position to pay its outstanding indebtedness andto maintain a stable and efficient government, negotiations for a loanof $1,700,000 have been succeSsfully concluded, and it is anticipatedthat the payment of the old loan and the issuance of the bonds ofthe 1912 loan for the rehabilitation of the finances of Liberia willfollow at an early date, wohen the new receivership will go into activeoperation. The new receivership will consist of a general receiver ofcustoms designl1ated by the Government of the United State andthree receivers of cuistoms ,designated by the Governments of Ger-many, France, and Great Britain, which countries have commercialinterests in the Republic of Liberia.

In carrying out the understanding between the Government ofLiberia and that of the United States, and in fulfilling the terms ofthe agreement between the former (Government, and the Americanbankers, three competent ex-army officers are now effectively eCnployed by the Liberian Governmrient, in reorganizing the police forceof the Republic, not only to keep in order the native tribes in thehinterland but to serve as a necessary police force along the frontier.It is hoped that these measures will assure not only the continuedexistence but the prosperity and welfare of the3 Replublic of Liberia.Liberia possesses fertility of soil, and natural resources, which shouldinsure to its people a reasonable prosperity. It was the duty of theUnited States to assist the Repuiblic of Liberia. in accor(lance withour historical interest an(l moral guardianship of a communityfounded by American citizens, as it was also the duty of the Ameri-can Government to attempt to assure permanence to a country ofmuch sentimental and perhaps future real interest to a large body ofour1 citizens..,.i- , MOIROCCC.

The legation at Tangier is now in charge of our consul generalwho is acting as charges d'affa-ires, as well as caring for our comn-mercial interests in that country. In view of the fact that many oftile foreign powers are- now represented by charge's d'affalires it hasnot been (leemned necessfary to apl)oint at the present time a Ministerto fill a vacancy occurring in that post.

TILE FAR EAST.

T1he political disturbances in Clina in the, autumn and winter of1911-12 resulted in the abdication of thle Manchu rulers on1 February12, followed by the forlmation of a provisional republican goverlnl-ment emipowred to conduct thle affairs of thle nation n until a l)c'mll-nent government might be regularly established. TIl'e natural symil-pathy of. the American people with the assumpnltion of rcp il)l 'alprinciples by the Chinese People was appropriately expressed ill a.concurrent resolution of Clogres on April 17, 1912. A conmstittlueitass~em*}y, composed of representatives duily chosen by the people of

ilelu j3 theC elections that a11e nlOW being held, hals beemil called to imiect,in January next, to adlopt a perwl-lanemt ('onst itutioin and organize timeGovernment of the nascent Reptiulic. During the formative consti-

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tutional stage and p)endlig (ldefiIitike action by the, assembly, asexpressive of tle pop1)tllar will, all(l thlle oI)Cd-for establishment of astalble republican form-l of governiinment, capable of fulfilling its inter-national obligations, tHie Uillited States is, according t lprecedlent,mainltaining full and f friendly de facto relations with tile provisionalGgovernment.

The new' condition of affairs thus created has presented inanvSerious and coniplicated problenis, both of internal rehabilitation andof internauional relations, whose, solution it was realized Would nec-essarily require much timie and patience. Frolm the beginning of theuplcaval last autuin- it was felt by the United States, in comlmllonwith the other powers hiring large interests in China, that inde-p endent action by the foreign Governmlents in their own individualinterests would add further confusion to it situation already comn-1l)icated. A policy of international cooperation was accordinglya(dopte3d in an understanding, reached early in thle disturbances, toact together for the protection ,of the lives and property of for-eigners if menaced, to nanintain ann attitude of strict impartiality asbetween thec contcllending factions, and to abstain from any endeavorto influence the Chinese in their organization of new form ofgovernment. In iew of the seriousness of the disturbances and theirgeneral character, thel American iuinister at Peking was instrullctedat his discretion to advise our nationals in the affected districts toconcentrate tit slch centers as 'were easily accessible to foreign troopsor men of war. Nineteen of our naval vessels were stationed atvariolls Chinese ports, and other measures were promptly taken forthe adequate l)rotection of Ame-rican interests.

It was further mutually agreed, in the hope of hastening an endto hostilities, that none of thet interested powers would approve thlemaking of loans by its nationals to either side. As soon, however,-is a1 ulite, Ipl royi-sional Govei'ninelit of Chinwas assured- the UnitedSt ntes joinedl iin it favorable, consideration of that Governmient'srequest for advainces needed for immediate, admi nistmkative necessi-ties and later for at loan to effect a permanent national reorganiza-tion. The interested (4overnillents had alreadly, by common consent,adopted, in respect to the purposes, eCxpendituire, and security ofany loans to China, made, by 'their nationals, certain conditions whichwere held to be essential, Inot only to secure, reasonable protection forthe foreign investors, but also to safeguard and strengthen China'soredlit l)y discoliragi ng indiscriniinate b1orrowin4g and by insuring tleapplications of the funds toward thc establishllment of the stable anddefective gov!ernlnent necessary to China's welfare. Ill June lastrepresentative banking groups of thle United States, France, Gei-mn-any, Great Britain, Japan, and Russia formulathted, with the generalsltanction of their respective Governments, the guaranties that wouldbe expected in relation to the exl)enlditure and security of the largereorganization loan desired by China, which, however, have thus farproved unacceptal-)Ie to the poX isi onal Government.

SP'ECIAL MISSION OF COND)OLENCE, TO JAPAN.

In Aluaust last I accredited the Secretary of State as spectirl amn-bassaclor to Japan, charged with the mission of bearing to tho impe-rial family, the Government, and the, people of that Empire the symn-pathetic message of the Amnerican Commonwealth onl the sad occasion

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of the death of Ii's Majesty theo Emperor AMItsulhito, whose long andbenevolent reIlign was the greater part of Japan's modern history.ThC kindly reception everxywhere accorded t) Secretary Knox showed(that hlis mission was deeply appreciated by the Japanese nation aindemphasized strongly the eriencily relations that heave for so mianyyears existed between the two peoples.

SOUT1HIt AINMERICA.

Our relations with thel Argentinae Relblic are most friendly aindcordial. So, also, are our relations with Brazil, whose Governmenthas accepted the invitation of the, United States to send two arimiyofficers to study at the Coast Artillery Sc-hool a'fit Fort Monroe. T1helonlg-sta ndi ngrAlsop claim, hWhich had beeni the only hindrance, to thehealthy growVthi of the most friendly relations between the IJUnitedStates and Chile, havilig been eliminated through the submission ofthe question to His Britannic Majesty King Gdorge V as " tmitablecomnpositeir," it is a cause of much gratification to mne that ouir rela-tions withli Chile are now established lipon a firmh basis of grow^ilngfriendship. The Chilean Government has placed aill officer of theUnited States Coast Artillery in charge of the Chilean Coast Artil-lery School, and has shown appreciation of American methods lyconfiding to an Ainericafn firmt important wVork for the Chilean coastdefenses.

Last year a revolution against the estal)lished Goverinment ofEcuador broke Qut aIt the p)rinciplal port of that Repbiilic. IPreviolusto this occurrence the chief Aienrican interest in Ec(udor, reresentedby. the Guayaquil &. Quiito Railway Co., incorporated in the UnitedStates, had rendered extensive, transl)ortati on a ndl other ser vicesonl account to the Ecuadorialn Government, the amonlilt of whichran into a SUM Which was steaCldily increasing and whIiich the Ectia-dorxiani Goverrnment, ]hadl made no provision to l)ay, thereby threat-ening to crush out the very existence of tllis American enterpris(.When tranquillity had been restored to Ecuador as at result of flhotrillmpllhant progress of the Government forces from Quito, thisGovernmeluC t, interposed its good offices to tHe end that the Americaninterests in Ecuador m11ightI b1 saved from complete extinction. As atpart of the arrangement which wats reached between the p)arties, andat the request of the Govermmnent, of Ectiador, I have consentCedl. toname an arbitrator, Nvho, acting under thie, terms, of the railroad con-tract, with anl arbitrator t1Lned by the Ecuadlorian Government,will pass upon the claims that have arisen since thel arrangeielnleltre'fached through the action of a similar arbitral tribunal in 1908.

InI p)uI'.sille1CE, of at reques-t Inna(lC some time ago by the Ecual(lorianGovernment, the I)epartment of State, has HiVven mu111chl attention totheo problem of the proper saIitation of Gainyam(mil. As a resultai detail of officers of thel Canal11 Zone will be sent to Gunltyaq(uilito recomniniemd measures that will lead to the complete pel)1(ni11-nent. sanitation of this phlagueo and(l fewer infected region of thatRepublic., which has for so long coiistitutedl a maclall(e to lelalthconditions on tflie Canal Zone,. Tt is hoped that the report whichthis mission will fill'lish. will point out a wvay whereby the modicumof ass,.istance, which the IJnited States mlay l)rope)ily eln(I the, Ectua-doritin Government maly bte mnad(le effective in ridldi;ng the west coa-st

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of Soluth iAmerica of a focus of contagion to the fultur.- commercialcurrent passing through the Panama Canal.

In the matter of the claim. of John Celestine Landreau againstthe Government of Peru, Which claim arises out of certain contractsand transactions in connection with the discovery and exploitation ofgualno, and which has been under discussion between the two Gover-inents since 1874, 1 am glad to report that as the result of prolongednegotiations, which have been characterized by the utmost friend ii-ness and good will on both sides, the Department of State has suC-cee(led in securing the consent of Peru to the arbitration of the claim,an(d that the negotiations attending the drafting and signature of a

protocol submitting the claim to an arbitral tribunal are proceedingwith duelc celerity.

An officer of tdie American Puiblic Hlealth Service and an Americansanitary engineer are now on the wiay to Tq uitos, in the emn)loy of thePeruvian GoVernment, to take charge of theI ,sanitation of that riverport. Peru is l)uilding a number of submarines in this countI~y, andcontinulesc to show every desire to have American capital invested inthe Republic.

In Jully the United States sent undergraduiate, delegates to theThird International Students Congress lie~ at Lima, American stU-dentS having been for the first time invited to one of these meetings.

The Republic of Urtuguay has shown its apmpreciation of Americanagricultural and other methods by sending a large commission to

this country and by employing many American experts to assist inbuilding up agricultiral and allied industries in Uruguay.

Venezuela is paying off the last of the claims tie settlement ofwhich was provided for by the W1rashington protocols, including thoseof American citizens. Our re"elitions with Venezuela are most cordial,and the trade of that Republic with the United States is now greaterthan with ainy other country.

CENTRAL2 A'MERICA AND TIHE CARIBBEAN.

During the past summer the revolution against the administrationwhich followed the assassination of President Ct'iceres a year ago lastNovember brought the Dominican Republic to the verge of andminis-traitive chaos, witholit offering an-y guaranties of eventual stability inthe ultimate success of either parity. In puirsuiance of the treaty re-

loations of the Uniited States with the Dominican Republic, which werethreatened by the necessity of suspending the operation ulnder Ameri-can administration of the customhouses on the Haitian frontier, itwas fouInd necessary to dispatch special comilimissioners to the island toreestabl)iSh the cuistomlouses and with a guard sufficient to insureneeded protection to the customs ad ministration. The efforts whichhavee been made appear to have resulted in the restoration of normalconditions throughout the Repuiblic. The good offices which the com-missioners were able-to exercise were instirimental. in I)ringing the(oluten(Ting l)arties together and in fur'nishing a basis of adjustmentwhich it is hoped will result in perimnilent benefit to the Dominicanpeno)le.

Mindful of its treatY relations, and owing to the position of theGovernment of the United States as mediator between the Domini-can Republic and Haiti in their boundary dispute, and because of the

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MESSAVIE OF THE PRESIDENT.

further fact that the revolutionary activities on the Haitian-Domini-can frontier had( become so active as practically to obliterate theline of demarcation that had been heretofore recognized pending thedefinitive settlement of the boundary in controversy, it was foundnecessary to indicate to the two island Governments a provisionalde facto boundary line. This was done without prejudice to therights or obligations of either country inao final settement to bereached by arbitration. The tentaltilve line chosen was one which,under the circumstances brought to the knowledge bf this, Govern-mnent, seemed to conform to the best interests of the disputants.Trhe border patrol which it had been found necessary to reestablishfor customs purposes between the two countries was instructed pro-visionally to observe this line.

The RelIulic of Cuba last May Was in the throes of a lawlessullrising that for a time threatened the destruction of a great dealof valuable property-imuch of it owne(l by Americans and otherforeigners-as well as the existence of the governmentt itself. Theearned forces of Cuba being inadequate to guard property fromattack and at the same time, prol)erly to operate against, the rebels, aforce of American marines was dispatched fromn our naval station atGuiattntinamo into the Province of Oriente for the protectionn ofAinerican and other foreign life anld property. The Cuban Govern-mnert was thus able to use all its forces III putting down the oultbreak,which it succeeded in doing in a period of six weeks. rhlie presenceof two American warships in the harbor 9f Hiabana during themost critical peHod of this disturbance contributed in great measureto allay the fears of the inhabitants, including a large foreign colony.

There has been under discussion with the GoNernnlent of Cuba forsome time the question of the release by this Govlernmient of its lease-hold rights-at Bahia Honda, on the northern 'coast of Cuba, and thecenlargement, in exchange therefore, of the naval station which hasbeen established at Guantanamo Baty, on the south. As the resultof the negotiations then carried on an agreement has been reachedbetween the two Governments providing for the suitable enirarge-ment of the Guantananio Bay station up)on ternis which are entirelyfair and equitable to all parties concerned.

At the request alike, of the (3overnmen1l(lt and both political p)airtiesin Paniama an Americaln coMmn1rissioll du(ndert ook slip)erVsixon of thlerecent presidential election in that Republic, where our treaty rela-tions, and, indeed, every geographical colsideratilon, In ake the Inaill-tentance of order and satisfact ory cond(littions of pecu liair interestto the G(overnmient of thle United Slates. The elections passelwithout disorder, and the, new admiinistraition has entered uipon itsf inctions.

Trle Governiment of Great. Britfiiam has asked the 5u1)ort of theUnited States for the protection of thle interests of Btritish holdersof the foreign bonded debt of ('11i( tellialal. While this (OoX0TrI lilinmentis hopeful of anl arrangement equitable to thle( Br'itish bondholders,it, is natillaly mlalr)le to view tile (lestioll al)lp't from] its elut'tiomi tothe, broad subject of financial stabilit-yN ill Centrald Amnericl im ill whichtile. policy of the UJnited States does HOt; peirnlit it to escape an italintelrest. Through a renewal of negotiations between the Govern-ment of Guiatetniala andl American bankers, the ahi in of whliiCh is a loanfor the rehabilitation of Guatemalan finances, at way appears to be

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MESSAGEOF THE PRESIDENT.

open by which the Government of Guatemala could promptly satisfyalny' e(lllitble and just British claimii-s, and at, the sainme time so im-pr oveC its whole financial position as to COntrib)ulte greatly to the in-Crellis(l l)rosl)erlity of the Ropublic and to redlound to the benefit offoreign investments and forign trade with that country. Failings ant1'1Illlll l(r~ 111e l t, it ell~ l bscape lc i py,)o, s sib~le fo t e( Go vernirrte t

of the United States to escale its ol)liogatiols ill connection with sucllmeasures as may become necessary to exact justice to legitimateforiT'nll claimiis.'

InI the recent revolution i Nicaragua,N whicl, it was generally ad-mitteI, might well. have resulted in a general Central Americalconflict buta for the intervention of the Ulnited States, the Govern.-ment of Honduiras wns especially mcnallce( ; but fortunliately p)eacefIllcolnditiolns were mainta inedl within thle borders of that IRepublic.h'lle financial condition of that (country remains- unchanged, no menlls

having been found -for the final adlju8stm-en0t. of pressing outstandingforeign claims. This itiikes it the mlore regrettable thwart the financialConvention between thle nTIlited States andi -Tonduriias has thus farfailed of ratification. Tlhe Govexrnment; of the united States con-tinuies to 1101(l itself ready to cooperate wNrith the Govelllelr t ofHon11(durlas, hllicll, it is believed, can not mlicleh longer delay the mee.t-ing of its foreign ol)ligrations, and it is hoped at the pl)'OpCr tineAmerican bankers will be1wiling to cooperate for this p)llrpose.NEXESSI'TY I'OR GREA'I'ER GOVER'll' N'PATEAL2 'FFO'RT IN IET'rENTION AND

EXPA'NSION 01 OUI FOREIGIN TRAD)E.

It is not possible to make to the Congress a cOMMunilatioll upollthe pi'esent foreign relations of the United Sattes so dletailecd as toconvey an ,adequate impression of the, en101ormous increased ill the illn-po1'1ance aned activities of those relations. If this Government; isreally kto p)Lresere to the -Amnerican l)eople that's free opportunity' inlforeign markets Aw'hich will soon be indispensable to ouri lyrosperity,evell greater efforts miust l)be mle. Otherwise the Amnerican mer-chant, manufacturer. andi exporter will find mally a, field ill whichAmerican trade should logically predoininate preempted through theimiore( 1'energetic edlorts of other governments anlaid other commercialiat ions.

There are imany ways in which through hearty cooperation thelCgislative and executive branches of this Government can (lo much.The absolute essential is the spirit of united effort and silnglenessof l)lpurpose. I will allude only to a verry few specific examples ofaction which ouglht theen to resullt. Aimlerica, can not take its properplace inl the maoset important fields for its commercial activity anden Iterprise unless wie have a me~rchiant marine,. American commerceInd enterprise canll not l)e effectively fostered' in those fields unless

w,%e have goodl Americain banks in the countries referred to. W~enee(l Amlerican newspapers ill those countries and proper means forpulmblic information about thlemi. We need to assure the perlmlaienicyof a trained foreign service. Weneed legislation enabling the mem-bers of the foreign service to be systematically brouflght in directcontact with the Industrial, manufacturing,. and exporting interestsof this country in order that American. business men may enter theforeign field with a clear p)erception of the exact conditions to be

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MESSAGEOF THE PRESIDENT.

dealt with and the officers themselves may prosecute their workwith a, clear idea of what American industrial and. iianiufactuiringinterests require..

CONCLUSION.

Congress shoUld fully realize. the. con(litions which obtain in theworl( asW.' , fin(l ourselves at the. threshold of our middle. age as a,Nation. We have, emerged full. grown tls a, pee' ill the. great coI-COurl se of nations. We. have. l)assed( throughl vai-ns iforIia tivcperiods. We have. beeii self-centered ill the struggle, to develop our(lonlestic resources and deal wvith ourt domestic questions. Tle. Nation

is nlow too mat uire to colntilllue ill its foe'igll relations th .tempo-rary (ex)pe(ienlts natur a'al t o a people. to whloiii domestic atffaiI's arC thosol concern. Ill the l)past 0111' (lil)lolnacy lhas often consisted, in nor-

inl times, in a mere aIssertioll of the 1righlt to international existenceX\eV are. now il a larger relations with l)road(lr rights of our ownl andIol)lignti ons to others than ourselves. A number ofi gry(eat guidingprI'il)le(s were. lai(l down early ill the history of this Government.The. recent task of our1. diplomacy has beell t( iadljllst those p)r'inciplesto the. colditiolns of to-dlay, to develop their corollaries, to find praC-tiical applications of the. old1 principles expanded to imeet new, sit ia-tions. Thus are being evolved bases up1)onl which (anll rest tile super-'structure. of policies Which i'mlilst gr1o0wN wvithl the dest ine(l plr0og'ress ofthlis Nation. 'Ille' sulccessfill (o(lduct; of o01r' forei o' relations (IC-mrua(Ids a broad and a modern vie. We (an llnot meet nw qullestion.sonor build for the. future. if we. confine ourselves to outworn dogmasof the past and to tile l)pSerpective al)l)roplriate at, our emergence. froincolonial tiues and con(litions. T1lhe, opening of the Canalwill mark a now era, ill our iliteirnatiollal life and cel'ate. new andworl(l-Wide. condlit~ionls whsichl, with their vast correlations and. conse-q~uieiuces, will obtain for hundreds of years to come,. We misst notw\ait for event-s- to overtake. usiunaw es. With (onitillllity of putt'-pose. we m1ust deal with the lr)1'ot)e1s of our external relations by adipl)lomacy modern, resoulreeful, magnanimous, an(l fitt iingly ex.pres-sive of thlc high ideals of a gr-eat nation.

Dcem.e-l. TA192

Dced1mber' 3, 19120.

xxvil

ITST OF PAPERS, WITH SUBJECTS OF CORRESPONDENCE.

Fromi and to whom.

Circaul ....................

J)o......................

I)ate.

1912.Jan. 3

Feb. 5

Do.M. May

1o ..Oct.

7

31

Subject.

Interchanges of professors and students among theuniversities ot American States. An a)nropriai-tlion for thoe aboVe I aus benolllade by tlim ( arieleEniwlolwnil t. for Internattional leace. Im-loses areport, outlining a plan for theo exchange.

Invi station to the Ponnalma-l'aeifc International Ex-position, to be held at San Francisco, ('ali, In 1915.incloses a proclamation by the Presidlenit, extend.lug anl invitations to fill natiomis.

'J'erritorial integrity of American States. Incloses amemorandum a(ldressed to the Presi(erit by theColombian Ministor in London advocating a i'allAmerican Union, andi qltotes an extract of an ad-dress by the Secretary of State to thle NationalAssemnlyv of Nicaragua on Mar. (U, 1912.

Deathil of Vico President James .S. Sherman. Ani.nou acees.

ARIGENTINA.

1912.Mr. Nadti to Mr. lnox J...... anJn. 20)

Mr. Knox to Mr. Nadt ...... F'e1b. 7

Appr-ehonslon of flugitives from jtustlce or foreigncountries. Enclo-es description of 01e Oscar 'lolRomnero an(l req ie-sts his as)preliev1sioni.

Same sul)jeet. Inquiries as to the wboreaboutw ofthe abl)ove-nalmled Imanl will be imlnde, 1)fi tuifder thesystem of Jurisp)rul(lence in th1e Unilted States, n1ellectivo ald call be rendered in the appreheslionof fugitives fromzi jiistie of foreigii coititrlmIs.

B

ai

A UJS''l 1A-I IJNUNGARY.

.......................* Oct. 15 Copyvrihit Convention between the United State| 7aHn( ulinigary. ''ext.

1912.UM.

Nir. Knox to Mr. Aniderson-.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Andersmn.

Mr. Anderson to Mr. Knox..1

Saille to sallo...............I,;allle to same ..........

Sam111 to samea ...............

1912.Jo11. 4?i

Feb iti

Afnr. 8

Apr. 1

Apr. 25

May 23

Ileioval of (dscriiiiniatlion against. American ltihiri-cathug olls. 'klDepartent desires that t1le sub-jeet he pressed and thInt at settlement be resichiemi fortlest admission of A merican prodticts to conpet itiionon terms of C(ileailty.

Same stiMiMect. zic(:loseq a letter from the '1'exns OilCo. comiplaining of spveclic discrimination 1in theadjudication for "'black oil" for investigation a1d(1reilort.

Samlie subject. Incloses copy of his note to tle For-eign 0ff1ce iin(l reports Interviews witli officers ofthat office who gave msstiratices that tilelci an0-migovernmentt, was earnestly seeking at satisfactorysolution of the (qtiest lou0.

Samei subject. lielosesm corresponulence with tbeF'oreiln O1ficc. Fronm a series of tests it was de-(lueed that tlissaiml oils ga-e b)etter results thanlAmerican, bitl new exJ)erilnents are to be made to(deeidie thi.Y (qlestiol.

Sana' subject. State.,; that the restrictions agailsiA maerican oils hla- becn removed.

Same subject. Ineloses a note from the Minister ofRailways, Posts, and 'i'elegrap)hs, advising liim oflihe removal of (llscrinimiatiomi against Amniericanoils on tile BlelgiUn railways.

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460406968.9

msrL Ol1 PAPl'ERS.

IFromi all(n to wh1omll.

5,5 S;ame to samin...............

S:1iiii to sllie...............

BE 1., IJUM-(ontinuedl.

_ato. S

I1912..lJiiit 28

Jully 2fi

!1,. WXilson to Mr. Ail'1ler olu.l Aig. 15

;l)ject .

Saune Fuhliect. Reports thwt rtwutro s pecllnca.ionsrell ivo to lho (Iiji(l ilt io iof oils foi t he Aulunink-tration of .inrtito will not contain conditionsexelti(l ing Anepr-leani olk.

SnaIc sul)ject. 'T'he last instance of d iscrfininat ionavalist. Anierical oils hia;v been reniovedl by theNflnisi rvt ofW'olonlies.

S.1 .suhle(te.'ct luo D)eparltmenet a ppreviutes thleremoval of the discrimifination against Anericanoils.

BRAZIL1.

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Mr. Moore nil(] Mr. Vanll)vuic to Mr. Kniox. I

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1912.

May 3

Dcc. 31

Message of tho president.U iled SIttes qI lotI'(l.

Internet ional ( 0olilissionthe procde(lings of.

Extracts relating to the

of .Tlirists. Report of

('1CITLE.

1912.2 Mr. iujica to Mr. K-nox ......lFab. 8

R Mr. Wi'l'son to Mr. Mupejica. Feb. 12 c

1.5 Samlie tosialue ............... ay 1l4

70 Mr. NI ijica to Mr. Knox.....i May 17

permission of C'onvress to a Uni ted Stal es Army ofli-cer to aCeCC)t service und(e r it foreign (loverniinent.'Ilue ('lile.1u (tloverninent (e{sires to engage ainAmericani Coast Artillery oflieor as instructor oftho ('hilc~n army.

,amial subject. -)ove mnitter has )ee) broughlit totlio attention of the Sevretary of War.

ulmo subject. fucloses a joint resotition b)y (on-graiss tloriziing ('Capt. J. XV. (Glll k-, C. A. ('.,t1. ,. Arnmy, to acceplt service tinder the ('hi'eanGovernmentt.

3nmosubject. A1cknowledgets abl)ovO Vit thanks.

CHINA.

* 5 mintallry..............................

Mr. A1i'son to Mr. ('liang,Y iII 'J'Tang.

M\r. Ca'luhoi to Nlr. 1Knox

Mr. Knox to Mr. ('a!lounOWegram).

MIr. t'Caion to Mr. Knox(tv'eglrain).

Mr. Adee to Mr. Calhoun(to'e ,ra ri).

.\Mr. Caihoun to Mr. Knox( te'egramnl).

Mtr Adivein \Mr 11lerriol;( 1 eegraiii).

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M~r. Knlox to Mlr. ILlang ......

1910.June 13

Sept. 22

Sept. 29

Oct. 2

Oct. 6

Oct. 27

Oct. 31

1911.J1Y1.Jail. I1Jan. IS

Loan negotiations. Hlluuang Railway lomin. Suim-inary.

Sanie subject. ('urreney reforin and inmdiistrial (do-volopillelnt loans. P'r;nnt)le.

Same subject. Approve.s of his contempl)atedI me-niorial to hi.' Government reconmiien(iing a newcurrency system upon a gold exehaige blasis.

Same stil)ject. ''lio (Chineso (Governnment astks\%Ietlher Anmerican bankers would 1) willing touindiemtake a loan of about 50,( ),000 tnols for thoeoaborat ion of t lie currency reforni.

Saesubject. 'Ih' Miorgaim syudicate will uelortakLetho loan.

Saine subject. t'rho cineso ooveirnment desires tonegotiate the entire loan In time 1nite(1 Stat es.'1'lie request that at financial expert be sent to Chinato condluict the negotlutionis Is repeated.

Samle subject. The AmerIcan group) is ready to (lis-c slss the" detnl:s of thel agreement mlmd thleomat1aln-ties and will send an 0wl)erieiced flimnalieier toPoking to conduct. the negotiations.

Same subject. The proliminary currency-loanagreement was, signe(F to-day; tlie Iniperili ed(litan(I the conifirmintlion Will come In a fow (lavs.

Samesubject. 'trle (inlese (lovernliiet has signedali(d ratifile a prelilulnary agreninent, ws ithl anAmerican flwtancial group for t ctirrencY reformInloan of $.50t),t)0O. This (.;overninent will wel-come the cordial spilp))ort of tile interested 1)owers.

O Ilnm conference. Message of the P'resident relat-Ing to.

Loan negotlatloins. Incloses for his informationnotes on the loan negotiations now pending atlPeking.

No.

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4.5

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XXX

LIST OF PAPE.RS.

CIINA-Conthitied.

Froni arnd to whom.

Tho l)eparlment of Stato tothe lBritish Embassy.

Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox...

Mr. Knox to Mr. O'Brien(te'egramn).

Mr. O'Brien to Mr. Knox(te!egrain).

Mr. Rockhiill to(telegram).

Mr. Calihoni to(telegram).

Mr. Knlox to Mr.grani).

Mr. Knox

Mr. Knox

D~ate.

1911.Fel). 24

Apr. 27

May II

May 13

..do.....

May 18

Reld (tele- I May 22

Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (telp-grant).

IMr. Knox to Mr. Olriei(telegram).

Mr. HIeld to Mr. Knox (tele-graml).

May 24

..M.y....

Mr. Calhoun to air. Knox... I..do ..

Mr. Knox to Mr. Raidl (tele-gramn).

June1o 1

,Mr. Calholun to Mr. Knox.. - June 5

Mr. Tfeiutvleinnni to Mr.Kinox (telegralil).

MSr. Bacon to Sir. Knox (t(le-gralit).

'rhlo Japamese(G overnnment to

the Frelnch Government.

Prince Kodachliet to Mi.Knox.

Mr. Ifeint-ilemnan to Mr.Knox.

Mr. William.s to Mr. Knox( telegralle).

Juno 27

June 28

July 11

...lo.....

July 25

Sept. 3

Fanie to samle (telegram) .... Sept. 7

Samile to stame (telegram) . ... Sept. 10

Slillo to stame (telegraiii) .... I Sept. 141

Smiilo to sanie (telegram' .. I Sept. 15

Mr. Wilson to Mr. II(uitzle. Sept.I alllti. I

Mfr. flee to Mr. Calhoui....

27

Sept. 29

sulbjeet. Page.

Samesubject. 1 fanly objectitonl shouli'd be expressedIby tile tripartito governmentss as to thile eectiolnor an American for tile post of financial adviser,this (loverninerit Is disposedd to consult with tileIiterestedl (lovermieints alnd ijii)olit Oill zldviserof a non partlelj)Ilting nat lonalitly.

Saine slbi rect. tic)!oses op)y 'of tho loan agreementsigiel at Peking on the -5th Iist.

i a mesubject. If Japan should apply for partiellp-tion on an e(ual footing with otlilers ilot now par-ties to the Lon(lon agreenient, the L)eparlinentwill b0e prepare( to stipport Stich aj)lLiealtion.

same siutbject. l'lleJfll)alaef FloreIgn 0) fileeiqiulre'whether particlpation, if grante(l, wollll W)'acoJapan in a p.)sitloin superior to nll ordinary bond-holeler.

Samesubject. The Russian nai(l Japanese (loveri-monts are exchanging vie"'s onl the currency loauto China.

Sanie subject. The French nro reportI toIn le hold-Ing back advances for Manchuria lhecanise of Rus-slan pressure.

Sanie subject. 'I'le Department isuinal)le to sec anvreasonable oblJectaion to Manchuria allotment forspccifie I ndtist rial purposes.

Saeie subject. 'il French (lelny was (1110 toconsl(l-oration for somn Russinti apprehensloi about theirrecogniiic( interests hit Manchuria.

S.anie subject. As the currency reform In whichnil the leadiilng Powers are alike interested thleUnited S8tateLslis steadily favored thtie vi(lest. pos-slile international partileiljt iol.

Falne subject. It a list of proposed industrial en-terprises it Mainelnirla, not till relating to rail-radts, the Foreign Oe1 expects no further ob-ject ion from Japaii al(l Russia.

Arrangolielnt between the UnitedI States nd(I Francefor the protection of literary and( artistic propertyill C'llitua. SuIbilts IL profiositioii of the FrenehMIinister.

Loall ilegotliatios. Japnan aiid RIssla mnay: haveCope's of logna r teelt, and(1 lists sj)peik ilug Mail-churlall Cuiterj r1eSC

Political affairs ill Chinia. Reports renewed midIwidesp reat discontent among the Chinese towardtheir Malumhit riulers.

L(on negotiations. Reports tliat tlie Rissian an(lJapanese (Joveriniieits nimiv6 protested against (liesixteenth article of tile loan agreement.

Samesubject. The Frenchi Foreign 0111ce ccitivlfr"el)rotest of Japan and utssia against article 16. Iti sprepalriiig a imiecinoratdniill recoin mlendinilg ciitiresup)pressioii of that article.

Sonie subject. l'rotest against the provisions cOIi-tallied ill artielo it).

Samile sul);ewt. Protest of Russia against article 16..

Linternationial plan for tile (lefelnsa of foreign sea t le-niil ts. lielo.ses ai iiiailloratilidiii fromii tihe lBrit isi

legation siugges ing precaiut ionary mieasmires at eer-tain 'angUto River ports In (,Ise of liprlsliigs.

Political affairs il (China. Reports (disorders inSzecihwaii aiiii i[uiiamie1iiSe(i 1)3sOl)l)ObStiOti of rail-way conistiction by foreigners.

Snalic subj(eTt. SituaitiIo ill Szchwan Is worse.TIrops slre stislectead of synmpathly with ii uilcoii-

((llt S.Saille subject. iep orts tighttiig tit ('hengtil .......Saine stbject F ig( itlug colit ilues inh(leiigtul. Al

Amllericims and litisli were directedt e'i! fora place of s-ifety.

Pa'ne subject. TimeKill fou ('ainton Viceroy.

l)efenis of Internit ioniil sett leiien Is,. The Amnirl-can (Colmniandler in (ulitef of tlie Unlte(i States i\Si-at fletiet tas breen Instruced to Clulifer witli tleBritis) naval authorities tid (ltie Amilerilcanl con-suluar officers.

Arranpeiieiit het wveei t he Unit e(l Slat s andt1 Franifor the protect lo0 of Ilteraiy andl art stic lpropert vin Chlia. instructls to edeavor to conclude sircli

arrengemieinic , bmsedl Ii pon I lie trnat v et wevil tIlieUnited States anid Japan signed May 19, 11t)S.

No.

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253

287

173

175

911

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97

97

97

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175

9S

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993

1111

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ZXXIT

LIST OF PAPERS.

CEINA-Cozitinued.

No. From and to whom. Date. Subject. l'Pae..._ _ _ _ I_ _

Mr. Williams to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Samlie to same (telegram)....

Same to same (telegram)...

Mr. Wilder to Mr. Knox(tlegoram).Mr. Williamas to Mre Knox(telegram).

Same to saile (telegram)...

1911.Oct. 11

Oct. 12

Oct. 13

..do...

Oct. 14

...do.....

Circular (telegram) .......... (... .....

Mr. Williams to Mr. Knox(telegram).SIr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox(telegramn).

The Chineso National Asso-clution to Mr. Knox (tele-graill).

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Knox(teregram).

Oct. 15

..doo....

Ott. 16

..do....

Mr. Knox I.. .do.....

Mr. Knox I.. do.....

Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox(telegram).

AIr. Williams to Mr.(telegraill).

Oct. 17

Knox I. -..do.....

Mr. Adee to Messrs. Brent,Wright, and Finger.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mir. eild to Mr. Knox (tcle-grain).

Mr. Schulieler to Mr. Knox(telegram).

MIr. Yong Kwung Tat et al.to Mr. Knox (telegram).

Mr. Leislinuin to Mr.(t olegramn).

Oct.

Oct.

18

19

Oct. 20

Oct. 22

Oct. 24

Knox I... do ....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Gutildl to Mr. Knox (tele-grani).

Mr. \Vhliauims to Air. Knox..

Oct. 25

Oct. 26

...do....

Pollticaldisturbances In China. Reports Wuchangin possession of mutineers.

Same subj*ct, The rebellion is most serious, 15 000men of the army have joined the revolution. Por-eign interests are respected.

Same subject. lHangkow reported In flames; Amor-icans safely out of I lanyang and Wuchang.

Samesubject. Reports flainow situation as serious.

Same subject. Yuan Shih Kai gazetted viceroy of]iupeh and Hlunan.

Same subject. Foreign consuls at liankow havebeen informed by the commander of the revolu-tionary army that foreign persons and propertywill be protected, existing treaties will continue inforce, but forein powers assisting Imperial Govern-mcnt will be considered enemies.

Defense of international settlements. Instructs toascertaIn the views of the powers as to the advisa-bility of advising their nationals to concentrate atopen ports in case danger threatens.

1Po tita aiars. It is rel)orted that Japan has a fleetready toisall for China.

Same subject. Japan will not act in putting downrebellion unless urged by the powers. If rebellionbecomes serious in Manchuria, Japan lnd Russiawill at once send sutlcient force to suppress It.

Samle sub~oct. Requests good offices oftrhe UnitedStates to preserve neutrality of the powers towardChina.

Defense of international settlements., French Gov-ernment (toes not consider present conditions war-rant action propose(1.

Same subject. The Iussian Government is of theorluion that concntration of foreigners at acces-s hle ports is desirable.

Same subject. The Japanese Government suggeststhat several light-draft gunboats be sent to theYangtze and cooperate with the Japanese forcethere.

Samesubject. The German Government is Inclinedto share the views of the American Government,but such advice should be given without publicproclamation,

Same subject. The rebellion not being antiforeignthere seems to be no need for removal of Americans,except from Hlankow.

Opium conference. Instructions to delegates........

I)efenso of international settlements. Thn ItalianGovernment will consult other powers before tak-ing action.

Same subject. The British Government is of theollinion that the circumstances do not at pres-.ent call for the concentration of foreign nationals.

Political disturbances . Foreign office anxious thatAnmerlca roecog nize that Japan Is sincere and abovo-board in her Chinese policy.

Same subject. Resoluttions of a mass meeting of6,000 Chinese resi(lents In Honolulu protestingagainst any action on the part of outside powers tointerfere in, the strug-gle, of thie Chinese p4eo1)le toestal)lish a representatives government.

Samesubject. Thej('hmnese Minister for ForeignAffairs, now in Berlin, nsks that the United Stateswill urge joint actionby the powers to preventselllsh action on the part of any one of them.

I)efense of international settlements. The Italian(lovernmnent Is not inclined to take any measuresin China at present.

Same simbject. The 1Russian Government deianms itinexpedient to Interfere.

same subject. ]3oth parties to the conflict seem tobe anxious to protect foreigners, and It woildl hesafer for Americans in (listant places to remainwhere they are known than to undertake th longjourney to t hn coast.

Political list urbances. The present Atanchu. dy-nasty seenis to 1o on the vorge of being overthrownor the Empire being divided.

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No. From and to whom. Date. Subject. Page...____.._ I

Sameto same (telegram)....

Mr. Knox to Mr. Schuyler(telegram).

Mr. Williams to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Williams(telegram).

ir. Thompson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Adee to Mr. Thompson(telegram),

Mr. WVilliams to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Williams(telegram).

Mr. 'Williams to Mr. KnoxI (telegram).

Mr. Knox to(telegram).

1911.Oct. 26

Oct. 27

Oct. 28

Nov. 1

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Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to(telegram).

Mr. Calhoun

Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox...

Same to same...............

ISame to same (telegram)...

The Japanese Embassy toMr. Knox.

Mr. Calhoun(telegram).

Nov. 17

Nov. 18

Nov. 21

Nov. 22

Nov. 25

Nov. 27

to Mr. Knox I.- .do

Same to same (telegram) ....

Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun(telegram).

Same to samime (telegram)....

Mr. Calhoun(telegram).

Mr. Knox to(telegram).

Nov. 28

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Mr. Calhoun ...do.....

Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Same to same (telegram) ....

Nov. 29

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Search of foreign merchant vessels by rebIe forces (orcontraband of war. The rebel General 11 has In-formed the consuls that he will conflscate shipsearryiagcontraband. .Th dean of the diplomaticcorps suggests that shIpping companies be advisedto abstain from carrying muniltions of war.

I'olitical disturbances. Instructs to convey to theJapanensForeign Ofce the entireconfidence of thi3Government in Japan's policy in Ciuna

Loenxaegotlatlons. An agreement ith an Anglo-French-Belgian tor a large loan was signed yester-day and It ia reported that It was ratified by secretedict.

Same subject. Tnstructs to request of the ChineseGovernment further details of any proposed loan.

Asylum at American legations and consulates.Asks whether he can grant asylum to Chinese man-darins.

Same subject. The right of as]um Is not claimedby this GJoveornment. Temr~orary refuge may begranted to preserve Innocent human life

Samesubject.The legation has been requested togrant asylum to the Emperor and Empress I)ow-ager

Samesubject. Tomporary refuge may be granted topreserve Innocent human life if the safety of theI a tion ls not endangered thereby.

I)efense of international settlemenits. The Japaneseand renoh will take part in protecting the'rallwayto the sea, if foreign protection becomes necessary.

Samesubject, Jf it becomes necessary, this Govern-ment will participate in the protection of the rail-way to the sea.

Loan negotiations. The Vhinese Government is Ingreat need of money for current expenses. Thelocal representatives of the four groups are willingto make the loan If actively supported by theirgovernments.

Same subject. Except under some general plan ofthe powers interested to help (rhilna the depart-mnuent does not consider it wise to make any loan atpresent.:_, ,%~ ~

I)efense of international settlements. Reports thathe issued a'circilar to theconsullar officers to adviseAmericans to remove to open ports.

political disturbances. Reports interview with adelegation from the National Assembly.

Defense of international settlements. The diplo-matic corps has decided to ask the governments toquietly increase their legation guards to the maxi-mumtinder their protocol. -

Same subject. Transmits a telegram from the Japa-nese Foreign Office advising him that Japan, inconformity with the decision of the (liplomaniccorps at Ieking will increase its legation guard atPoking and its Iorce at Tientsin.

Political disturbances, The legation has been re-(uested by the Chinese Government to Inform thedepartment that the JapaneSe are actively assist-ing the revolutionists.

Same subject. The American consul general atHlankow asks pennissiloni to join his colleagues touse good ofies to obtain an armistice for the revo-lutionists at Wuchang.

Same subject. Asks for exact source of Informationcontained in his telegram of Nov. 27, 1911.

Same subject. Department can not permit consulgeneral to interfere as suggested In telegram of Nov.

Defense of international settlements. Reports thathe is asking the admiral for more marines.,

Same subject. Instructs to keep department in-formed of the arrival of foreign troops In I'ckinu.This Government will have In constant readinessadditional troops to be sent at once If needed.

Same subject., Ifeports that a three davs' armisticehas been agreed to at Hankow through the media-tion of the British Minister.

Political disturbances. Information reported Nov.27, 1911, came from the Viceroy at Mukden and Isconsidered reliable.

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LIST OF PAPERS.

CLIINA-Contlnued.

No. From and to whom. Date. Subject. Pago.

Mr. Mover to Mr. Knox. ...I1911.

Dec. 2

Same to same ........... D.e.I Dc.

Mr. Cialhouin to Mr. Knox(telegram). -

Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun(telegram).

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I)ec. 7

Count von I.. do....-

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Knox(telegram).

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Mr. Bryco to Mr. Knox.....I Dec.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bryce ....

to M-r. Knox 1.

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Mr. Meyer to Mr. Knox. ....-...do.

Mr. Calhoun I Dee. 12

Mr. Moyer to Mr. Knox .....

Mr. WuTing Fang to Mr.

KInox (telegram).Mr. (C'alhoun to Mr. Knox

(telegraml).IMr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun

tele-ra lli).Seanm e sa nse (telegram) ....

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Dec.

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.Mr. hIryco to Mr. Knox.--..I Dec. 18

I Mr. Wilson toMr. Bryce....

Tite JaMeosElmbassy to

Kr.noxx.

Mr. Knox tothe JapaneseEmbmasy.

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Dec. 21

Search of foreign merchant vessells for contraband ofwar. Transmits a communileatlon from t1ho com-mander in chief of the Asiatic Fleet inclosing n let-tor signed Wu'Ting Faing, ad vising conSuls thiltmerchant vessels carrying contrabandi of war will*be confiseated. 'T'he admiral rel)lie(d that lhe willnot permit the seizure of any vessels, as the rebelshave not been recognized.

Some subject. Tralnstrits telegram from AdmiralMurdock that the ANaih-ai was iire(l at from KilL-klang fort.9.Loanfnegotiations. T'he groupijs' representatives arotelegraphing their: prifibipals for authority to ad-vance Yuan :l,000,000 els. lEarnestly advisesdepartment to support this loan.

Same subject. Couln(d not Y1 ahn obtain the 3,000,000taels from nativo soirees? The department hasnot yet receive(l suffleient evidenico to (Icdart fromits general position stated In telegram of Nov. 18.Sanm subject. States department's position in re-gard to loan.i to China, permanent an(l tonporary,and requests vlows of tho (lermnaln 0overunment.

Political disturbances. The Minister for Forelgn Af-fairs states that if hiostilitios become aggravated theJapanese Government may consider interventionto be necessary.Loan nogotl tllons. Under th dlisitressing eond itiots,the Britlh Governmnent is Inclined not to op)osei aloan being granted to the Chinese Govorninent.Requests views of this G(overn1menlt.Samesul)JeCt. Incloscs acopy of department's noteto theG(ermatnEmibassv of the 7th Instant givingthe general liews of this (lovernmneni.- The (do-partment would not, however, ha opposed for Vsnationals Joining others in a small loan to China.-

Same subject, 'rime proi)osed loan to Yuan is to beused not for active inilitaryoperations but forpreserving the status quo (hirnlg peace neogotia-tions. Adheres to his recommx I ations of D)e. fl.

Political disturbances. 'I'ransmits telegram frontthe naval attach at Tokyo stating that an agree-ment has been reached lietween the British andJapanese comman(ldig officers to intervene inChina.

Loan negotiations. This Government hasInformedthe Governments of Great Britain ond GJermianythat it is notopposed to a small le-an to China atthis time, prei& Ifdd t be made upgon clearly utnlider-stood principles of neutrality and in connectionwith some general plan by all interested powersfor the protection of common interests.

Search of foreign merchant vessels for contraband ofwar. Transmlitstelogram from Admiral Murdock,reporting that Wu Ting Fang has submitted anapology for firing Up)Onltlo Nanshan.Lean negotiations, Protests against the proposedloan to the Chsinese (Mncln) G(ovornment.Political disturbanes. Submitsproposed note bythe diplomatic corps to tho conlten(ling factions.

Samesubjct. Althorizes him to take action sug-gested in avo-e telegram.

Loan negotiations. 'rho Chinese ehargd d'affaireshas beenInstricted by his Government to nego-tiate a loan of 2,(XO 000 pounds sterling In NewYork and has askedthe assistance oftheo ceretaryof State, buthas been in formed that no assistancecan be given.

Same subject. Askstho views of the AmericanGovernment concerning a sinall loan to YuanShih Kai.Same subject. In view of the conference between

the contending factions ait Shallnhal it Is felt thatthe outcome of the conference sIou ld be awaitedbefore taking any further nation tin regard to theloan.

Political'disturbances. Gives views of the JapaneseGovernment on conditions in China and requeststhe views of the Untled.States.

Samesubject. .The joint note to the two factions InChina sent recently by the powers may be consid-ered the firsts51to) Nvard a solut Ion of the trolllule,and this Governmentis Inclined to reserve forfu-ture consideration what further actions are to betake.

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Mr. ('nIhourn(telegram).

Mr. Knox to(telegram).

XXXIV

LIST OF PAPrESM.

CIIINA -Continuw.L

Froin and to whom.

Thle Japanese Embassy toMr. Knox.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Recld (telc-gram).

Mr. Reil to Mr. Knox (tele-gramn).

Date.

1911.Dee. 21

...do.....

Dec. 23

Same to same (telegram).... IDec. 27

Circular (telegram) .......... I

IMr. Calhoun to My. lKnox(tolograml).

.D.o. 3

Dec. 31

1912m1Sarno to samo (telogramn).... Jail. 3'Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun Jau.

(telegram).

392 IMr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox... ..do

Smnim to same (telegram) .... Jan.

'Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhountleogram).

Jan.

8

9

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Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox.. ...do....

Mr. Wang Chung Htll toMr. Knox (telegram).

Mfr. Calhoun to Mr. Knelox(telegram).

Mr. Wang Cluing fllml toMr. Knox (telegram).

Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox(telegram).

................. ......1fr. I;no0x to Mr. Reid (tele-

gram.).

Mr. Phillips(telegram).

to Mr. Knox I

Count vonflernstorff to Mar.l(nox.

Mr. IKnox to Mr. Reid (tele-gram).

Jan. 17

Jan. 19

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Jan. 20

Jan. 23Jaul. 21

Jau. 31

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Subject.

Same subject. The Brltlsh aand Japainese Govern-monts have decided to lond their good offlees tothe contondbig parties in their negotlailtons for asettlement between thoem.

Same subject. Refers to tho alboveo memorandta ofthe Japanese Embassy and requests Inlormatinas tothoe nature and seco)e of thle proposed step andits relation to the policy of concerted action.

Same itlbject. Quotes a note from theiFo'cignl Oficestating that there is no change of policy towardChina.

Same subject. Quoles a further note fronm the For-eifn 0Mco statilng that theo Biritish Govellllnelmit

t lends to adhere strictly tot li l)olicy of coc( eritedactIon at. T'eking.

Loan negotiations'. There Is ontirc record amongthe (lovernenlts of the six powers il the opinionthat. it is essential to IMintailli complete uiity ofaction,

politicall Oaffis. Reports that Suni Yat, 'Pei, wihowas elected Provisional President of the Republicof China by the Nanking Assemibly, will leave to-mnorrow to bb inaugurated.

Defeesootfinternilational settlements. Recommendsthat a reogihuent be sent to hel) guard the railway..

Same subject. Instructs to consult with thle (1ipll4matte corips s to advisability of seld ing troops toguar(l the raflwa:y.

Arrangement betwteon the Untted States and Franceofor the protection of literary and artist ie Prorw. i tv.Incloses copies of notes exchanged with the Frenchlegation of I)ec. 26 and 27, 191t.

Delonse of International se6ttlements. The dlillo-mat le corps concurs with my views that a regiment.should be sent. to guarr( hallway.

Saamesubjeet. Inistruetsto inform tli Chillese ov-ernment, and the diplomatic corps that this Gov-ernment will sendl 500 troops to help guard the rail-way.,

political disturbances. Incloses a copy of an in-struction to the Consul General at llaiikow aun-thorizing Mim to enter into informal relations wit hteio rovolutlonary leaders, which will not be con-sidermd as a formal rec(ognition,.

Same subject. It is bellovedt that it is only a(atles-tion of days when the abdication of the 'Emperorwill be announce(l.

Samesuboct. T'ho Mtinster of Foreigin A\ ffairs of theRepublic of China requests recognition l)y theUnited States.

Same subject. The Tmperial Clan accepted th6eedict of al)bdication of the emperor and consentsto the organization of a reiublicanl (lovernimelut.

Same subject. Reiterates rc(uest for recognition ofthe Republic of China .

Same subject. Repliblican ultimatum demandlsthat Yuan shall not set lip a provisional govern-ment after the atilieat ion.

Opium conference. Protocol do 1l6ttire............Ioan negotiat ions. The Embassy at Tokyo reports

thint a .Japanese flriii has begunll llegotiatiolls forle-n to a Chineso railway, btmt is not supported bythe Japanese (C overnmnemit. Tho )epartln ment feesthat it.is appropriate at this tilUe that a lendinggovernmentt should (leter its nationals from imak-ing loals on their own account.

Sarme subject. TheoBritish Foreign Oefice inltCins toinform Jap1n that it cain not absolutely preventitS lnationals froIn Imakinlg loans. Ilis ready to usCits influence as far as possible to prevent.

Same subject. Requests views of the (;overnmneutof thle nited States.

Samne subject. If tile Chinese Government shouldconclude a loan hereafter with the four powergroup, thlis Government would be (lispose(l toad -mit iapanll anil Russia thereto.

Smne subject. (ives l)epartimment 's views as statedUn instruction to Mr. Rteid of Jan. 24.

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CHINA-Continued.

No, From and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.

Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox...

Mr. Knox to Baroneengel-mull1cr.

428 1 Mr. Calhoun to Nfr.'Knox..

Same to same........I.:

Mr. ('hang Yin Tang to Mr.Knox.

Count von IlernstorfiKnox.

to 'Mr. 1.Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox

(telegram).Same to same (telegram)....

Mr. 13akhuidteff to Mr. Knox.

Mr. ('alhoun to Mr. Knox...

Japanese Embassy to Mr.Wilson.

Mr. 13ryco to Mr. Wilson ...

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Calhoun .(telegr anl).

Mr. 13ryce to Mr. Wilson... .

Mfr. Wilson to Mr. derrick(telegram).

NMr. Wilson to the JapnuleseEmbassy.

1912.Feb. 5

Feb. 81

Feb. 12

Feb. 13

Feb. 14

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Feb. 25

Feb. 27

113n1 Mfr. wilson to Mr. Bryco ... ldo....

Mr. L.eishman to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bryce.....'Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox...Mr. Wilson to Mr. Calhoun

telegramim,

Feb. 28

..do.....Mar. 1Mar. 2

to Mr. Knox ..-.do...

to Same (telegram).... Mar,

Registration of prop;irty of foreigners in China. In-clo3Fscorres ondnce with the consul ate at Foo-chow re ardfng tho re iircents of the revolution-ay.'antnorltles therein the matter of registeringproperty of foreigners,,,,,Political affairs, fI loses correspondence with theGerman Embassy Indicatingt(he attitude of theGovernment of the United States toward China.

Samesubject, Reports that the international sltia-*tion It strained, that much Jealousy Is manifestedby the representatives of the six leading powersand that, all of the powers are more or less suspi-cious of the Americans.

*Saamesubject. incloses notes from the ChliteseOov-ernment advising of the abdication of the Emperorand the institution of a republican form of Gov-ernment.

Same subject. Advises of the ab(lication of the Fm-peror and the investment of Ytian Shih Kal withfull povrers to Institute a relpiblicain form of GOv-ernme~nt C:hinese diplomatic and colSular ofnl-cerrswll continue to discharge their duties withoutinterrulption.

Samo suibJect. Expresses satisfaction that theAmerican policy toward China is In full conso-nmnce with the German.

Samesubject. Reports resignation of Sun and Cabi-net.

Same subject, Reports election of Yuan Shili Kalas President by the Nankking Assembly.

Same subject. Reports a stateenont of Ilussla'sv'iews of the situation In China.

Same sub ect. Reports interview between theChinese Secretary of the legation and Provisional}resident Sun Yat Sell in which alleged activityof the Japanese was discussed.

Same subject. The Japaniese Glovernmrent suggeststhat the principle of joint action be extended tothe recognition of the new government.

Same subject. Asks to be informed of the answermade to above Japanese memorandum,

Loan negotiations. The Department considers thatany lr.an to China would be inopportune until acomposite provisional-governmeint for the whole of('hina has been firmly established,

Same subject, The British Government has givenits consent to a loan of £600,000 to the NankingProvisional Governlment upon condition that t heloan 1)0 approved of the other three powersanAi thatJapan and Russia be invited to participate.

political affairs. The British, German, Japanesoand Itusslan Governments concurwith the UnitetfStates that the policy of noniuterventIon an(] ofcommon actlioa is the wisest course for tho powersto pursue.

Samesubject. VThls Government agrees in principleto the application of concerted action to the recog-nition of the Republic of China.

Loan negotiations. The government of the UnitedStates is in entire accord with the British Govern-ment on this sllbject.

Same subject. The Gennan Government has ex-pressed Its willingness to have Japajn andll( Russiaadmitted to the financial grou).

Political aftairs. Informs him of above memoran-dum to the Japanese Rmbalssy.

Samesill)ject. IReports rioting aid looting at leking.Same subject. Qulottes text of a joint resolution

passed by the House of Rtepresentatives congratui-lating the Chinese people tuonl the adoption of arepliUcanl form of government. This action Is notto be confused with recognition of the Republic ofChina.

Defense of International settlements. Poatlng-filwas looted and manv houses w^ere l)uraied. Loot-ers started for 1'ering. J)iplomatlc corps wasrequested to save Pleking, 1,000 troops will bebroughtfroimTlentsin. British, l'rench, German,Japanese, andi Rus<sin will participate. lInvoappled to Admiral for 20 men.

Same subject. The 200 American troops havearrived. Serious mutiny at Tleutslu.

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CHINA-Continued.

No. From and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.__ _ ..

Same to same (telegram)....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Calhoun(telegram).

Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Snme to same (telegram)...

Same to same..............

Mr. B~akhrmdteff to Mr. WUil-son.

Mr. Chang Yin Tang to Mr.Wilson.

Mr. Calhoun to Mr.telegramam.

Mr. Wilson to Mr.(telegram).

1912.Mar. 3

Mar. 4

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Mar. 6

Mar. 8

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Mar. 9

Knox .d.do....

Guild hMar. 11

Mr. Bryce to Mr. Wilson ... . Mar. 12

Mr. Guild to Mr. Knox (tele-grain).

..do.

Same to same......M........ Iar. 13

Same to same (telegrami)... . Mar. 15

MAr. (,HCanlln to Mr Knno(tolegraiii).

Mir. Wilson to Mr. Calhoun(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bryce....

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Knox(telegrain).

Mr. WIlson to Mr. Bakhm6-tefl.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Ilerrick(teleg rain).

Mr. WVilson to Mr. Calhoun(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. lIerrickeidb to. l J.

Mr. Rtold to Mr. Knox (tele-gralnl).

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Mar. 18

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Mar. 19

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Mr. Roid to Mr. Knox (tele-grain).

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Same subject. ,Reports serious rioting at Veking; aconsiderable portion of the city was hi tned; oneshell fell in the legation. llostile forces are ap-

Same subject, If It becomes ncssary, authoizeshim to communitfcate with the Commanding Oen-eralln the Philippine Islands for additional troops.

Political disturbances. oreign hitervention maybecome necessary to sub due condition of anarchy.

Dolense of international settlements. Reports thathe has telegraphed for additional troops,

Political disturbancer . Reports further on the riot-ing and looting. Additional foreign troops werebrought to Peking for the protection of the legationquarter.

Same subject. The Russian Governrment has as-sented to the Japanese proposition that recognitionof the Republic of China be withheld until ade-q(late guaranties are given for the safeguard of thecommon interests but reserves to itself the rightt protect Its spedaurights and interests In NorthVanchuria Mongo ic, and Western China,

Same subjeAt, Advis0s that Yuan Shih Kal willtake the oath of office as Provisional President ofthe Republie of China.

Sanmesubject. Nanking Assembly authorized Yuanto be inauggurated n Peking.

Loan negotiations. The financial groups of France,Germany, G~reat Britain ,and the United Stateshave agreed to make an advance to tho ProvisionalGovernment of China; and extend an Invitation ofparticipation to Japan and Russia

Same subJect. The French and Brltlsh Govern-ments are In favor of asking an assurance fromYuan Shlh Kal not to negotiate a loa which migh tconfllct with the Interests of tho large loan which isbeing negotiated by the four groups.

I'olitical afairs. Russia expresses doubt as to theability of China to preserve law and order as aRepublic.

same subject. The Russlan Government seems tobe acting il good faith with the other powers, butis distrustful of the Provisional Government.

Loan negotiations. Quotes aide memolre from theRussian Foreign Offce, giving its views as to flu-ture loans to China and ussia's participation.

Same subject. Yuan Shih Kal agreed to the condi-tions for the advance loan but on the 14th T'ongsigned a loan with the Beigian-Russlan group) for£1,000,000 with an option for a loan of £10,00),000.

Samesubject. Instructs to take the necessary stel)sto safeguard all legitimate American interests.Reply to his 1lth.

Samesubject. Submits a form of an assurance to begiven by the Chinesu Government.

Same subject. Japan has accepted the offer of par-ticipationl In th loan.

.P~olitical affairs. Acknowledges his note of the 8thilnst.

Loan negotiations. Transmits the above telegram..Same subject. Instructs to point out to the Chinese

Government tho bad effect of rushing separate ne-gotiations like the reported Belgian loan pendingthe present negotiations of the four groups.

Same subject. 'he 13clgian Minister has been In-structed to apply for Belgian participation in theloan. Instructs to ascertain the views of theFrench Government,

Samte subject. The British Government has in-structed Its minister at looking to protest againstthe reported Belgian loan.

Same subject. Gives the history of the several ad-vances made to the Chinese Government by thefour power grotips; Incloses correspondence be-tween the groups and President Yuan and theagreements arrived at which were violated by thesigning of the Belgfialn loan, against which efctioprotest will be lodged.

SamesubJecl. Belgian participation The BelgiavMinister II London has been twiwered in almostthe same language used in D)epa4rtment's proposedreply to the Bolgiau Miulltar in Washiigloz.

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CHINA-Continued.

Fromi and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.1_12.

(telegram).

Mr. Bryce to 'Mr. Wilson ....

1912,Mlar. 21

Mar. 21

Samle to some .............I Mar. 22

Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox...l Mar. 29

Mr. W'ilson to Mr. Calhotin(telegrani).

Mr. Calhatim to Mr. KnoxtelL'ramn).

Mr. WVilson to Mr. Calhoun..

Mr. Biryve to Mr.

Mr. Calhoun to(t elegrani).

'Wilson....

Mr. Knox

Mar. 30

..do.....

Apr 2

Apr. 4

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Calhotn. .,. ..do.....

Same to same (telegram)..... Apr.

Same to same (telegram)....

5

Apr. 8

Mr. Calhloun to Mr. Knox... Apr. 1I

Samo to same (telerran) .... AIpr. 27

Mr. Wilson to Mr.(telegramn).

Calhouin

'Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox...

Count von Ilernstorfl to Mr.Wilson0.

Mr Wilson to Mr. Calhounm(telegramn).

Mr. Calhouin to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Same to same ...............

Samne tosmnie...............

Apr. 29

May 2

May f

May 0

May 7

..do...

..do...

Same subject. The eran IIMinister at TPokin, hnsbeen instrieioed to protest against the 1B1egianloan. 'rho German Governn'eOnt, is unwillilng tofurther increase the sizo of the groilp.

Same subject. The B3ritish governmentt has no ob-jection in principle against the naldlissilon of 130e-jlum to tho grotip. 'I' h l3ritish Miiister nt Pekingi

has been iis.Struictcd to protest against the Belgianloan.,

Saeie suil)ject. Th'e special rights reforried to by Jn-pan are considered as arising out of treaties. 'TiheBritish Foreign 0111cc is prej)ared to diseciss tihomatter of the loan with =ussia.

Same subject. 1'rotest was mado to Ynan Shili Kalagainst the Belgian loan, Which, It is u1l(ierstold,is anl advance of $5,000,000 of an ultimate loan ofSW0, X( 000

Same su6ject. Instructs to report ills opihioni as tofiscal agency and pIroper neastires of control of ftu-ture loans.

Santie subject. Approves In priiwiple pln sug-gested in Departiment's telegram of Mar. It9.

Registration of property of foreigners InI China. Aprove.s his instruetiol to tihe colsuilate at 1nooehowhat property lolling by foreil!gners is regulated by

treaty provision in which matter constils can takeno action.

Political affairs. Thle British (lovornmnent recog-nizes the right of Rutissia to tako suielh manstiros asare deemed necessary to l)roteet her si)eeial rightsIn Manlimtria, MongolIa an(d Western Ch'liina.

Same subject. Asks wvhiethr visa of section il cer-tifleates involves recognition of Provisional Gov-ernment.

Claiilms of Amnlerian citli.ens against Chiina. Inclosescopy ofan inistruiction to the Americanl ('onsiul (ion-etal at Ilankow regarding the mariner of treatingthese chlils.

Political affairs. Visa of section (1 certificates byAmerican Consuls does not involve formal recog-nition.

Loan negotiations. Qiuotes aide mmoiiro handled tothe American Ambassador at St.. Potersbtirg stat-ing that, reserving its special rights, the Rtiussiani(Government has desigwnt cdi the Russinn-AsiatitoBank as its representative of tile Russian financialgrotip.

Claims of Americans against China. Reports thatthe diplomatic corps at)pointe(i a commission toformal ate a gene al pl]an of action concerningclaims against China arising out of thle recent revo-lution.

Loan negotiations. The Chinese Government iswilling to cancel the p)rovisions of thle Belgian Con-tract and resume negotiationns with the grollps.

Snino subject. The Amnericall group has been ad-vised by the I)epartment. that advance paymentsto China should not 1)e lind.(lly playedd wle]C Com-ditions of full control of the large reorganizationloani are being discussed.

Political affaits. (lives an account of the opening ofthile National (Council at P'ekimmg and a rOsumn ofthe President's address.

Samet subject. 'l'ho *Germ1an Governmnolt is inclined1to accede to the reservations mn(lo by Japanu andRussia concerning their special biterests. He-quosts views of the Government of the United

Same subject. Ask;s in what respects the Provi-sional Governmnent falls short of the reqluireruentsof recognition.

Same subject. Althlolglh tihe National Council cannot be considered representtative recognition wouldstrengthen its holtd on the country.

Loan negotiations. Inploses further correspondencewith Chinese Government concerning, the nc'otgia-tiolls.

Samestlbect. Iteports details an statius of th loannegotiaotios.

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XXXIXLIST OF PAPERS.

CHIINA-Continnod.

From and to whomn. Date.

1912.Mr. Wilson to Count von May

lerzistorlf.9

250 1 Mr. Wilson to Mr. Calhoun. .1 MQy 13

Mcunorauid urn.............

Mr. ('alhsounal to Mr. Knox(telegrami).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Iferrick(telegraum).

May 16

...do.....

May 17

Sauna to same (telogrami) .j May 18

Mr. Reid to Ifr. KRox (telC-grain).

Mr. Calioulln to Mr. Knox...

,Mr. Knox to Mr. llerrick(telegram).

Mr. (Chang Yin-Tang to Mr.Knox.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Herrick(telegramln).

Mr. Chamnr Yin-Tang to Mr.Knox.

Mr. Knox to Mr. (Thang Yin-'Tang.

May 20

May 21

May 24

May 25

May 27

...do.....

May 29

.......................M....... Ilay 31

,Mr Herrick to Mr.(telegrami).

IMr. Leishiman to Mr.(telegram).

Knox June 3

Knox June 6

Mr. Roid to Mr. Knox (tele-gram).

IMr. Knoxgranll).

Mr. Reid Igram).

June 10

to Mr. Reil (Iel- I.. . do(....

to Mr. Knox (tale- I... do....

Same to same (telegram) ... June 11

Mr. Ilerrick to Mr. Knox(telcgrat).

J uno 13

Subject.

Political affairs. '1The posti low of the Governmentsof Gcrmimy and tlhe Unlitc(d States arc quite i I har-

onInv with the reservations miade by tile Jai)aoseand Ittlussaiia' (1ovorinlelits concerning Mongoliaand Uanchuiltla.

Claims against China. Approves comloitn plan ofprooeduro ir)pos0(1 by tledipilolulatic Corps) in re-gard tlo claims ag'niust China.

Political atyalrq. CLonversaotion between tile ActielSecretary of State and( the Japanese Amnl)assadorin regard to apl)aneso reservations concerningoastsern Diner Mfon~golia.

Loan eIgotiatlons. An advance of 3,0,000 t-Ilsivil 1 )0m111(n e to thle Chinese governmentt oi1 tile17Wfivst.

Samr subject. It is reporte(l that there has been afailure to resel antgreil m ltwIith Japa andRussia coneerimilug lat.ieiliathou InthelopmI , 1n-structs to ascerlaiu tho (I flcimlty aond attitude ofthe 13r11Ish Foreign Ofilco.

Samo subject. 'The: governmentt of tho UniteldStates, favoring thlo princile of Ibroa(i Internet iou-allatiOll Of IOII)s to ha,1111. IS In faIVor ofa0 dIIuttintl1Austrhi afind Italy and giving a sibsidliary iuierestto other ipowcrs.Samne subject. Reports M.tses which led( to the sums-pension of the London conference.

Same sublect. llelports satisfactory progress in thenegotiations with respect to certa ii n(lvances offulinds to tile Provisional (lovernillenlt and inclnelsdIraft of the regations for thle supervision of the

xp)endlitires.Samesubject. Quiotes statenient of timlel)aDpartnnetitto the American grouil) of the 22d Iust., reiteratingits attitude expressed May 17.

Same su'bJect. Il'ho negotiation between the four-power group and thle Chinese (Governiment hasreached a critical stage. Requests good ofliecs tothe end that the negotiation may reach a satisfac-tory consclusiqi.

Same subjt. Asks whether ho has anything torolxort on tho subjet.

Same sub t. States diffluitks encouintered In thenegotiations duo to the insistaneeof the four-powergroup upon terms which have uoonaringupon thequestion of security and mode of repaymInt.

Same subject. 'rlo Departmete has exerted Itsgood offices to in1duco thie Interest(i bankers toadvance Onl term s mutually accCptol)e, the Si11Sneeded lG, the Chinese governmentt.

Opium conference. Plresidelit's message trausmnit-t-Ing a comnminication of the Secretarv of Statecovering tile releort of the American delegation tothle conference.

Loan 1negotiations. Quotes nlenoranilum of tileFrench Government concerning thoe rt ptionelldoof otlior governments ili tio loan n(i the matter ofguaranties nn(d con trol of oxipondiitrlies.

Same subject. 'T'he (German governmentt is inaccor( with tle views expressed by thle Depart-ment:.Samo subject. 'i'ie British Government will admitthe special rights of Rtuissia mInd Japmin in Mani-churipi and aon.'olio, aflirminlg at tile sanie timethie princip)le of tlbe ol)en door. ,

Same subject. 'Tho illsisteieo of the Jaipanese afndRussian financial agents up oni recognition miu thobankers' agreement of political rigtif of Japan anldRlussiu in Mong0olia [i1(1 Mancliuiria may (hisruiptthe loan negotiations. 'T'leseo political (itves'iouisshouldl lbe thlesulbject of an tuml(lcrstalllnd luglbetwetile Go(rvemonnts coenlernd.

1Political alfatrs. 'T'he lBritish (Goverunnelt, Ini a(i-iltting special rights of Ja anll and ]Rlussia in

Mongolia and( Manchuria, willI athirin tile p)rincl)plof thle open (leor.

Loan negotiations. Sir Edward Groy thlilnks itwould be a mistake to move abohot the question ofManchuria before hearing from Jaipan :f1111 Russia.

Same subject. Quotes Cenl itions under which the.Japanese a4 reay ito sign the six-group arecme.Llt.

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LIST OF PAPFERS.

CHINA-Continued.

No. From and to whom. Date. Subject. | Page.

Same to same (telegram)....

Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun(telegram).

MIr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mfr. Ilerrick(telegram).

,Mr. Chalng Yin-Trang to Mr.Knox.

1912.JRuo ' 14

...do.....

June10 15

...do.....

June 16

. do...

,Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. ilerrick to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox(telegram).

'Mr. Ilerrick to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Ilerrick(telegram).

Mr. Ilerrick to 'Mr. Knox(teleg ram).

Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox. ...

MSr. Wilson to Mr. Reid(telegram).

Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (tcle-gram).

Mr. Leishman to AMr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Innes to Mr. Knox (tele-granll).

Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Jill10 17

Jutne 18

...ldo....June 19

June 20

. ..o....(lo....

June

June

June

211

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27

June 29

June 30

July 1

Sfame to same ......... I July 2

Mr. Calhoun 1...do.....

Mr. MacVeagh to SpeakerClark.

...do.....

Same subject. The groups will telegraph to Russiathat Japan's proposal will be acpei)tc( and she Ivillbe admitted to'the loan. Definite answer must horeceived from Russia by the 18th.

Same subject. tihe Minister of Finance has serveddemand on the bankers to answer by Juno 15whether or not they will advance 19,000,000 taelsmoie.during Jmno.

Same-stibjeet. Impress upon the Chinese Govern-merit that any hasty action would not be justifiedby a ew days' delay in the next preliminaryadvance.

Samo subject. The President appears unyielding.He states that he must have 6,000,000 taols beforeWednesday. It is rumnore(i that Russia hasarranged a loan of £10 000,000.

Same subject. If the other governments concernedaccept the proposed agreement this Governmentalso approves.

Samesubject. Copy of a telegram from the ChineseCabinet and Board of Finance statingreasonswhyan advance of 6.000.000 taels Is needed before theloth inst. and directing him to request the goodoffices of the Department to urge the bankers tomake the advance.

Same subject. Memorandum of conversation be-tween the Chinese Minister and the Secretary ofState, in whiehl the Minister was told that theDepartment had done everything possible to o1)-tain the a(lvance.

Political affairs. The German Government is ofopinion that only sueh special rights of Japan andRussia can be recognized as have been aequire(l bytreaty or convention.

Loan negotiations. Quotes agreement signed bythe Rlussian group wvith the other groups and I isapproved(l declaration suggested by the Japatemsegroup.

Same ssubject. The bankers a(dvaneed another3,000.000 tacis to-day.

Same subject. Thie 1,usslan Government Nvill ap-prove the agreement signed by the Russian groupunder certain reservations.

Samesubject. Approves telegram of the l9th.......

Same subject. The commission has agreed andadjourned.

Same subject. Draft of telegram of the InterbankIondon conference Wving agreements reached nn(lconditions Imposed y the conference.

Somesubject. The plan submitted by the LondonConference was rejected by the Clhinese (overn-ment.

Samesubject. Instructs to ascertain the Attitude ofthe Foreign Office toward the negotiations.

Samesublect. Reports attitude of the British For-eign Office toward the large advances now beingma(le to China.

Sunme subject. The German Government will sup-port no further advances unless China accepts theconlditlons of control.

Same subject. The British Minister at Peking hasbeen Instructed to inform the Chinese Governmentthat the powers woul(l not approve of any loan bytheir nationals except on conditions stipulated bythe groutips.

Same subject. The Chinese Government has re-duced thel amount of the proposed loan to£10,000,000, expecting relaxation of supervision,l)ut this Will not be granted.

Samesubject. The Chinese vill not submit to theterms imposed by the bankers, and a break mustsoon occur between the banking groups and theChinese Government. There is violent and wide-spread opposition against the supervision of ex-penditures.

Same subject. The Department concurs with theBrilish Government in its v}iw that loans shouldnot be made to China without adequate p)rovLslonsfor supervision of expenditures.

OPI1m Conference. Transmilts a letter of the Seere-ary of State, submitting an estimate of appropriate

tlon of $25,000 In connection with the internat onaleffort to eradicate the opium evil.

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CIJINA-ConL~nued.

No. From and to whom. Date. fSubject. P~age.

Mr. Innes to Mr. Knox (tele-gram).

Mr. Lou 'lscng 'rslang toMr. Knox (te 'gram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun(telegram).

Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knoxtelegramm).

Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (tele-grain).

Mr. Chang Yin Tan~g to Mr.Knox.

Mr. Calhioun to 'Mr. Knox .d..

(telegram.).

1912.July 7

July 7

July 9

.o ...

July 12

July 16

July 18

July 20

Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox.. ..do..

Mr. Bryan to 'Mr. Knox

(telegram).Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox

(telegramn).

%fr. Leishinan to Mn. Knox

(tele~gramn).

Same to same (telegram) ..

Mr. Calhoun

(telegram).

July 22

..do....

July 23

..(tO....

to Mr. Knox July 24

Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun

(telegram).

Air. Herrick to Mr. Knox

(telegrami).

July 2,5

..do..

Air. Guild to Mr. Knox (tele- July 26

grami).I

Mr. Grew to Mr. Knox (tele-gramn).

Mr:' Ierrick to Mr. Knox

(telegram).Mr. Guhild to Mr. Knox (tele-

grain).

Mr. Calhiourn to Mr. Knox.

Mr. Reild to Mr. Knox (tele-gramin).

Sante to same (telegram)....

July 27

July

Aug.

31

3

Aug. 6

Aug. 10

Loan negotiations. 'The French an(1 British Minis-ters at Peking have been Instrncted that the bestmeans of obtaining consent of China to condit Ions

Pimpoed 1Is to suspend any advance.1'oht icl affairs. Announces his appointment as

President of the Coluncil of Ministers and expresseshope of early recognition of the Rcpublic.

Same subject. Instructs to convey personal felicita-tions to Mr. LoU.

Loan negotiations. Up~on being informed by ~the sixministers or the instniet ions received from their(loverninents the Chinese Premier and Minister ofFinance replied that acceptance of the conditionswas Impo~siblc.

Sainesubi ct. T1he Minister for Foreign Aflairsdoesnot wish ~to insist on a plan too onerous for China,and thinks that by Imposing proper safeguards onindependent loans China may be helped to pre-serve order.

Samnesubject. Transmits astatemenitfrom ihis GCov-ernment to the effect that It would be mutuallyadvant a~gous for the foreign Glovernments towithhok their support from the synd kate in itsattempt to es ta I)lisl a mono11poly.

Samle subject, Reports that the Chinese Govern-mient fa 110( to accept the conditions imposed bythe six powers.

Samle sub] ect. It Is the opinion of the Departmentthatthie interests of the lenders and of Cli ilia w-On Id1)e best served by the several Governments standl-Ing firmly, by the representations intxle on July9, bult Chinla should be at liberty to make otherarrangements to meet Its requirements.

political affairs. IRecognition of the Republic ofChina. Inistruicts to ascertain whiethler the powersare now" willing to grant recognition.

Adoption of national flag. Ineloses copies of notesfrom thle 'Foreign Office quoting anl Exec(utive or-der and In1c losing designs of the flag.

Political affairs. Recognition. 'J'lie Japanese For-eign Office Is giving matter considerat ion.

Loan negotiations. Reports that China borrowed3,000 000 tat-Is from the German finnl of Dieiderich-sen XCo.

Samiesubject. The Acting Mijiister for Foreigii Af-fairs considers complete control nimperat ive In thle

inert of Chnaa well as the wol", In ex-pressed hope that the Government of thle UnitedStates would remain firm.

Political affairs. Recognition. The Germnan For-eign Offce does not believe this Is anl opportunetime for recognition.

Loan negotiations. The Chinese Government has,asked the Baldwin Locomotive Works for a loanof £300,000, it being understood that ('hinfa willbuiylocomiot~ives to that amount. 'Tle local agentdesires to know the attitude of our Governincnt.

Samne'subject. Th~iis Governmiient adhteres to the lb-sition stated In instruction of July 2. The coninpany must use its own discretion.

Political affairs. Recognition. The French For-eign Oflice desiress to consult other powers beforereplying.

Same subject. Recognition. The Rutssian ActingMinister for Foreign Ailairs promised anl early re-ply.

Samle subject. Recognition. The A ustro-Ilunga-nlan Government (lees not feel that thle timle or-the recognition of the Republic has arrived.

Samle subject. Recognition. The French Govern-mient can not consider thle question at this time.

Samnesubject. Rlecogntition. The Russian Govern-ment, thinks It would be prudent to withhold rec-og nition until the Government of the Republic ofChina has been definitely established.

Samle subj~et. Recognition. ]Reports Interviewswith several colleagues on this subject. All ofthem seemed totiktetime inopportune.

Same SUbjet. Reonto.The British ForeignOffIce will 11repysot.

Same subject. eoniin The British Govern-maent does notbleeht recog nit ion would addto the stability of the present administration.

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CIl INA -Continued.

From au(n to who'll.

Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knoxtelegramm i).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun(telegram).

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Knox (tol-egrain).

NMr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox(telegraii),

Date.

1012.Autg. 10

...do....

Aug. 15

Aug. 31

M. dela Rocea to Mr. Knox..- Sept. 4

1l r. Wilson to Mr. Leisima(telegram).

Mfr. Calhoun(telegram).

Mr. Wilson(telegrram).

Sept. 11

to Mr. Knoxl.-..lo.

to Mr. Reid I...do....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Herrick(teokgramn).

Mr. fIeid to Mr. Knox (loe-grain).

Sept. 17

Sept. 19

Mir. Wilson to Mr. Calliomii-. .Sept. 20

Mr. Calhoun to Nr. Knox

(telegramn).

Mir. Wilson to Mr. Calhoui(teegreai).

Mf r Reil d to Mr.

rrain).

Sept. 25

Sept. 26

Knox (tele- ..do.....

M1r. Calhoun to Mr. Knox( telegram).

Sept. 27

NMr. iinmes to Mir. Kuox ...... I Sept. 28

Mr. Wilsom toMr. Bryce .... I Oct.

Mr. r. Calhoun to Mr. Knox

(telegry m).

4

Oet. 6

Subject.

Loan negotiations. It is the opinion of the six. ru1in-isters that if China notifies anly of them of a loanIna(lde iy ono of his nation als, lho con t ako no net ionbecause the loan is not. based Upo11 the conI(litiolnsapproved by his overmuiliceit.

Sno subject. I)opartmlenit n)p)roves, lrovide(l tleother ministers receive sinil ar instructions.Political alTairs. Recognition. 'T'llo Jo paneso (0v-erminent does not consider tho existing Governi-merit organized in sutillclent conformity with therequirements of international law to merit recog-nlition.Samesubject. Recognition. Tho British Mlisterhas presented amemoradmillt o the ChineseOov-ernment stating that. the British Govorimmenit cannot recognize the Repuiblic of China until tlilatter Government ceases to initorfere in altiirs iTibet.

Loan negotiations, Advises that the (Chineso Gov-enmnent liw; granted a concession to a German fir*miproviding an advance of 8,000,00) marks to that0Gvormeiont, and that hlls Govern ment has lodgednmrtest with the German(overamenIt for this)rtaech ofthhe financial agreement. Asks supportof the Americrean Govoniimont.

Samesubject. Advises him of the above an(l ili-ctricts that ho may cooperate wvithl his colleaguesif they are instructed in the same sensel)y ilifolrr-Itg the German(1ovornm ent that this Governl-meelt adheres to the bankers telegram of 'May 15-Jiunie 20.Samesubject. The(Chineso (lovernimient is rel)orte(dto have signed anl agreement for a loan of£ 1(,OO0,(mo)with iBritish banks.

Same subject. Advises him of above telegram ndilexpresses hope that, the British Government willtieter its nationals from making loaiis to ChinaInconsIstent with thepolicy as to which both(ov-einmients arela accord.

Somesubject. Any suggestion tho Chinese Govern-mnit may see fit tomako and which would includeade(quate and reasonable terms of supervisionwontld )oearefully and syinpathetically conisi(lered.

Same subject. TiLoh Foroign O0i1ecc reo rini tiin Iinits Intention to discourage as faras possible thenewBtitish loan.

Political affairs. Recognition. It Is the I)epart-ment's optilllonltat Itw would 1) more ili accord-atncO with established precdeiAnts todefer recogni-tianl until the present Vrovisioial Govenineint Lsroplaced by a permanent one with constitutionalauthority.

loan niiottlatioiis. ThonewI,oinidon symi(icate )aidanamtvance of£500000 ofthe proposed loan of£10,Cc00to to the Chineso Govornment, if theloalis floated it wil absorb all possible rovenn e secuiri-ties and tho soxtuple grolil) will haveno excuse for

its continuanice.Samesubject. The Dopartment ttacthe highest

importance to thet)roa( princi rile ofinternationalcooperation 01(1 concerted action. Theleatio-will se very effort to combat anythitiln temluigto jeopardiac a policy so learly setfort( i to pre-viouisimStructionls.

Same subject,. The British roequepst for theenncel.latiln oftlenewQ loonhas positively beon refused

1)3' Yuan Shil (ill.fSaine sutbjet. Canto-. reports thatn JLos Anigeles

firmhan concluded aloan for ,5 000) 000 withthe(0overneinent iof the Plrovince. T lieAssevbly hasapproved.

Same subject. Owing tohe (lieunbending attitude ofthe groups, whose xmnditiens China declares It cannot accept, the Chinese Governmienit haslorokeaoff the negotiations. The British Government isof the opIinion Ilinst alasteffort, should bemilade to

arrange terms tinder relaxed Conditions.Brne subject. States at length lie attitudeoufttm

Govnm-entofthlie~ UnitledStates toward the loannegotltiations8ftme subject. A Belgian company signed a new

contract tobuild a railway In Knnsiib,whh n thucontract .i ratified the coniipany will pay Chiua6AX10,000 WIS.

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LIST OF PAPE1RS.

CII INA-Contlhniu.

No.j Fromit n(l to w~hom. Date.

1912.Same to saino ........ Oct..22Mr. Knot to

(telegra)il.)Mr. Calhoun IOct. 30

Mr. lryce to 'Mr. Knox .. ..NNov. 2

Mr. MaceEeaghClark.

Mr. W'ilson to(telegrain).

to Speaker I Dec. 2

%fr. Calhoun Dec. 24

Mr. Calihion to Mr. Knox(telegrain).

Dee. 28

Same to seine (telegram) ., .. I)ee. 30

Mr. Knox to Mr. Callioun(telegram).

Dee. 31

SubI)j ct.

Sas1me sulbjct. Theo Chlieses are now hostile to endIla'rma )roken off negotiations with tIle SOXtuplegroep, and tile Proibliltties ere thiat if tho dead-lock continues, ir other coii)elssiois liko tho lHelgianare granted Qa(I If other lo1us like theLIoodoai aroniade, a dissolutiohn of the groups w%,ill resMlt.

Same sulbject. 'rIto japanese. Government hNsSuggested that theo rlereseml4itlives of the grmopsshould comislt with thoir mtinistors to determinewhat terms nre nahsollitely necessary tin'l practiceable for tho reorgaaitnlliti loati; this lha:ll thea provalb of the British (lovernmaeut and the13itish arnd Aminerican gron Ps.

Same subject. Advises thliat thIe(' powers have con-curred In the Jaminese 'propoTsal anItd the British,French, an(d Russian ministers and thle grollp)shave been Ilstruct ed accordingly.

OpiumConforcnco Trnasrmits letter of the Secre-t.ry ofState submitting an estimate of appropri-tion of 325,)W) to enable this (Governmoent to conI-tinue Its efforts to imitigato the opium, morphiol,and other allied drug evils.

Indemnity playiments. Thoe Chinese Governmenthas requtiested the postpo)noilelit for one vear ofsettlement of indemni ity payments (dluo fromNovenmber, 1911, to D)ecembher, 1912. If I lie nils-ters of other powers receive sinil-Ir instructionsthis G(vernmient Is (lispose(l to grant tho requtiest.

Same subject. 'Tlhe (Germanim, Japanese, andt Miter-ican Ministers are nuthorlized to consent to thepostponement; the Frenhc coii(litioiyllal; the ltits-slan refuses; afnd the British Minister hais no1 in-structions.

Saine subject. The (lrman and( Dutch 'Ministerssliggest thart consent to extension ho given if Hlla-jority of ministers agree.

Samosubject. If a majority of tlh ministers consentt7) tho oxteiLsion, it is uinlik-el tlint this Goovernt-rnent will demualn iinicdiato paiyumen t.

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1912.37 Mr. Du Oiis to Mtr. Knox... Apr. 21) Claim of Gonzalo RammRiz v. The United Stntes. 22-5

Rlecomnmends piaymilent of claimii.S1 Mr. lharrison to A'.r. Knox. . July 31 Amessnge of the .'residetit. Transmits Copie-s of Presi- 22.5

(lential inessage to Congress.Mr. Wilson to Mr. Du Bois Aug. 28 Claim of Gonzalt R{amos Ruiiz. . Tlhe United Stales. 2201

(telegraun). Instructs him to draw on Secretary of State in set-tlcinent of Ruiz claini.

COSTA 111CA.

Mr. Calvo to Mr. Wilson ....

Mtr. Wilson to Mr. Lawg-hmornie.Mr. I Malghornie to Mr. Wilson

Same to sanie ........I..

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I'Presidlelt Jiini6nlczdent Taft.

1912.Feb. 141

Feb. 21

Feb. 26

A1ar. 7... i........ hl'l A Ito resl-, May 20

I'rosident T4ft to PresidentJiaa116 ez.

June 6

July 10

Visit of tile Seeretarv of State to Costa Rica. As.silres lhim thwat hle will be wveleone:l by the (;overin-monlit and peol)le of Vo.4a Wlla.

Same subject. I iforins hini of the ptirpose of Mr.Knox's visit.

Samelo subject. State-s Cota Rican Governmeit hasmna'e elaborate p)reparatiomi for reception of Mr.Knox.

Same subject. Makes general report of 'Mr. Knox'svisit and inelo.es cli ppings, giving tile speech ofPresident Jitnm6ez, together with thLo reply of tMr.Knox.

Message of Preident. Extract.....................Visit of the secretaryy of State to Costna Iica. Ex-

presse Costa Rici's ap1reciation of Mr. Kitox'svisit.

Natiurlizat ion Convention between the Unite(lStates and Costan Rie. rext.

Visit of tho Secretarv of Stato to Costa Rica. As-suires him the (iovernmont and p)ooplo of thellnited States appreciate the friendly spirit slhowtoward the United States by tho cordial receptionof Mr. Knox.

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LIST OF PAPERS.

CUBA.

No. From and to whon'. Date. Subject.rage.

941 Mr. Jackson to Mr. Knox....

347|

Mr. Knox to or. Jackson.. .

1181

1911.June 19

June 27

.fr. Gibson to Mr. Knox .... I Nov. 10

11 K1 Same to same ............ I Nov. 13

11981 Same to same............ I Nov. 16

12071 Same to same ...............I

12251 Same tosamne ..............I

1233! Same to same..........Same to same (telegram) ....I

Same to same (telegram)....I12551 Same to same ...............I

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86

Mr. Bpeaupr to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Same to same (telegram) ....I

Mr. Knox to(telegram).

Mr. Bcauprd

Mr. Ienauprd to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Beauprd(telegram).

Mr. lBeaupr6 to Mr. Knox...

Nov. 21

Dec. 1

Dec. 4

Dec. 8

Dec. 14

Dec. 16

1912.Jan. 11

Jan. 15

Jan. 16

Jan. 17

._.do....

Jan. 20

Same to same (telegram)....| Jan. 23

Same to same...... .. I Jan. 26

Same to same............... Jan. 30

Raising of.thfe wreck of theu. . fi. Maine. In viewof tho progress made in the Work th* president ofCuba has issued alnorder premcribing honors to be\ po4 ,to the; remains of American salfors.Sume subJ~:. Tnrtruets0to: conveyjto the Govern-mol of C'lba the thanks' o this Gbovernment fortho demonstration of it~ssympathy.

Agltation of Cuban veterans, Reports that variousasaications of veterans of the wars for independ-enare carrying on a systematic campal g to force

the national an local authorlrles to dismiss Iromthe 'public service all "guerrllleros," Cubans whobore arms for the Spaih ca use.

Samesubject: Repori that: 4blll was introduced Inthe Senate'to amend the civl-service law so as toexclude from-publlc office all persons who foughtagainst Cibau independence.

Sale subject. President a inezannd the leaders ofthe veterans' associations have agreed to refer thematter. toa commni.ssion''ofarbitration.

Samesubject. The Government has complied withthe original demands of the veterans by an agree-ment to suspend all "guerrilleros" who are pro-tected by the civil-service law until they can be(ismissed by an amended law.

Same subject. The bill passed by the Senate toamend the civil-service law is meeting oppositionin the House and the situation is becoming moreserious.

Samesubject. A bill has been Introduced in theHouse to repealing its entirety thecivil-service law.

Same subject. The veterans now demand the dis-illssal of "1; traitors" from the judiciary and elect-

ive offices as well as from the civil service.Same subject. The bill to suspend the civil-service

law has been passed by both Houses.Same subject. The suspension act as amended and

sanctioned by the President not only affects thecivil service but the judiciary and military as well.States regulations prescribed to execute the law.

Samesubject. The House passed a resolution accus-ing officers of the Army and Rural Guard of per-nicfous activity. The newspapers regard the situtnation ascritical.

Same subject. The President issued a decree for-bidding officers of the Army and Rural Gliard topeartlicpate in politics and to attend meetings ofVeterans' associations whose leaders are makingthreatening speeches.

Same subjec t. Instructs hlm-to inform the Presi-dent of Cuba that the President of the UnitedStates looks to the President and Government ofCuba to prevent a threatened situation whichwould compel the Government of the Unitedstates to consider what measures it must take inpursuance of its relations to Cuba.

Samesubject. ThePresident desires to be inforinedwhether the Departmnent means tbat the newcivil-service law amendments must beimmediately re-pealed.

Same subject. The retroactive measures were notcontemplated in department's telegram of thel6th Instant, and the paragraph is too clear to re-qluire any interpretation.Same subject. Incloses an agreement arrived at be-tween the President and the Association of Vet-erans which, It is believed will set tle the trouble.

Enlargement of the United ?Atates Naval Station atGuantAnamo. The matter Is now before the Sen-ate and It Is expected that the act will be signed ina few days.

Negro uprsisng. Reports that Evarlsto F~stenot theleader of the "Independent Colored P'artvl' ofCuba, called at the Legation and stated that It wasthe Intention of the party to send a delegation toWashington to lay their grievances before Presi-dent Taft.

Arbitration of Cuban insurrectionary claims. Re-ports that the question is apparently receiving se-rious attenUton from the Cuban Govarnent..

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From and to whom.

Same to same...............

I5 I Salme to same I

Same to Samlle..............

Mr. Stimson to Mr. Knox. ..

Mr. B3eauprd to Mr. Knox...

Mr. Rivero to Mr. Knox.....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. 1Beauprd. .

Mr. Beauprd to Mr. Knox...

Date.1

1912.Jsan. 30

Feb. 2

Feb. 7

Feb. 10

Feb. 12

Feb. 15

Feb. 17

Feb. 19

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Beaupr6. .| Feb. 22

Mr. Beauprd to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Wison to Mr. Beaupr6(telegram).

Mr. Beauprd to Mr. Knox...

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Beauprd(telegram).

Mr. Bseaupr6 to Mr. Knox.. .

Mr. Wi~son to Mr. Bcaiiprd(telegram).

Mr. 11cauprd to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Same to same...............

Same to same...............

182 1 Same to same.............-.I

Same to same (telegram) ....

CO I Mr. Wilson to Mr. Beauprd..

20'3 Mr. l3eaupr6 to Mr. Knox...

Same to same (telegram) ....

Same to same (telegram) ....

Feb. 26

... do.....

Feb. 27

Mar. 2

Mar. 5

Mar. 9

Mar. 11

Mar. 20

Mar. 23

Mar. 27

Apr. 2

Apr. 6

Apr. 17

May 4

May 20

Same to same (telegram) .... .| May 21

Same to same (telegram) ... I fay 23

Subject.

Samesubect, Reports that he has been approachedby the 11ritish, French, and (lerman Ministerswith the request that he support them in their re-gnest for srbitration.

Naval station at Guantdnamo. Incloses a copy ofbis note to the Foreign Office urging a definite andfinal decision.

Same subject. Incloses a copy of a draft conven-tloli submitted by'the Sezretarv of State of Cuba.

Raisl g of thie U. S.S. MAfine. 11eqluests to informthe President of Cilba that one of the turrets of theMaine will be delivered to Cuba for memorial pur-poses.

Arbitratloh of Ciuban claims. Incloses extendedcorrespop(lence with the Cuban Secretary of Stateon the question whether Cuba should acceode tothe demand of the three powers for arbitration.

Visit of Secrotary of State Knox to Cuba. Acknowl-edges receipt of announcement of and gives asstur-ance that the Secretary will receive a cordial wel-come.

Raising of the U. S. S. Maine. Instructs to conveythe above information to the Government of Cutbl)a.

Nepro uprising. A committee headed l)y EvaristoottheIndepetifnt Colored Party, called

on the President to induce him to use his Influencefor the repeal of the Moria law, which forbids theorganization of negroes iito a political party. Therequest was refused.

Raising of the U. S. S. Maine. Advises him of theceremonies to be held in connection with the re-moval of the Maine from the harbor of Ilabana andits sinking In doop water outside of the harbor.

Saiuesubje't. Program of the exercises in Habana.

Same subject. General Bixby, Chief of Engineers,will officially receive the remains of the Maine.

Negro uprising. Estenoz is a troublesome negro agi-tator and may In the present unsettled politicalsitutialon be capable of precipitating trouble of aserious nature.

Raising of the U. S. S. Maine. The Navy Depart-ment would prefer to receive the remains takenfrom the Maine on the wharf in Habana.

Arbitration of Cuban claims. Iuloses a copy of apersonal note with enclosure Informing him of tilemore recent developments of the negotiations withtherepresentatives of the three powers.

Vlsit of Secretary Knox to Cuba. (lives personnelof the Secretary's party.

Raising of the 1P. 9. S.MAfainc. The arrangementsfor the reception of the remains will be modified asreqiuested.

Sanio subjoAt. Incloses newspaper comment con-Cerning the wreck of the Maine and the honors tothoe vltimIs.

Negro uprising. Tncloses a copy of a telegram re-ceived from the Independent ,olored Party, pro-testing against the action of the Cuban Govern-ment in breaking up a meeting at Cnrces.

Raising of the U. S. S. Maine. Incloses copy of anote from the Secretary of State of Cuba, express-ing gratituide for the presentation of one of the tur-rets of the Maine.

Samesubject. Quotes the part of the President'smessage to Con ress relating to the Maine.

Arbitration of to iKanDl 1lalifs. Incloses a letterfrom President Taft stAting that the statement ofthe Secretary of State of Cula as to his conversationwith President Taft Is correct.

Visit of Secretary Knox to Cuba.. Reports on thevisit, Inelosing copies of the addresses ma(ie.

Negro utrlslng, Reportstliat ia strike was inauigu-rated by the stevedores of Ilahana.

Same subject. Reports the arrest of a number ofnegroes In Santiago, Santa Clara, and I'lnar (1elRio for an alleged revolutionary plot. F-stenoz,with a number of other suspects, have disappeared.

Same subject. Reports conflicts between ruralguards and small ban ds of negroes at variouspoints, governmentt sending out troops.

Same subject. }'reksi(ient fears -owill not )be ahlc tostation on all foreign properties sulldoeut forces toguarantee absolute protecUon.

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LIST OF PAPERS.CUI3A-Contnued.

lron1 and(1 to WhOm.Mr. Kno to l

Nfr'. KnIox to)(tIolegra mul).

Mfr. llealm]rt.

Mr. leaul-irdI

to Mr. Knox

ISaneIo snmet) .Nir. Rsnox to Mr.

(tolegriini).

D)atc.

1912.May 23

May 24..pr I Ma y......nlrIay 25

President .6nmez to Presl-dlent Tafnt. (tvkigrani).

President Taft to PresidentGOnmez (tclel,,grai).

Presid30nt; (nimez to Prest- .dent 'lTft (telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Iontipr6(telegram).

Sameo to same (telegram)....

Mr. leauprzi(tolegramn).

May 26

May 27

.do.....

May 28

May 29

to Mr. Knox I. .Ao..

Same to same (telegram) ....

Same to sante (telegram)....

Mr. lZnox to Mr. ecaupr6(telegram).

.-do.....

May 30

Juno 1

Same to same (telegram)....J...do.....

Xr. IleanprO(telegram).

to Mr. Knox I. .do.....

Saine to sameo (telegram)... ...! June

Sarne to sani6 (tloegrani).. .,| June

2

3

Sanie to same (telegram). do.

Sanne to same............... I June

Same to saune (tologram).... June 5

Subject.

Snamn subject. In order to accordl protection toA mericaln ieOrests IIn the vicinity of tlio navalstation at (iJmantname several Armerican vesselswithl narifles will 1)e sent to that station.

Same 9111hject. No agroeeiient in stevedoro xtriko,and there bfs strong prohbability of a general strikerinliabann another cities. Siggests advisability

of hav'in hnaval vessels andl a force of inarines inreadiness In event of troul)le,

Samesiblect. (lives a r5sumit of the situationSamesub eet. The U. .13 S. Njebraska will arrvlva at

lHabana on tDo 20lth,.and n guinboat will bo sent toNipe Bay. Instructs to informn tein Culbain (Cov-einment that it the evOeNt of inability or failure ofthat (o"vernumentt to protect American intereststhis Governmeoit wilff land forces to accor(l thenecessary p'Oteectioi.

Samesubject. Itecounlts the measuires taken bv theCuban Governiient .to siuprliess the disorders andprotests aganilst tlie meastrres cont eralalt ed b)y time.Government of tlio Uuitted ISttates.

Same subject. Expresses gratificalion to learn ofthe energetic measures taken by the GlovernmentoftOuba lo suil)press the (distuirhances. Thls (lov-errrment took the p)recautionary xieasuros to pro-

.tect American interests and to give mnornl supportto the Cuban Government. It Is not an inter-venlOtio.

Same sIubject. States that he is gratified to learnthat the Governmont of the United States willmiorallv support the Government of Cuban withoutlanding marines on Cuban territory unless bothGovernments agree upon sucelh necessity.

Same subject. Americans in Orlento lhtave appliedto this Goveriunment for protecdAbl. Iilstiucts tomake representntionis to the Cubaifi Governmentald to reserve rights of reclamationi tar damages.

Same suiblect. Instructs to explain to President06mez thlat this Governilnt does not und(rtaketo consuldttho Cuban Government if a crisis arisesrequiring the temporary landing of forces inI Cuibaon the broad J)rincipie of international practice.

Sarne subject. Incloses a copy of an order fromEstenoz to hils lieutenants direeting themt todestroy property of Americans if tho Morna law Is,not repeoaled b)y June 1, andl thereafter to kill whitemuen irrespective of nationality.

Same subject. IPresident G(dnez recognizes ourTights under the conditions name(l.

Sirme subject. Strong represenitationis were madefar the protecttion of thie Spanish-American IronCo. and promises were givenl that protection willbe accorded.

Samesubject. Qtuotes instruction sent to AmnericaIconrsidlin Cuba concerning lprotect ion offAnaericaninterests.

Sameo subject. Inistructs to directt Amelean conllS-lar officers to report to the Legation and the De-partmentt twice a week- movement of Cuban an(lrevolutionary forces In their districts; also in-structs to endeavor to blave Cuban guards placedon Amemican-propertles.

Same sul)ject.. Reports.persistent ruimors of a Con-certedf negro lul)rising in Ilibana. President06mOz states that he hns no knowledge of suichljlan and that lh ho ls anmplo forces to put down anymovement.

Same subject. From apparently reliable informa-tion it is evillent that negroes liave bought, largequautities of arias anid many negroes have left tlhee3tv.

Samosubject. Reports that La Muyna, a town of4,000 inhabit ants, wvas counlpletely destroved 1)byinsurgent .U The town Was defienled by seen

.rurales.Sane subject. In a message to Congress the Presi-

dent asked for authority to suslien(l constitutionalguarantiek.

Samresublect. Reportsat length on thesituation..Sacie subjet. Tl'he Cubani Goveornment themolugbly

understands that the (lovernieont of the UnlitodStates reserves time right to land troops in Cuba.ALI Ipossible facilities anld coolraluon will beextended tothem. A.k-s thlat anly rel)elscal)tuire(dby Amerivan troops be delivered toCubun officials.

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CUIIA--Continued.

Un0t From and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.

Saome to same (telegram)...

Mr. Klinox to(telegram).

1912.June

Mr. Tscaupr6 I.. .do.....

7\fr. Ieaulprm to Mr. Knox... I June

Same to same (telegram) ... . June

6

7

SSamoto same telegramm) .....do.....

Mr., Sanguily to Mr. Deauprk! June 8

Mr. Boea'ruprd to Air. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Beaupr6(telegram).

Same to samne (telegram) .

Nr. Beaupr6(telegram).

June 9

.do....June 10

to Mr. Knox Il.-- do.....

Same to same ...............I June 11

Same to same telegramm).. ..* June 12

Mr. Ferrara to Mr. Kuox....l June 13

Mr. TInes to Mr. Knox ...... do.....

Mfr. 13eauprd to M~r. Knox(telegram).

Same to same (telegram) ... ..do.....

48 MMr. Knox to Mr. Rivero ........ do.

Mr. Knox to(telegram).

Mr. Blenupr6 June 14

Same to same (telegrarm)....I...do.....

Mr. Knox to Mr. Ferrara....

Mr. Knox to Mr. lines......

June 15

June 20

Mr. Wilson to Mr. l3eaupr6_..1 June 24

Mr. Iloladay to AMr. Knox(telegram).

Jimne 28

Same subject. The ProsiAdent was anuthorized tosuspeiid constitutional guaranlies in Vriente l'rov-

ince..Sam11e subject. ONwing to the failure of Cuiba to nf-

ford. adequate protection to AmericaniinterestsMarines have beenl landed at (:itautitalnino. In-structs to imi)ress upon tile Presi(dent thal. n Coll-tinued failure on the part of his C'Government to)rote~elife andl property will len1 to intervention

tilie Unitesd States.Same subjeet.. Makes observations on the serious

condition in Cuba1I1, especially In Oriente Province.Samne subjet t. Thoe l'resi(dent Iss51ed1 a manifesto

calling for volimnters "to combat thlo 1)resentmovemellt against civilization."

SnmosubJoct.. 'rhe Speaker ofi tlie lolso f lepre.seltltiates left to-dav for Wnshinmtcn. le Is re-ported to havea gon1e there for tile purpose of oh-tailing additional assistance in protecting prop-erty.

Same subject. Reviews the en(deavors of the yov-ernmen t of Cuba to suppress tie insurretion landintimates that thel Initervention which hlas beenInitiated and Is being, prepnred by the (0overn-ment of the Unite(l States is in no sonse justified.

Same subject. Disorders In labana haveassumedcharacter of rnce war. {roat i)prehenlion is felt.Recommon(ls the sending of a war vessel.

Same subject. Two war vessels will ho ordered toHlabana Imme(lintoly'.Same subject. Mr. ierrara called at the Depart-ment and stated that the reports to this Govorn-mentas to tihesittiation in Ciula hlad hen greativexaggerated. . AMinister Itivoro urges t1erecall ofthe war vessels from linabana.

Samesubject. .States that liC is convinced tlat thereIs no reason for tle withdrawal of the war vesselsfrom Hlabana.

Same subject. Full report on the disorder in Ifa-bana.

Samne suIbject.. Tho American Consul at Santingotelegraphs that the Goverrmeent has issued an or-der offering amnesty to the Insurgents who sur-render before June 22.

Saine subject. Sluggest.s, that the American Nf inisterin Cubla issue ( arations defining the attitude ofthe Government of the United States toward Cuba,which declarations would greatly tend to allay thleunrest. there.

Same subject. Requests l)rotect ion of British sub-jects by American forces in the disturbed area inCuba.

Sanmo subject. Wholesale arrests of negroes in Ha-bana continue. Although the Governient mnain-talis that the rest of thle country is (Iniet, negroesare conspiring ia various parts wvIthout. initerfer-ence from the authorities.

Same subject. The Cuban Secretory of Stnte hasgivon to the press a telegram from Ferrara saying

'ships ordered wvithidrrawn."Same subject. Replies to his request for the with-

dranwrl of the American, Warships froni hlabanathat, in view of the information before It. the (l-overnment of tho UnItedl States does not feel lustifledIn chanIing its navald ispositions.

Samesubject. Instructs to give publicity to quotedstatementt (defining tile attitude of thie Govern-moet of the United States toward Cuba.

Samesubject. Instnrctis to lring to tl attention ofthle Foreign Offlee the request for protection of theErsperdnza San Mfiguel Singar Mills, Sn,;balish nirm.

Samosubject. Ilelosesa copyof the elegrami to Sr.Beauprd of June 14.

Samesubject. I nformns him that lils reulilest for l)ro-tection of li3ritish subjects in Cuiba has l)een com-municated to the Secretary of the Navy.

Arbitration of Cuban claims. Immcloses a menm-randum of a conversation between the Secrelarvof State and the F'rnchi Ambassador o01 this sul;-ject.

Negro uprrisilg. Ile)orts that tle rel)el leaderEstenoz wns killed in battle at Micara.

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LIST OF PAPERS.

CUBA-Continued.

No. From an(1 to whom. Date. Subject. TPage._ . _ _~~~~~91 . _ v-- ._.--_ -- _ .. _ _ _

Mr. Knox to Mr. Beaupr6(telegraun).

Mr. 13eaupr6 to Mr. Knox...I

Same to same.............

Same to saine..............

Same to sarno..............

Mr. Knox to Mr. Beatipird(telesramn).

Mr. lleauprd to Mr. Knox. ..

Sameto same (telegnlnm)....

Same to same..............

Mr. Adee to Mr. Beauiprd(telegram).

Mr. lBeauprM to Mr. Knox. ..

Mr. Innes to Mr. Knox......Mr. Beauprd to Mr. Knox...

Mr. Knox to Mr. Glbson....

390 Mr. Glbson to Mr. Knox...]

Same to same......... .

Same to same (telegram) ....

Mr. 'Wilson to Mr. Rivero..

,Mr. Wilson to Mr. Gibson(telegram).

1912.June 29

July 1

July 2

July 5

July 12

July 17

July 18

July 19

July 20

...do .....

July 22

, ..do.....

July 25

Aug. 15

Aug. 21

Aug. 27

Aug. 27

Aug. 28

...do.....

Mr. Gibson to Mr. Knox. .- .1 Aug. 29

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Gibson(telegram).

Mr. Rivero to Mr. Wilson. ..

Mr. Gihson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Rivero to Mr. Knox.....

Mr. Gibson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Aug. 30

Aug. 31

Sept. I

Sept. 2

Sept. 3

Samesubject. Advises him that the large war ves-sels have been ordered north from Hlubana and(lunntAnamro. - 1

Arbitrutibn of Cuban claims. Inclosas a copy of hisnote to the Forelgn Office,itransmitting substanceof l)eDartment1s memorandum of June 24, 1912.

Negroup~risinlg. Reports that the situation has im-proi to amsnarked degree.

7apata swanip :coacession. Reports that a conces-slotor the reclamation ot the Clhnaga de Zapatahas been grated, which seems to require thiatan emphatic protest be made by the Governmentof the United States.

Arbitration of Cuban claims. Incloses a copy of anote from the Cuban Secretary of State replying tohis note based upon Department's memorandumof Juine 24

Zapata swamp co ncession. Instructs to inform theGovernment of Cuba that the Government of thoUnited States is impelled to express its emphaticdisapproval of the concession.

Same subject. Inlodses copy of his note to thePresident based on above telegram.

Same subject. Incloses long note from PresidentG(lmez replying to his note based on D)epartment'stelegram of the 1 .th Inst. D.

Samesubject. Takes exception to the statement inPresident (6mez's notet at frequent "Contradic-tory advIce" Is sent through the legation.

Same subject. Instructs him to inform President016mez that this Government,pending the an-nouncement of Its determination and purpose, ismaking full reservations in the premises.

Samesubject. Incloses correspondence with P'resl-dent (10imei.

Negro uprising. Offers thanks for protection ac-corded to lBritish Interest s In Cuba.

Zapata swamp concession. Reports that a bill wasintroduced in the' Senate with ai view to preventingfurther granting of State lands and other commonproperty. States provisions of the bill.

Same subject. Instructs to transmit to PresIdentG6mezthe reply of the United States to the conten-tions of the Cuban Government.

same subject. Reports that ho has,(l(l ressed a noteto President Oomez in the language desired by theDepartment.

Samesubject. Inclosesanote trom Presd(lent(6omez,acceding to the InterpretatIons of the AmericanOlovornment, and stating that the objectionableconcession has been repealed.

Assault upon the American Charg6 d'Affaires. Re-ports that he was assaulted while entering a hotelby a reporter of La Prensa, who was immediatelyarrested

Samesubject. The Department expects'the CubanGovernment to take prompt and energetic meas-ures adequately to punish the efTender.

Same subject. -The Department has requested theCuban Legation to take prompt measures to pun-ish the offender.

Same subject. Gives full account of the affair andreports upon the apparent indifference of the Cu-ban authorities. Requests authority for himselfand the Second Secretary of Legation to testify inthe case.

Samesubject. The Department has impressed uponthe Cuban Minister that this GovernftneiTxpectsCuba to realize Its duties and promptly and ade-quately deal with the situation.

Samesbjeet. Expresses regret at the occurrenceand confidence that the courts of Cuba will dealwith the offender to the (till extent of the law.

Samesubject. Reports that the President of Cubahas sent a telegram to President Taft which ut-terly falls to cover the needs of the case.

Same subject. Incloses copy of a telegram fromPresident Odmez to President Taft expressing re-gr(t.

San-, subject. The Cuban Secretary of State hase ated a general feeling of apprehension bystating tbat the situation was very serious.

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CUBA-Continued.

From and to whom.

President Taft to President(Gdmez.

Mr. Gibson(telegram).

Date.

1912.Sept. 4

to Mr. Knox Sept. 6

138 I Mr. Wilson to Mr. GIbson... I Sept. 16

Mr. (lbson to Mr. Knox.... ISept. 20

Same to same (telegram) ....I Sept. 23

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Gibson(telegnim).

Mr. Gibson to Mr. Knox....

450 same to same...............

Same to same (telegram)....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Gibson(telegram).

Sept. 25

Sept. 26

Oct. 1

Oct. 8

Oct. 12

163 Mr. Knox to Mr. Beaupr6... I Oct. 21

Mr. Beauprd to Mr. Knox...

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Rodgers..

Oct. 23

Oct. 24

Mr. Knox to Mr. Beauprd ... I Oct. 28

Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Knox...

Same to same..............

Mr. Knox to Mr. B3eaupr6...

Oct. 30

Nov. 2

Nov. 15

674 MMr. Rodgers to Mr. Knox. .. Nov. 20

170 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Beaupr6...Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Knox...

2au Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox.....

Mr. Beauprd to Mr. Knox ...

Mr. Champion to Mr. Hart(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Champion(telegram).

Nov. 21

Nov. 23

Dec. 20

Dec. 27

Dec. 28

Dec. 30

SubJct.

same subject, Acknowledges telegram of President(l6mez expressing condemnation of the assault andof the vicious attacks by the press upon the Amerl-can Legation. Expresses regret tCht the asiur-ances of redress did not come before It became nec-essary to make representations to the Cuban (ov-emnent.

Samesubject. The newspapers have been asked bythe Cuban Secretary of[State to cease their cam-paign oftabae afnd the better clss of papers are

necoming more friendly.Arbiltration ofCb cl~aliams. IInstructs him to ad-

vise the (Cuhan Foreign Office that it Is the con-vlctlom of thls'Go&ernment that the fundamentalquestioll as towthe insurrectionary claims shouldbe submitted to arbitration

Zapata swaamn concession. Incloses copy of a letterfrom Isaac K. Champion, an American contractorwho is interested in the company which seeks theconcession. The coin p any Is willing to waive allforestry rights andf make the grant more specific.

Assault upon the American Charg6 d'AIfaires. I1e-quests authority to reply to written interrogatoriesfrom the Audilencia.

Samesubject. Authority granted..................

Arbitration of Cuban claims. The Cuian: Secretaryof State gives his reasons why Cuba could not atpresent arrange the questIon for arbitration.

Zapata swamp concession. Inclose$ various com-municatlons favoring the granting of the concession.

Assault upon the American Chargc d'Affaires. Re-ports that Maza was sentence d to two years andsix months imprisonment.

Samesubject. Mr. Gibson will not be transferred toBrussels, as had been intended, but will remain inHabana.

Arbitration of Cuban claims. Instructs to alvisethe Cubani Secretary of State that It would bo tin-wise to make.0pubhc the expression of this Cov-ernment on th&s subject at this time.

Naval station at GuantAnamo. Incloses final textof the proposed convention.

Zapata swaimp concession. Instructs to make athorough investigation of the various Issuesinvolved in this matter.

Same subject. Informs him that the AmericanConsul generall at Habana has been instructed tomake an investigation of the case and to report tothe Department.

Samesubject. It will prol)ably be necessary for himto go to the Zapata swamp region or the swampitself, which implies tine as the district is prwcT -cally inaccessible except during the dry season.

Same subject. Expects to leave for the swamp, incompany with Mr. Champion, In the near future.

Naval station at GuantAnamo. Incloses a copy of aletter from the Secretary of the Navy approvingthe final text of the proposed convention.

Zapata concession. Reports that Mr. Champion'sstatements as to the character of the area Includedin the concession, the timber thereon, etc., arealmost exact. 'rTho oponing of the district to culti-vation would be of groat benefit.

Naval station at GuantAnaimo. Incloses full powersto sign the convention.

Zapata swamp concession. Adds to his report thatthe land as at present is absolutely worthless andcan not be recliamed unless a very large amountof money Is spent

Arbitration of Cuban claims. Incloses a copy of ajoint note and agreement sent by the representa-tives of Germany, France and Great Britain tothe (lovernMent o(Cuba relating to the arb)itrationof their claims against Cuba.

Naval station at GuantAnamo. Incloses the con-vention signed by himself and the Secretary ofState of Cuba.

Zapata swamp concession. Asks when he canexpect a decision.

Same subject. Department expects to have a con-ference with Consul General Rodgers soon and willthen make Its decision.

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Mr. iilles to Mr. Knox.....

Mr. Knox to Mr. Hilles.....Mr. Brun to Mr. Knox.....

Date.

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Jan. 24

Jan. 27

Mr. Brun to Mr. Knox 2

Mr. Knox to Mr. Brun.:: -:Feb. 7

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Egan.....

Mr. Brun to Mr. Knox......

Mr. Knox to Mr. Brann.....

Mr. Denison' to Mr. Knox...

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Count Moltke to Mr. Knhox.1...do.....

Mr. Wilson to Count Moltke.I.. .do.....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Egan jdo....(telegram).

King Christian to the Presi-(lent (telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Richard-son (telegram).

Mr. "ox to Mr. Brum......

The President to Mr. Egan..

Count Moltke to Mr. Knox-.

Mr. Knox to Count Moltke..

Mr. Egan to Mr. Knox......

Mr. Harr to Mr. Knox.......I

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May 21

June 12

July 8

July 9

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Mr. Brun to Mr.

Mr. Knox to Mr.

Knox .... .Oct. 24

Nov. 20

Subject.

Preentation of a park. American citizens of Danishdescent have purchased a tract In Jutland to pre-sent as a park to l)enmark; rex uests ophillon as tocertain (letalls of participation in dedicationexercises. ;

Swne.esubject. Assents to the suggested details ofparticipation in the dedication.

Ixiheritaince tax. Thle Iowa State Treasurer claimstlhe right to Impose on a nonresident alien heir atax in addition to that imposed on other heirs,according to the lowastatute, whereas art. 7of thecommercial treaty between' i)euniark and thleUnited States waives such a tax upon nonresidentDlanih" heirs. The -State 'l'reasurer claims that

t. 7 does net aply. The D Wnish Minister pro-tests, witlhstatemeut of bases of protest.

Sme subJect. Further Inteipretation of art. 7......Sallme subject. Acknowledges Mr. Brun's memo-

randum of Jan. 27. Is receiving attentive con-sideration.

Presentation of a park. The President accepts thehonorary presidency of the dedication ceremonies.

Inheritan6e tax. Refers to the previous memo-randra and renews the protest of Jan. 27.

samse subject. Acknowledges receipt of -memoran-dum of A r. 17. The case is receiving attentiveconsideration.

Samesubject. The Assistant Attorney General in-closes a letter from the U. 'S. Attorney for theNorthern Distrint of Iowa, reporting the status ofthe intervening petition filed by hin in the ease.

Same subject. Refers to Mr. Brun's Apr. 17; theDepartment of Justive is endeavoring to obtainfor the non-resident Danish heir the desiredreimbursement. _ x A

Accession of Klug Christian . Anrounchig thedeath of King Frederik VIII.

Same subject. The President has sent a message ofsymupalhy to King Christian X.

Samne subject. Instruction to express the sympathyof the Secretary of State to the Minister for For-eig, Affairs.

Same subject. Expression of gratitude for thePresident's sympathy.

Samesubject. Credentials as Special Envoy for thefuneral services.

Inheritance tux. teplies fUrther to hr. :3run's Apr,17. The noniresildent Danish heir having paidtlleedisputed tax and signed a receipt In full, and theestate haviIng been closed, the Attoriney'Oeneralbelieves the heir stopped, but if desired the 1)e-)aetiimet of Justice wiflassist in eqilty proeeedinigs.

Presentation of a park. Request to convey hisgreetings to king Christian and the Danish nation.

AecesFlon of 'Christian X. Transmits letter to thePresident fromn King Christian, dated June 21, an-nouncing his succession to the throne.

Samne subject. Acknowledges receipt of the King'sletter to the President.

Presentation of a park. Description of the dedica-tiou ceremonies.

Inheritance tax. 'I'ho Assistant Attorney Generalinlolses letter from U. S. Attorney I' vlie for theNorthern District of Iowa, lnclosing tihe finding'sof the Iowa court, holding against the ap'licatlinof art. 7 of the treaty; 'Mr. Faville Suggests appeal;also inclosed Is a later letter from Mr. Favilleconcening an analogous case, in vlow of which hewithholdsitnstitution of proceedings. Mr. ilurrbelieves the Government can not secure legalstanding in thle case.

Accession of Christian X. Incloses letter from thePresident to the King, acknowledging Hlis Maj-estv's letter of Juno 21.

Ilhoritance tax. Refers to Mr. K:no's 1eb. 7. Thecase will be appealed to the Supreme Court of Iowa.Mr. Brun deslres to know whether an appeal to thleSupreme Colurt of the United States would lie Ifthe Iowa court's decision be adverse.

Same subject. 'Refers to Mr. BIrun's Oct. .2. TheDepartment of Justice ls inclinued to believe thatan apenl would be possible to the Supreme Courtof the JUn~it State.,

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No. From and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.

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olo.se a letter from Mr. Faville, who believes the(Uovornnieit ean not obtain standing on its ownpetition of intervention unless the heir also appeal,in which case Mr. F'aville will joiit for the Govern-ment as Intervenor.

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'Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to -Mr. Furnis(telegram).

-Mr. R--tmssell. to Mr. Knox

Same to same (telegram) ...I.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Furniss(telegram).

Mr. Knox to(telegram).

1912.Jan. 8

Jan. 16

Jan.

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Jan. 23

Mr. Russell I...do.....

Same to same (telegram) ....

Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Jan. 26Jan. 27

Same to same (telegram).... Feb. 8Mr. Furniss to Mir. Knox ..do.

Mr. Peynado to Mr. Wilson..1 Feb. 15

Mr. Russell to MT. Knex ....1 Fob. 24

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Furniss(telegram).

Same to same (telegram)....1

Mr. P'eynado to Mr. Wilson..

Mr. Russell to Mr. Wilson...

Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Sameto same telegrami) ....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Peynado..

Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to(telegram).

Mdr. Wilson to(telegram).

Mar. I

...do....

Mar. 4

Mar.

...do..

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Mar. 7

Mar. 8

Mr. Jaokson ...do.....

Mr. Furntss ...do.....

Mr. IF'urniss to Mr. Knox(tolegrmm).

Mar, 9

Same to same (telega) .... I Mar. 11

Political afairs, President of Halti has ordered an.-thortltesto resist entry of Dominican revoliltioni.sts

Arbitration 61boundary dispute. Ilt Isgratifying tolearn of Haitian Government's action against revo-lutlolnsts and that it Is willing to broaden t he )ow-ers otthe boundary plenipotentiary.

Political affairs. -Isinformed that Iataiin authori-ties have sent arms to Desiderlo AArfas.

Arbitration. Mr. Peynado, the 'Minister to tleUnited States, will arrive with full general powersto sign a boundary protocol to be submitted toplebiscite.

Political allairs. Investigate report received fromMr. -Russell concerning Arias. If true, make pro-test to-Haitlan Uovernment.

Same subject. IfIreport is confirmed, send messen-ger to Arias and 'Toribio to urge them to cease revo-lutionary activity and Iarn them not to expectrecognitan l4y this Government of any unrepre-sentative an Irresponsible Hgirme.

Same subject. Report of shipment of arms is false..Same subject. Report that Arhis, roribio, et al.

crossed from Halff Intending to disturb the peace;are aided by Haiti.

Same subject. Toriblo killed......................Arbitration. Incloses note from Dominicau l.ega-

tion at ?1ort au Prince rehtive to boundary ques-tion. Description of enclosure (not printed).

Visit of the Secretary. Expresses pleasure of hisGovernment at the prospective visit of the Sec-retary of State to the Dominican Republic.

Politilealaflars. Haitian forces continue to occupyDominican territory. Haitian Government openlyaiding revolution.

Same sutbject. State to Dominican Governimentthat this Government expects Haiti to maintaina neutral attitude.

Arhitration, 'Refers to Mr. Furniss's No. 1019 andinstructs to urge haste in issuing full powvers.

Visit of the Secretary. 'Prmnsmits cablvgnun fromhis Government expressing pleasure In anticipat-ing tle Secretary's visit.

Samesubject. The Minister for Foreign Affairs saysMr. Knox will be heartUy receive.

Arbitration. The Haitian Government will issuesuch powers as this Governmient desires the pleni-potenttary to have.

Political afairs. Assurance given that Haitt is do-it~g tll ittcan to be neutral.

Visit of the Secretary. Thanks for the message fromthe 1)ominican government transmitted in hisMar. 4.

Political affairs. VAhquez and the two Rodriguezleft Porto Rico for Haiti and will receive arms ironthe United States. .

Samesitbjeet. Instruction to notify Cubanm foreignOfto of muovemients of VAsquez and thoe Iodri-guez, and request flull Information if they conewithin C,uliai Jurisdiction.

8ame subject. Transmits report concerning VAs-quez and Rodriguez, With instruction to say thattils Oovernment expects Halti to prevent theiroperations on Haitian territory.

Same subject. Instructions of Mar. 8 informallyresented to Haiti, *rhich will do all it can tomaintain neutrality.

Vu14s1 and the Rodriquez have arrived at Port auPrMnce, bit flaitiau Government refused to aliowthem to land.

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No. From and to whom. SDat.Subject. Pae.

Mr. Russell to.Mr. Kiiox...Mr. Wilson to Mr. Furniss

(telegram).

Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Rumsell to

telegram~m.

1912.Mar. 11Mar. 18

Mar. 21

Mr. Knox I...do.....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Russell(telegram).

Mr. Knox to President Vic-

toria.President Victoria to Mr.

Knox.Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox

(telegram).

Same to same (telegram) ....

Same to same (telegram) ....

Mr. Knox to Mr. Russell

(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Peynadoand Mr. Menos.

Mr.Doyle to Mr. Wilson....

Same to same...............

Mr Russell to Mr. Knox

(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Russell(telegram).

Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox

(telegram).Mr. Knox to Mr. Russell

(telegram).

Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox

(telegram).

Mar. 27

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Apr. 15

Apr. 20

Apr. 24

Apr.

Apr.

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20

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30

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May 11

June 6

June 8

June 11

Mr. 1teynado to Mr. Knox...| June 12

Mr. Russell to

(telegram).

Mr. Knox

Mr. Doyle to Mr. Wilson..IJMr. Wilson to Mr Peynado..Mr. Knox to Mr. Furniss

(telegram).

June 21

June 22

June 24

June 29

Message of the Presldent. Inoloses copy .....

Arbitration. Instruiction to state to the HaitianGovernment that the United States must considerHaiti to have modiied its attiltude toward arbi-tration it' itdoes not 'prosecute the revolitionistsmore' actively;' and -to comnunicstei- thfi desiredwording of the powers of the' plenipotentiary.

Same subject. epitructIons of; Mar. 18 compliedwith purport of IIaitl's reply;, Haiti wrill senddesired powers at once to the pleipotentiary.

Political affairs. Dominican Minister at Washing-'ton instructed to, consult the Department as toultimatum to Haiti for Iopen violation of treaties.

Samesubject, The Department strongly deprecatesDominican suggestion of ultimatum. DominicanMinister will recommend American frontier guard,as previous to 1908. This Government believesthis would help maintain status quo.

Visit of the Secretary. Address.................

Same subject. Reply to Mr. Khox's address....::,:Political affairs. Haiti has sent men and arms to

Thomazeau; Dominican Government supposesthese to bein aidof revolution and requests our aidII securing two fast gunboats.

Samesubject. Dominican G government's forces frus-trated by Haitian aid to revolutionists. Repeatsrequest as to gunboats.

Same subject. Arias has left Haiti with reinforce-ments. governmentt itrgently needs gunboat.

Same subject. Instructs to counsel Dominican(Goverfment to make friendly overtures to revo-lutionists.

Arbitration. Invitation tomeet at. the Departmenton Apr.'27 to renew negotiations.

Same subject. Memorandum of meeting of theplenipotentiaries on Apr. 27. Exchange of powers.

Same subject. Memoratnduhm of meeting of plelli-potentiaries on Apr. 30. Mr. Menos declared thatthe existing conventions between the two countriesin themselves settle the boundary question. Mr.'eynado claimed the conventions invalid. Alsothi4 the status quolineshould be settled before thear tration, t proceeded, and he would present amemorandumon this point. Mr. Menos presenteda draft of a proposed first article of the conventionof arbitration.

Political affairs. Memorandum of Dominican Gov-ment(uoeted; reviews official action and statespresent conditions.

Same subject. Instruction to express this Govern-ment's gratification at Dominican efforts to restorepeace-

Same subject. TheHIitian Government reportsl)ominican troops invading Haiti.

Same subject. Instruction, if report from Mr. Rus-sellis true, to warn Dominican Government torefrain.

Same subject. Refers to Mr. Knox's June 8; Domi-nican Government says revolutionary troops fromHaitian territory were driven back. Other revo-lutionists attacked Dominicans, obliging them toidvancef.

Same subject. Reviews history of frontier troubleswith Haiti and haiti's request for the good officesof the United tates'; discusses the proposed arbi-tration at Washington ; requeststhii s overnmentto urge Haiti to abandonIccuped territory .

Samesubject. Transmits Haltoirnpropoas for set-

tlement of frontier question ba joint commission;bases given; Dominican Governm ent rejects oneof these; maintenance of status quo line; conse-quent deadlock.AArbtration, Memorandum of meeting of plenipo-tentiaries on June 22. NOprogress.

Politicalaffairs. Acknowledges Dot e of June 12..-.Same subject. Gives summaryofJMr. Peynado's

note of June 12- instructs to verify the allegations;to Inform President of HaIti of recept of the note,whieh appers well founded; to warn Haiti to ob-serve thestatus quo, and to request withdrawalfrom occupied territory.

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No. From and to whom. Date. Subject. IPage.1912.

168 I Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox... July

Mr. Doyle to Mr. Wilson....

Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox....Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox

(telegram).

Samesubject. Incloses meinorandu mof DominleanForeignOiffie, containing proposal as toneutralt MUand counter proposal of Dominican Governmnent.

Arbitration., Memorandum of meeting of plenlpo-tentiaries on July 1. Mr. Pe-vnado had receivedfrom Mr. Menos a draft protocole he submitted hisobservations regarding it and his own draft pro-tocol

Political affairs. Reviess ,tate ofa'fairs.........Same subject. Refers''to Department's June 29.

President of Iaiti willing to withdraw force frontterritory to be designated by United States if notliable'to occupation by Dominican forces. -

Same subject. States in full what was briefly re-ported by telegraph July 4. President of Haiti

urges Mr. Furniss to make investigation personallyalong the boundary !

Same subject. Instrutts to vist Pedernales regionand report, bearing in iind desirability of restor-Ing status quo at time of acceptance of good officesof the United States, which would involve Domini-can occupation of eertain territory in dis ute

Arbitration Memnorandum of meeting of plenipo-tentiaries on July 6. No progress. Statement ofcauses of disagreement,

Political atfairs. --Report of investigation, which re-veals that Dominican statements are exaggerated.Occupation is a question that should bedeferred inview of proposed arbitration.

Samesubject. Reviews the situation..............Same subject. Revolutionists take DaJabon. Fi-

nancial crisis near.Same subject. Requests suggestions as to meaus of

ending revolution.C: \.S,,0n7;Same subject. Review of the situation..........Same subJect. Refers to Department's Sept. 14;

suggests occupation by the United States of uban-doned frontier custoinhouses*.a

Same subject. I astructs to notify the Gove~rnmentto whieb he is accredited that this Governmentwill regard as the status quo line during the bound-ary controversy that oftthe map of the GeneralStAff, 1907; this line will be patrolled.

Satw subject: Same text as to Mr. Russell of thisd~le regarding map of status quo line.,

Samesubject. Instructions to puceed to Santo Do-mingo, reestablish Vominican customhouses, andmake a complete examination of Dominican af-fairs. _.I

Same subject. Instruction to deliver note to For-eign Ofce regarding map showing de facto bound-ary line.

Same subject. identic note gliing text of identicinstructions of Sept.24 to 4r. Russell and Mr. Fur-niss, with comment thereon, and adding a sugges-tion that the Ministers sign the minutes of theboundary conferences.

Samesubject. Sameas to Mr. Pe-nado of this date..Same subject. Acknowledges Mr. Adeo's Sept. 27.

Invokes the statement of Secretary Hay in 1905.Same subject. Refers to Depaxrtment's telegram of

Spt. 24 and incloses correspondence With Haitian0 overument.

Same subject. Reports delIvery of note instructedSept. 24 to deliver. Dominican Government de-sires to address the P'resident directly. Tostrengthen the situation, more vessels should besent.

Samesubject. Refers to Mr. Russell's Oct.14. ThePresident prefers- communications to be sentthrough uisuasl channels.:

Samne subject. I omnnicn (Government has ac-cepted in full the suggestions ol the ('ommission-ers and now desires arrangement to be made byDepartment for sale of $1,000,000 bonds. Instruc-tions asked.

Samesubject. The Dominican President announceshis retirement from office July 1, 1914; other con-cessions made and guaranties given.

Same subject. Naval Auxiliary Cuesar will arriveabout the 24th.

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July 3July 4

10961 Same to same ............ July

Mr. Knox to(telegram).

Mr. Furniss I July

6

9

Mr. Doyle to Mr. Wilson. - .July 10

Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox....I July 29

Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox....Same to same...............

Mr. Adee to Mr. Russell(telegram).

Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox....Same to same (telegram)....

Mr. Wilson to Mr; Russell(identic telegram).

Mr, Wilson to Mr. Furniss(identic telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Gen. McIn-tyre and Mr. Doyle.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Russell(telegram).

Mr. Adee to Mr. lPeynado....

Mr. Adee to Mr. Menos..Mr. Menos to Mr. Knox.....

1138' Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox....

Mr. Russell to Mx. Knoxtelegramm).

Mr. Adee to Mr. Russell(telegram).

Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox(telegram).

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Sept. 27

...do.....Sept. 30

Oct. 10

Oct. 14

Oct. 17

Oct. 20

Same to same (telegram).... I Oct. 21

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Russell(tegra).

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DOMINICAN REPUBILIC-Oontinued.

Froii,^ and to whom.

Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Ifussell Gen. Mein-tyre, and sir. Doyle to Mr.Knox (telegram).

Mr. I'eynado to Mr. Knox...

Mr. Knox to Mr. Russell(telegram).

Mr. Rtussell to Mr. Knox(telegramu).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Russell(telegram).

Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox(telelgrani).

Mr. tlFrniss to Mr. Knox....

Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Russell(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Cernuda...

M.r. Russell to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Same to same (telegram)._Same to same ..............

Date.

1912.Oct. 25

Nov. 13

Nov. 22

Nov. 25

Nov. 26ANV.

Dec. 2

Dec. 3

Dec. 4

Dec. I l

Doe. 13

...do.....

Dec. 19

Dec. 28

Subject.

Same subject. Commissioners request two moregunboats.

Same subject. 'rransrnits detailed report and rec-ommeniatLions of the C(ommussioners.

Arbitration. Submits the mhintites of the six confor-ences of the plenij)otentifries. 'There has been noexchange of views since Aug. 8.

Political affairs. The l)epartniont approves the lro-gran given in the telegram of Nov. 13 and author-hes the steps necessary to carry it out.

Samosubject. Resignation of president Victoria ac-cepted. All political prisoners released.

Same subject. I'drel will arrive about Dec. 12.

Same subject. Archbishop Nouel elected Provi-sional President.

Same subject. Report that Dlominican revolution-ists havefaorined a i)rovisioial government at MonteCristi wvith Vi~squez as 1'residontArias, Vice l'resl-cleat.

Samesubject. Congresswill authiorize 300,000 locaIlloan and sale of bonds now on deposit, replacingthese, with customns receipts, $30,000 monthly.Urges alnouncement of nonrecopition of anygovernment resulting from revolution.

Same subject. Instructs to say to the ProvisionalPresident that this (0overninont will support himand the Presidlet hopes be will not resign withoutfanple notice.

Arbitrabton; of boundary dispute. Acknowledgesthe Minister's note of Nov. 22.

Political Allairs. Instruction of Vec. 11 compliedwith; transmits thanks of the Provisional 1 resi-dent. Congressauthorizes loan of $1,500,000; sug-gestions as to security.

Smne subject. V'Asquez announces his retirementfrom politics.

Same subject. Reviews conditions; they are notencouraging.

ECUADOR.

Mr. ChAvez Franco to Mr.Knox (telegram).

Mr. Young to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. D)iotrich(telegram).

Mr. Young to Mr. Knox.....Same to same (telegrun)....

'Mr. Knox to Mr. Yolng(telegram).

(.en. Montero to Mr. Knox

(trlegrar) .Mfr. \N Iiter to Mr. Knox....

1912.Jan. 2

...do.....

Jan. 6

Jan. 12Jan: 13

Jan. 17

I...do.

Jan. 18

Mr. Young to Mr. Knox Jan. 20(telegrmma .

Samne to same (telegram)....I Jan. 23

Same to some (telegram) ... . Jan. 26

Mr. l)ietrich to Wi. Knox(telegram).

Insurrection. Personnel of revolutionary Cahinot.First act ofinow Montero governmentt, payment ofrailroad couj)ons.

Same subject. Ecuador requests prevention ofdeparture of Eloy Aifaro from I anama. l)isposition of forces. Telegraphl)lic conmimiuietion cutoil. Ports closed to commerce.

Same subject. Instructs to notify authorities atGuayawnil that American. lives awidproperty mustbe fully protected.

Same sulject. Jan. 6 instructions complied with...Same suhject. IHIa advised (Consul general and

Yorktown not to receive political refugees.Same subject. Referring to Mr. Youtig's Jan. 2

instructs to notify Ecuador that this (lovernmerdmust protest, against closure of ports unless elfcct-lve l)ookade can bei maintaine(l, and reserves rightsof American vittzens, their vessels, and property,according to international law.

Samo subject. ills (lovarnmnent will fully respectall foreign Interests.

Same subject. Reviews the causes of the insurrec-tion; declares the American railway property safeor assqure(l of compensation for daniages; requeststhat no (irmistic action be taken.

Same subject. Capt. Cordler sent to (Iusayaquil tohandle the situation.

Same subject. Government troops occupy Ouay-aquil. O)ur Consul generall instructed not to takepart in y1plonmatic representations relating to dls-position of arrested leaders.

Samesubject. Capt. Cordier reports yellow feveron Yorktou1n and recommends withdrawal of thevessel.

Same subject. len. Montero lynched; other pris-oners sent to Quilto.

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LIST OF PAPERS.

.-RCUADOR-Continued.

No. From and to whom. Date. SubJect. Page.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Bhiglham(telegrami).

1912.Jan. 26

38 Mr. Knox to Mr. Young ..... Jan. 30

f,1

Mr. Knox to Mr. Wither. ...I Jan. 30

Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox .(telegram).

Same to saime ..........,

..do.....

Feb. 2

Sale to same ......... Feb,.

Same to same..............

M.{r. Young to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr.Wlilson to Mr. IBingham(tologram).

Air. Bingham to Mir. Knox(telegram).

664 Same to same..66 Suame to same...............

69J Samell to samec...............

.Mr. lVlson to Mr. Bingham(telegram).

73 Mr. Bingliam to Mr. Knox..

Mr. Withor to Mre. Wilson..

74 Mr. Blinghlaam to Mr. Knox..

75 Sa3ne to sarne ...............

Mr. Young to M1r. Knox.....

AMr. Binghlam to Mr. Knox(telegram).

6

.1 Feb. 10

Feb. 13

Feb. 19

Feb. 21

Feb. 28

.. -do.....Mlar. 2

Mar. 8

Mar. 13

Mlar. 15

...do.....

Mar. 16

Mar.

.Mar.

Mar.

18

22

23

77 Same to same.I.. do.....

40 Mir. Wilson to Mr. Bingham.

MIr. }Binglham to Mir. Knox..Mr. Wilson to Mr. B3ingham

(telegram).

Mr. B1ngham to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Binglham(telegram).

Mar. 30

Apr. 8

Apr. 17

Apr. 21

Apr. 23

Sanimesuia1)ct. Instruction toe.Npress inforTnally thefeor ol tlhis(lover ltuineot tlit furt.hir lylLhings willbe unfortunate for Ecuador.

Same slibjeet. Refers to Mr. Young's telegram ofJan. 13. . Refers to lustriletions as to asylum antirefuse g1iven- to the Consul (,oneral, April 5, 1910,as.9 I)iplying to thetpresent ease.

Sanie subject. Acknowledges Mr. Wither's Jan. 18;this Government was obliged to take precautionsin view of the turbulent conditions.

8amno subject. Reports lynching of the three Al-faros and PAez.

Same sullbject. Reports on the recent armed -upris-ing, the (leath of Prosident Estrad a, the politicalsituation.

Sanitation oif Guayaqull. Incloses note from IheForeign Oflice suggesting a convention betweenthe two Governments to assure the sanitation ofGuyavag ill.

Same '8ubject. Ineloses a note from the ForeignOlllce, containing the basis proposed for a con ven-tion or~protocol.

Insurrectlon. Requests Yorktown remain in ab-sonco of Marylaind, and that Capt. Cordler remain

with Ytorkttow&..Gu yaqull & Quito fly. Inquires what steps the

Government has taken to fulfill its obligatious tothe railway company.

Samosubject. 'I'Th Government has inadeo effortsince the revolution to fulflllits obligations to therailway company.

Insurrection. Capt. Cordier reports all quiet on thecoast. Yorklotn may safely b1 withdrawn.

Samle subject. Iteports on political situlation ........Attacks on Chinese. Inl eoses letter from Chinese

Colony of Gunaqtuilanddrelates conversation withthe Minister for Foreign Affairs regarding Itscharges of (lamnage done to Chinese (luring the rcvo-Iltion .

Instirrection. Gon. Andrade killed. Gen. Plazadictator.

Sanitation of Gunyaqull. Instructs to sulyPPN l)r.Parker with a copy of tle draft convention 1leiwillIreport to SurgCon General Blue his opinion of nec-essary provisions.

Insurrection. Dr. Andrade Maarin iII charge of Ex-ecutive Power, 1ersonnel of calilnet.

Salie subject. i)r. Arcos appointed Minister forForeign Affairs, to succeed Dr. Tohar.

Attacks on Chlinese. Refers to his No. 66 and In-closes letter from Chinese ColonV on linpractica-bilitv of appealing to the courts aId re(questfig thegood oflieos of the United States.

Insurrection. Observations concerning requests forasylum and action relating thereto.

Salmie subject. Incloses report of Capt. Cordier onrecent uprisilg.

Sanitation of Guayaquil. Transmits Dr. Parker'sreport as to essential men.sures to be Included Inconlvenltion.

Same subject. Itefers to D)epartblent)s Mar. 13 andi ndloses Ianilmniorandlun l)rel)are(d in collaborationwith Dr. Parker regarding desirable features of thegroposedi convention.

Attacks on Cli inese. Refers to Mr. Bingighan's No.(i, up proves his action, and instructs to submit. in-formia I representations to the Government of Ecua-dor.

Insurrection. General Plaza electe(i T'resi(dlet......(UnUaaquil & Quito Ity. Railway company needs

illunedllately 100,000 series for coal. TInstructionto request what action E1cuador vill take.

Samel subject. General Plaza says he will try toprocure 100,000 sucirs under certain conditions,and more later.

Same subject. RiMilwvay statement shows 375000sucres due, exclusive d(f services and damapes dur-lug revolution. Instructs to propose to iuadorcctalin bases for payment afnd to press for immo-diate )ayeout of the 100,0(0 sucres.

Same to same (telegram)....

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ECUADOR-Continued.

No. - From and to whom. Date. Slibject. PJage.-L _~~~J...

Mr. Binghama to Mr. Knox(telegram).

AMr. Wilson to Mr. Bingham.

Sallme to same (telegram)....(telegram).

Mr. Bingham to MIr. Knox(telegram).

Same to same (telegram)....I

441Mr. Wilson to Mr. 13inugam1Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox..

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bingiham(telegram).

Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox(telegram).

1912.Apr. 25

Apr. 29

May 3

May 4

May 5

May 6

May 7

May 11

May 14

97 Sameto same-............... ..

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bingham(telegramn).

Same to samen (telegram)....

Mr. Bingham to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Bingham(telegram).

Mr. Binghlam to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Binghamn(telegram).

Mr. Ilinghamn to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Same to same (telegram)....

AMr. Wilson to Mr. Bingham(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Bingham(telegram).

May 15

May

May

May

16

18

22

May 24

May 27

May 29

June 29

July

July 17

Same subject. Ecuador offers rA,000 sucres cash,50,C0 (Iraft at '0 days; 50,000 more in Mua is ia-possible: demandss arbitr'ation of all bills prior torevolution . Other (letails.

Attacks on Chinese. Refers to Mr. Bingham's No.74 and l epartnien.s No. 40.

(ouayaquil & quito ity. Railwaycomplpallcallnotaccept Ecuador's proposal given in Mr. Ililgham'sApr. 25; it is not in keeping with statement in hisApr. 21. Instructs to say that this Governmentcan not perinit destructionn of so important anAmerican enterprise.

Samesubject. Ecua}cdor now has 86,000 sucres rea(lyanns wvill have l..o000moroinoneinonthi desires in-vestigationioftheoelaiins aind isrea(ly to arbitrate.

8ame subject. Ecuador says mortgages will not bepaid unless railway compromises revolution bills;interest questionss and approved bills to be sub-mitted to arbitration.

Insurrection. Ills action as to requests for asylurnapprove(i as reported in his No. 75 of AMar. 18.5 Re-fer to l)epartnient's No. 38 of Jan. 30.

Gluayaquill & Quito Ry. Instruction of Apr. 23 de.livered Apr. 25; incloses copy.

Same subject. Ecuadorian Minister says his bov-ermnent will pay 100,000 sucres if a lengl represent-ative of the companfy'previouslv fixes the amountof the claim. Reference to instniction of May 3,annl instructs to sav that Ecuador's counterelaimuscan be considered only after paynientof the 100,000,which is indisputably owing g.

Sane subject. A note from governmentt of Ecia(loro iers 230,000 sueres tocancel revolution 1)111; g6,000cashi, 14,000 at90days, 50,000monthily. If railwayrefuses, Ecuador reserves right to arbitrate antd In-sists on review of prerevoltitioi l)llls. Alternativeoffer: To pay 100,000 sucres now an(l refer all otherpoints to arbitration .

Sanitation of Guayaquil. Refers to his No. 77 ofAfar. 23 n1(1 incloses a memorandum dated 'May 6from the Foreign Oficc suggesting a preliminaryinvestigation bv the Panama Canal Commission.If the Coignlot contract exl)ire, tho funds set apartin conformity with that contract woul(l be avail-able, or other funds could, he raisell by bond issue;other sUggestiOlns: an early visit by n board ofAmerican engineers urged.

Guayaquil & Quito ly. A notehas been sent to e-gation of Ecuador suggesting sen(ling inmne(liatelyto the Government of Ecuador statement of theamounts due from the company to Ecuador, inor(ler to hasten settlement.

Same subject. Sond essential text of note referredto In vour May 14.

Same siubject. Quotes note requested in Mr. Wil-SOIl'S May 16.

Same subject. Instructs to say that offer in notequoted in Mr. Binghamis May 14 and May 18 is en-tirely unacceptable. Tho alternative proI)osal,however is accepted. Tho railway companywishes the immeditae organization of the arbitraltribunal.

Same subject. The Government of Ecuador for-mally requests appointment by the United State,of an arbitrator.

Same subject. Has payment of the 100,000 sucresbeen made?

Same subject. 57 2330 suleres paid; New York drafts28 770 and 14 0(od sucres.

sanitation of duaya¶jbll. The Coignet contract ex-)iles June 30, andl Ecuador (lesires to begin negot ia-

Lions with the United States.Samesubjct, This I)Department is awaiting the re-

ply of ho War Department.Aftacks on Chinese. Quotes telegram from Pokingrequesting Legation's good offices; refers to D)epartment's No. 61 of Aug. 22, 1W8, for Legation'sguidance.

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LIST OF PAPERS.

ECUADOR-Continued.

LVII

No. From and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.-,

Mr. Binglhani to Mr. Knox..1912.

July 18

Mr. Bingham July 25

Mr. B3in.hagm to Mr. Knox..1 July 27

Sanlie to Sallie (telegram).... July 28

Mr. Bingliamn July 30

Mr. Binhliam to Mr. Knox..| Aug.

Mr. Knox to Chinese L.ega-ti on.

Mr. Binghama to Mr. Knox..

Mr.Callhoun to Mr. Knox....

Mr. BinAniam to Mr. Knox..SFame to same (telegram) ....I

Mr. Wilson to 16r. Binghamn(telegram).

6

Aug. 7

Aug. 12

Aug. 23

Sept. 4Sept. 5

Oct. 5

Same to same (telegram)... . Oct, 23

Mr. B3ingham to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bingham(telegram).

Mri. Knox to Mr. Bingham(telegramn).

Same Sosamie (telegram) ....

197 Mr. Wither to Mr. Knox...

Mr. Knox to Mr Bingham(telegram).

Oct. 28

Nov. 9

Nov. 14

Dec. 2

Dec. 4

Dec. 5

Mr. Knox to Mr. Wither.... Dec. 12

Mr. fligham to Mr. Knox..] Dec. 13

Samie to saie (telegram)... I Dec. 18

Samle toano. ......... Dec. 20

Same subject. Referp to -Department's July 17 re-ports renewal of attacks on Chinese anl represen-tations by the Legation to the 1'orelgn office,which is awaiting rocelpt of document tary evidenceon which to base action.

Sani ,*tion of Guayaquil. Refers to Mr. Blingham'sNo. 97 of May 14, ani instructs him to inform Ecua-dor that the War Department willappoint a boardof En ineers, headed by Col. Oorgas, to be paidby Ecuador.

Same subject. Refers to I)cpaitment's July 25 an IIncloses note to Foreign Office embolyin, the in-structions sent.

Same subject. Itefers to Department's Jtly 2, anIltransmits note No. 3.57 from the Foreign Office re-ferring to its note of May 6 an I urging. the coneltu-sion of the convention therein discuss. Mr.TBingham adds that $8,100 will be immediatelyavailable.

Same subject. Instriction to say that tlere arc ob-jections to thle terms of the proposed conventionan, that a preliminary investigation is (lesirabie tothe formulation thereof.

Same subject. Refers to 1)epartment's July 30 andlineloses note to Foreign Office embodyin.g its in-struction.

Attacks on Chinese. Transmnits purport of Mr.Bin fiani's July 18.

1ns-irrlction. I)r. Morenoelected AetinI Presidentuntil inauguration of (Ien. Plaza.

Attacks on Chinese. Incloses rnemioranliul of (hi-nese Foreign Office, thanking this Oovern:nent forits good offices.

Insurrection. Gen. IPlaza inatigirated Autg. 31 ......Sanitationof uayaqW1il. The Governinentof Ecua-

(lorlhas placed $,0I)0gol(d totthe credit of th il.ega-tion. Urgent that Col. (lorgas cone soon.

Same subject. Conr ssional authorization neces-sarv to permit our officials to go to Kcutador, butconrcss has adjourned. The D)epartment willavoid( delay as far as plosslble.

(Iuayaquil& Quito fy. Instrfictstoinform Ecuadorthat thie President is rea(ly to apl)oint arbitrator;and1 to report what action has been taken by Ecua-dor as to thoe protocol submitted by the railroadrelative to the jurisliction of the tribunal, andother pcrtin'nt matters.

Sanmesubject. Ectuadorstates that arbitrator will beappolnte(l when the name of the Ameniieon arbi-irator is known. TPle railway protocol *sill besubmitted to the tribunal.

Same subject. Ecuiador appairently inten Is to pro-voke reconsideration of matters already a(ljudi-cated. Instructs to say that, the present displuteinvolves only transactions subsequent to Sept. 30,114)8.

Same subject. Instructs to say that the IPresidenthas appointed Ifenry L. Janes to be arbitrator.

Sanitation of (Gu ayaquil. Col. (lorgas and partywill leave Dec. 4 for (tiayaouil.

Insurrection. Incloses Presid(ent Plaza's letter tothe l resident Informing him of the inauguration.

Sanitation of (uayaquil. Instruction to cooperatewith Col. Gorgas. The governmentt of Ecuadorhas expressel a desiree for bids from Amerifn lrimsupon the Pases to boreported by Col. (horgas.

Insurrection. Acknowledges receipt of his )ec. 4 ...Sanitation of Guayaquil. Reports that Col. (orgas

and party paid an official visit to the (ovenior ofuayaqulil; the $8,100 were placed to the order of

Col. Gorges.aOuayaquil & Quito Ry. The Government of Ecua-

dor has appointed Dr. Alfredo Baquerizo Morenoto represent Ecuador on the arbitral trihumal.

Sanitation of Ouayaquiil. Describes the offeial visitof Col. Gorgas and party to lPresident lPlaza. Theparty will leave for lPanaman Dec. 21.

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FRANCE.

From and to whom.

hiMr. Jusserand to Mr. "ox..

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Knox.....

Date.

1912.Apr. B

Apr. 10

Mr. W1ilson to Mr. Jusserand.1 Apr. 17

The French Delegation toPresident Taft (telegram).

Mr. Lianotaux to PresidentTaft.

Mr. IHerrick to Mr. Knox...

May 1

May 3

JUne 20

Subject.

Champlain celebration. Notiflcation that a distin-guished delegation of his couwtrymen will arriveApr. 2 to present to the Champlain Comitiittee abust representing "La France" to he p laced oil tilemonument commemorating the discovery bySamuel (hainplaill of the lake bearibg his name.

Same subJect. Gives the names of the France-Amznrique delegation referred to In Mr. Jussorand'sApr. .-

Same subject. Acknowledges Mr. Jusseran(d's noteof A pr. 0wand says that the usual courtesies wil1 beobserved as to baggage.

Same subject. Express their appreciation of Mr.Taft's attenltions.

Same subject. Renews In behalf of the T)elegationtheir thanks for his courtesies.

Samesubject. Describes the annual banquet of theConilt61 France-Amdrique, devoted to the Cham-plain Delegation,

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GERMANY.

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States and other powers. Text.

GREAT BRITAIN.

Mr. Ragsdale to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Ragsdale(telegram).

Mr. -Ragsdalo to Mr. Knox(tielernmn).

Mr. WN'Tison to Mr. Ragndale(tologram).

Mf r. It ligsda le to MTr. Knox..

'Mr. Imnes to Mr. Knox...

M\r. Held to Mr. Knox (tele-(cranm).

The Proesident to Congress...

MIr. nines to 'Mr. Kiiox ......

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Innes....

Sir Edward (rey to Wr.TBryce.

1911.Dec. 21

1912.Apr. 23

Apr. 24

Apr. 29

. .do...Apr. 30

July 8

July 15

Aug. 24

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Aug. 27

Aug. 30Nov. 13

Nov. 14

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Panama Canal tolls. Extract from the message ofthe President, of Dec. 21, 1911.

Tho Titanic. The bodies recovere( from the wreckwill s)on arrive at Ilahfax. Asks about borderregulations.

Same subject. Refers to Mr. Ragsdale's Apr. 23.There are no quarantine regulations if the bodiesare embalmed.

Samesubject. Inquires about disposition of effectsfound on bodies.

Same subject. No American consular jurisdictionin the absence of a treat with Great B3rittin.

Same subject. After consulting the Provincialauthorities and receipt of 1Department's Apr. 29,Mr. Ragsdale has taken no further steps in thematter,

Panama Canal tolls. Certain features of thre )ro-posed Panama Cnnal bill would involve an infrac-tion of the lav-Palfilcefote treatv.

Same subject. Relates a conversation with SirEdward Grev concerning certain proposed featuresof the Panama Canal bill.

Same subject. Panama Canal act (IT. R. 21969).Sections 5 and it of thc act.ISame subject. Memorandum aeompianying thePanama Canial act; gloves and answers argumentsof British government against the aet.

same subject.. The fBritish Goveril ieil t adheres tothe viowss exprmrsed in Mr. Innes's note of luly 8,1912, and will coimullivate further after studyingthe President's nemorandum. Asks for consentto arbitration of eoliflieting interpretations of theHav-Patuncefoto Treatv.

Same subject. AcknowledRnetit of recept of Mr.Inntis's note of Aug. 27, 1912.

Same subject. Proclamation by the President.hestahlisbes Cinal tolls.

Saeie subject. Objections of the British Govern-ment to Oxempftion from payment of canal tolls ofvessels in the coastwlse trade of the United States,and to other features of the Panama Canal Act,Interpretation of the lla5-Pauncefote Treaty inrtelation thereto; arguments against the positionof the P'resident In his memorandum of Aug. 24,1912.

North Atlantie Coast Fisherles Arbitration. Agree .menit between tho tilted States aud (ireat liritamin.Text.

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GREATBRITAIN-Contiued.

No. From and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.

1912.Mr. Knox to Mr. Bryve. Dec. 12 The Titanc. The President will p)rusent the Con- 496

gressional inedal to Citut. Rostron, Mfar. 1, 1913.Ring Oeorge V to President Dec. 15 D)eath of Ambassador Iteid. Expression of condo- 497

Taft (telegram). lenee.Preiident [Rft to King ...do ,. Samiesubjeet. Expre.3sion of graittiPde for the ines- 497

(0Or'o 'V (telegram). sage of co1ndolenceo.1121 Mr. ,faiuohUn to Mr. Knox . . .do.... me subject. Annouinces tile death of the Ainhas- 498

(telegram). sador aind Mr. Laualhlin's control of the Fanlhtvsvas Charged d' Allaires.

1122 Same to same (telegram) .... Dec. 16 Sanes~ubject. The fritish (Govertnmenit efTers n war- 498shilp to convey tle body of the Aimlbassador.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Laughlin DI)Oe. 17 Same sujiject. -1 rs. Iteid's preferences a s to accept- 498(telegram). ance of the British (Goverrnment's oller will d(,Ide.

When awcertained convey them to Xir EdwardGrey, with this government'ss high apprec-iation oftbe courtesy.

Same to same (telegram) . do..S... ame subject. Express the thanks of this Govern- 498meat for Mr. 13rvec's expression of Ius (iovern-ment's'condolence.

1123 Air. laughlin to Mr. Knox Dec. 18 Samelsubject. Mrs.lleld'sthanlzsforleaviiiltolher 499(telegram). tile decision regarding the oiler of tile British feoy-

rnillnet.Mfr. Knox to Mr. Laughlin *.Ao.. Sam... elo subject. Mrs. Reid's decision is gratif inug to 499

(telegramr. tile Depart mesnt.Mr. LTaughlin to Mr. Knox ...do.. me...Sae subject. The Dean of \W csstminster oilers the 499

(telegram). Abbev for a mennorial service. Mrs. leid hasaceepted.

1126 Same to same(telegram) .... Dec. 19 Same sub oect. Tle Briltish Cniisor Nalal will hear 499the body of thoe Ambassador from PortsmouthDec. 21, to arrive In New York Jan. 3.

Mr. BrIce to Mr. Knox ...... Dec. 24 The Titanic. Arrangements have been made for 497Capt. Rostron's presence in Washington Mar. 1,1913.

GUATEMALA.1912

Mr. Miandez to Mr. Wilson..

Same to same ...............

1912.. Feb. 12

Fob. 19

Mir. Hiitt to Mr. Knox.....I Apr.

Wr. Knox to Mfr. Mdndez....l May

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Mr. lHitt (toe- Sept. 14

Visit of Secretary Knox. Ex pirsses tile pleasure ofGuatemala upon loarinig of MNr. Kntiox's projectedvisit.

Samesubject. Refers to thoe Department's letter ofFeb). 13 relating to Mr. Knox's visit to Guatemalaand to Sir. M6ndez's note Feb. 12; adds further ox-pression of Guatemala's pleasant anticipation ofthe visit..

Same subject. Relates tile events of thoe -iSit afndincloses speeches delivered at tho various formal

Financial affairs. 'IiPs Governmentt Inforins Chia-tenlhla of the firm attitude assumeid by the Brit ishGovernment in regard to the clalnis of Britishholders of (Ciatoinalaim bonds; this Govornmiontmay be unable further to delay British enforce-mlint of those claims unless stei)s are taken to set-tie themi before the adjournment of the Guateuia-lan Asserilly.

Sanio subject. IReters to Mtr. Kilox's noto of Mtay 23.The most acee ptal)le loan proposal of the hankerswill require 60 days to perfect its terms.

Samesubject. Acknowledges Mr. 161dez's May 31.Same subject. The British Government han do.

handed of Guatemala the submlisslon of thle lrit-Ish claims to arbitration and requests the g:ood of-fices of the United States in securing Guatoneala'sassent thereto.

Same subject. Notillfs thoe Aimerican ('lnrgO d'Af-[aires al Outoemala that the AMinister of CGunteinalainsistri on the exorcise by this Governiolet. of itsfriendly goold ofiles wilh the llritish Govornmeutfor thie lattor's delay of 1s dmniand for settleIeint;txnat the Dopartmoeit accordingly in- an naiodmnmolro of Sept. 13 stated to the uautemnalan 0ov-emonent that it would urge upon the British 0ev.ornimnolit a delay of 20 days expiring Sept. 16, of itsdemand for aibitration; i)ut that If (Uuatomalashould not act within that tiue, this Governmnent,oocld not further Luterveue.

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MT. Knox to Mr. Mdrndez. ... June 12Mr. lines to Mr. Knox ...... Au$. 28

Mr. Adme tgram).'

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GUATEMALA-Continued.

No. From and to whom. DSate. ubject. PJage.

Mr. MUndez to Mr. Knox....

Air. Wilson to Mr. Ines.....

1912.Sept. 18

I Sept. 21

Mr. Bryco to Mr. Wilson... . Sept. 20

Samo to same........ I Sept. 30

Game to same...............Mr. Mdrndez to Mr. Knox....

Oct. 19

Oct. 25

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bryce....| Oct. 29

Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 13

Mr. Knox to Mr. Rleid..I... Dec.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Hitt ......

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Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox.I...| Den. 30

Same subject. Refers to the Do'partment's aide-m'molro of Sept 13 and deliverss the reply of Gua-temala dated, Septt 7, which states that clrcum-stances over which it has no control prevent a set-tlnenlitMwithin the stipulated time. Mr. Mdndezadlds that thle British Government has been re-quested to specify the basis upon which It desiresarbitration.

Samesubject. Refers to Mr. nnos's AAug. 28 to the1)opartment'is~ alde-ni*rnoire to Guatemnala lateddSept. 13 arid Mr. Mdnrdez's reply of Septi 18; re-quests Mr. Innes to ascertain whether his Govern-ment will consent to a delay of 20 days, beginningSept. 17.

Samesulljoet. Reters to Mr. Wilson's letter of Sept.21 to Mr. Innes, and says the British Government,while not objecting to a delay of 20 (lays, (lo not de-sire a settlement of any kind, but a restitution ofthe revenue through which they are entitled to re-covere,.~

Sanmesubj~ect. Ref errs to his Sept. 29 and thanks Mr.Knox for the action takentaLseuonmunicated to Mr.Innes in Mir. Wilson's note of Sept. 21.

Samesubject. Refers to' Mr. Wilson's Sept. 21 andto the 0xlliraltion of the stipulted 20 (lays.

Same subjet. Urges this Government to procurefrom thle Brilish Government a few days furtherdelay.

Samesutbject. Refers to Mr. hryce's Oct. 19. Thebankers nre conferring with Guate~mala, and thilsGovetrnentnwvouili dointeressted to know the Brit-ish opinion regarding that negotiation).

Same subject. otofrs to Mr. Wilson's Sopt. 25 1211Jto Mr. Lines, an(l to a recent intervlewv at the 1Dc-partnientt rogardling a ropose(1 further delaywhich It Is hoped this Governmnent will recon-sider.

Same subject. Ineloses a copy. of a signed meal-orandum: dated Dec. 3, whillch was delivered1)ec. 3 to the British Ambassador. Instructs Mr.Reid to exl)lIxaln thegeneral -olicy of this Govern-ment toward CentralAmer&ica ndlto say:U Thatthe security oferebldby thL new G6uaternalan bondsis better thal thecoffee revenues, with the reasonstherefor; that the Ainerican' plain set forth in themomoran(dumi will insure the future interest; thatcooperation between tile Uniteod States and GreatBrnitai should beemphasized, The inelosedmemorandum urges the BrItish Governmrent toawait theconmpletion of neiotlaltions between Gua,temala and thoe bankers for a loan secured on thecustoms revenues involving a comprehensive bondissue refunding the whole (debt of Guatemala. I ftills plan is not perfected within a reasonable timethis, Government will at once support GreatBritain In demanding restitution of thecoffee rove-nuaes. , .. ,:

Samo subject. Ineloses copy of the signed memo-randlum delivered to Mr. liryce on Dec. 3 and acopy of the British note of Nov. 13, on which It wasbased; Instructs Mr. H1itt to hold them for suchuse as may later be indicated.

Samesubject. Refers to Mr. Knox's Dec. 2131, and-replies that the .question of the bond conversiontherein disecsse Is entirely apart from the restitu-tion of the bondholder's rights to the coffee rev-enues, the point upon which the British (1overn-ment must continue to insist; and it is hoped thatthe good offices of the United States will makeother measures needless.

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HAITI.

Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox...1911.

Nov. 25 Syrians in laiti. The Haitian Government has re-newed Its attacks on foreign retail merchants.American citizens of Syrian birth have bell mo-lested, and the MinIster has protested.

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HAITI-Continued.

No. From and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.

f9t9 Same to same...............

1012' Sameto same...............

1911.Dec. 19

1912.Jan. 16

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Furniss... I Jan. 20

Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox.....1 Feb. 8

10261 Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox....I Feb. 12

Mr. Mdnos to Mr. Wilson....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. B3ryce....

Feb. 15

Feb. 16

1381 Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox...- ...do.....

71 Mr. Wilson to Mr. Mfnos... . Mar. 5

122: Mr. Wilson to Mr. Rockhill. .1 Mar. 22

Haitian officials to Mr. Knox

Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Same to same (telegram)....

The Department toFrench Embassy.

the

Syrian American Club tothe Department (tele-gram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Furniss(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Syrian Club(telegram).

Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Same to same..............

Apr. 3-4

May 21

May 29

...do.....

...do ....

May 30

I...do....June

Samesubject. The prompt attention ofthis (overn-ment Is required to protect American citizens ofSyrian orign. Incloses an Identie note, datedDec. 18, addressed to the Foreign Office by themembers of the diplomatic corps.

Same subject. Inloses note, dated Doe. 26, fromthe Forelgn Office, replying to the identlc note ofDe. 18; also Incloses an Identlc note of the mem-bers of the diplomatic corps, dated Jan. 3, reply-

Ing to the foregoing.ASame subJect. Refrs to Mr. Furniss's 97 and 9S9.

Instructions to require adequate time for mer-chants to close out their stocks: to object to dis-crimination between Syrians ofdifferent nationall-ties.

Same subject. Re'quests the cooperation of this'Government to Indlce Haiti to abandon its policyas to Syrian merchants. If refused, steps will betaken to secure just treatment from Haiti.

Samesubljet, Refers to Department's Instructionsof Jan, 20; relates the sulbstance of interview withSecretary l.dger and the President, who promisedexteinionof time, where needful, to Americans ofSyrian birth, I

Visit of Sec'reta~ry Kn'ox(, Expre~ssesthiepleasure ofHalti at the announcement of the Secretary's visit,contained inithe Derartment's letter of Feb. 13.

Syrians in 1aiti. Refers to Mr. l3ryce's Feb. 8, andregrets that'this Governiment can not take the ac-tion desired. There" is no treaty between theUnited States and, Haiti nor anything in our lawand practice In regard to exclusion of Orientalsthat would warrant It.

Same suibject. Transmits copy of a note verbalefrom the Subllime Porte, requesting the aid of this(Government in behalf of Syrians in Haiti,

Same subject. Refers to their conversation regard-ing the Syrians: adds that. this Government doesnot qumstlon Haiti's general right to exclude for-eigners, but such exclusions must conform to inter-national law and the laws of Haiti: protests againstthe discrimination practical.

Samesubject. Refers to Mr. Rockhil's 138, and sug-gests informIng the Turkish Foreign Ofllce that itis not practicable to take the action requested.

Visit of Secretary Knox. Speeches, with replies byMr. Knox at various functions in his honor.

Syrians in ifaiti, The French war vessel Descarteshas arrived, to remain pending settlement of Sy-rian question, in behalf of Turkish interests.

Samesubject. The Haitian Government refuses toextend the time for closing out stocks of Syrianmerchants.

Same subject. In response to the verbal request ofthe French Aml bassador'for this Government's co-operation in regard to the Srvians, the Ambassadloris informed that the Unitea States must act inde-pendently on the point involved.

Same subject. Iteqtiests this government'ss protec-tion of Syrians in Haiti.

Same subject. Refers to Syrian Club's telegram,and instructs toisist, if necessary, on proper treat-ment of SyiAins'and their property, on adequatetime for selling, out their stocks, and on equaltreatment for Syrians of all nationalities.

SamesubjectI Refers to their telegram and outlinesinstructions to Mr. Furniss.

Same subject. Ilaitlan Government promises nottoclosestoresofAmericancitizens of Syrian original

Same subject, Incloses note from Foreign Officedated Jan. 29 1912 referring to Mr. Fui ss noteenclosedd with his'di'spatch 1012 of Jan. 16), anddenies that Haiti"is acting in the Syrian mattercontrary to International or Ilaitien law.

Same subject. Haitian Government has permittedOttoman stibects of Syrian origin an extension oftime to Sept. 30 for closing out their stocks, in pur-suance of the good offices of the French Legation,Very few Syrians remain in HaitI.

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No. From anai to whom. Date. Subject. Page.

1912.1093 Same to saue ............... July 5 Message of tho Presi(lent an(i Report of the Minister 521

for Foreign Affairs, Incloses copies of the fore-going.

Same to same (telegam).... Aug. 8 Death of Pretident l.econte. Announges the ncel- 547dental killing of the President by an explosion inthe palace.

Sauio to same (telegram) . do..... docognition of Presdnt Auglste. The oath of 547office was administered to President TancrtdeAuguste Aug, 8.

bir. Mft~os to Mr. Knox.... Oct. 3 Sameasubject. Transmits President Augiste's letter 547announcing to President Taft his election to exer-cise the executive power.

Air. Knox to Mr. Furniss.... Oct. 28 Same suibje0t. lncloses coPy of a letter from Presl- 548dent Taft to President Auguste referring to thelatter's lett er announcing his election, and express-Ing President Taft's best wishes.

HONDURAS.

Mr. Knox to 'Mr. Mctreerytelegramu).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Bryce.....

Mr. Knox to Mr. McCrewry(telegram).

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1911.Jan. 11

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Jan. 16

,Jan. 26

Mr. McCreery to Mr. Knox Jan. 31(telegram).

Mr. Conant to Mr. Knox.... Feb. 6

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Lazo .... Feb.

Mr. Conant to Mr. Knox .... I Feb.

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Mr. Wilson to Mr. Lazo........do.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Cullom... .1 Feb. 13

Mr.lWIlson to Mr. McCreery(telegram).

Mr. Lazo to Mr. Knox.......

Mr. Mc(reery to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Feb.

Feb.

Feb.

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Mar. Knox to Mr. Lato......Mr. MeCreery to Mr. Knox..

Mr. Knox to various Senatorsi

Mr. McCreery to M4r. Knox..

Mr. Knox to Mr. Cullom....

Mr. Knox to the Senate("ommittee.

Mr. Wright to Mr. Knox....

Mar. 4

Mar. 25

May 3

...do.....

May 18

May 24

Aug. .10

Financial affairs. Memorandum prepared by theDepartment of State concerning the proposed ad-justmeot of the debt of Honduras by the UnitedStates.

3Same subject. The loan convention between theUnited States and H1onduras was signed Jan. 10 bythe plenipoteutiarles at Washington.

Samesubject. The loan convention was signed Jan.10.

Samesubject. The text of the loan convention sentthe Minister Jan. 3 is accurate, save the (late p)ara-graph.

Same su~)ect. Text o1 the loan convention submit-led to (.ongress, together with a message from thePresident urging its approval.

Samesubject. Thle Hollnduran Congress rejected theloan convention Jan. 31.

Same subject. Submilts his expert opinion, as re-quested by the department, on the fnancial as-peeLs of the proposed loan by American bankers.

Same subject. The 1)epartmnt has concluded Itspreliminary examination 6f the loan contract.

Same subject. The changes made in the loan con-tract smee his letter of Feb. 6 do not modify hisviews then expressed.

Samesubject. the loan contracts are satisfactory tothe bankers, who are ready to execute them whenthe Mbinster is proparod to do so.

Same subject. gubmnits a detailedd account of thenegotiation of the loan convention, and incloses acopy of the loan contract.

Same subject. The loan contracts were executed inEnglish on Feb. 15.

Same subject. The Minister has executed the loancontracts.

Samcsubject. Tlhe Ilon(dtran Asseml'ly on Feb. 20prohibited the concltusion of any loan contractpending a report. by a special commission.

Samie subject. Incloses copies, for the Senate Com-inittee on Foreign Rolat ions, of the remarks by thebankers attorney, Mr. Jennings, before that com-mittee.-

Same subject. The loan contract has been fled Inthe Departmeunt of State.

Same subject. Incloses copy of a manifesto of theH1onduran Congress explaining its rejection of theloan convention.

Same subject. Informs the member of the SenateCommittee on Foreign lRelations of the reasons forattitude of the Department in favor of the loanconvention.

Same subject. Incloses an article from 1El NuevoTempo in support of the loan convention.

Samesubject. Accepts invitation to he present at ameeting May 24 of the Senate Committee on For-eign 116lations.

Same subject. Statement in favor of the loan con-vention.

Same subject. Mr. Zemurray was empowered onAug. 29 by the President of eonduras to negotiatein the United States a loan of $500,000.

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HOND.URAS---Continued.

4No. From and to whom. 1)ate. Subject. Page.

Mr.'Wbito to Mr. Knox ....1912.

Feb. 4

,Mlr. Knox to Mr. Chillom ... };Feb 6

Mr. DAvila to Mr. Wilson. . . Feb. 16

Mr. Wilson to Mr. White(telegram).

Mir. White to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Same to same (telegram).. .'bMr. White to Mr. Knox....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. White(telegram).

...do.....

Feb. 16

Feb. 27...do....

-Feb. 29

65 IMr. Wllso'i to Mr. White.... 3Mar. 6

Honduran offiotals -to Mr.Knox.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Cullom...

Mr. White to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mar. 18

Apr. 13

.............................. Apr.'Mr. DAvila to Mir. Knox-........do.

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Mr. Sheldon to Mr. Knox...

'President l'onllla to Presl-dent Taft.

Mr. We-ler to Mr. Clark(telegram).

May 15

June 5

June 8

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Mr. Wexler to Mr. Clark .-..

Mr. Belden to Mr. Knox... June 13

Mr. Knox to Mr. Wexler. ... I June 18

President I'uaft to Prsiident JulyBonillla. I

July 10

Sarne stibject.. Inaloses the terms or the loan contract, negotiated by Mr. 7Zemurray, between lion-durasani theN"Jhitnoy Central National .iank ofNNOW.Orleans for'T S50OO0.

Samesul~ject. Refers to his Feb. 13 11ol and stat esthat tho loan contract therein 'mentioned haslnpse1 by limitation of time.

Visit oft the oSecretary of State to Honduras. Ex-pressosthopleasureIt.willgive londuras to receiveM~r. Knox.

Samesubject. Asks how long it will tak-o to makethe round trip, Toguolgalpa to Amapaia.

Samosubjoct. TheToun(d trial) wll require six days.

Samesubject. InquOrTsfordat oisFinancial affairs. 'he loaIi negotiated by Mr.

Zomurrzy was approved Feb. 26 by the HoonduranCongress, with certain signifleant alterstions,

Visit of the Soeretary of State to lionduras. It willbe Impossible for the Secretary to give the timeneessary to go to Toeguigalpa.

Financial affairs. Acknowledges his No. 85. In.striiots liln to do all he can to obtain ratificationof the loaniconventIon.

Visit f the, Secretary oftte t6o HIonduras. Speech-es of wlcomo, and^ replies of Mr. Knox.

Financiial allairs. Refers to the Department's Feb.6 and Informs him of the loan negotiations of HIon-duras with th0 W~hitney 13anlk, and tlhe terms.

Samesubject. The Preident of llonduras will notagain submit the present loan convention to theAssembly, but is disposed to favor some new con-:vention.

Samesijoct. MemorandumoIfthe Depsrtment onthe status of theloan negotiations.

.Same subject. Ilnfonrms him that the HonduranCongrns disap~roved the loan convention Jan. 31.

same sibject. i-eports mlore fully the substance ofhis telegram of Apr. 13.

Samsubject. Introduces Mr. Sol Wexler, of theWhite Barnk.

Visit uifthc Sereotaiiyof State-to londurms. ITon-duras is cordially appreciative of the visit of Secre-tary -Knox as l)octor Mcmibreflo, on special mis-sion, wRill ste in person. :

Finanolalaffairs. ThePresident of Hondiuias cablesthat in case of (dillronces between Honduras andthoebankers, H1ondluras would acce 'pt.as arbitratorthe COhief Justice of the Supreme Court of theUnited States. Mr. Wexlor desires to knowwhether or not this would b)0 as suitable for thebankers as if the arbitrator wore the Secretary ofState.

Samusxtubject, Memorandum of thle Department ofa-conversatlon with Sir. Zemurray, who was in-formed uIrolllcially what the best lilan for arbitra-tion would 1e, in the informal and unotficial opin-ion ofthe D)epartment.

Sanmo su1bjc0t. Refers to his telegram of June 8 andmakes further inquiries on the subject of arbltra-tion.

Same subject. Incloses notes that passed betweenthe (loverimnelts (if Honduras and Salvador re-lating to the latter's offer of its good offices In thefinancial affairs of Honduras.

Same subject. Acknowledges his telegram of June8 and his letter of Junnoe 11; the matter referred tohas been taken up with Mr. Zemurray.

Visit of tho Soeretary of State to Hoonduras. DoctorMembretlo has presented Ills Excellency's letterof June 5, the sentiments of which are cordiallyreciprocated.

ExtradItion convention ibotween the United Statesand Honduras; text.

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ITALY.

No. From and to whom. Date. Subject. Pae

1912.16U35 Signor Catalanlito Mr. Knox. Oct. 18 War with Turkey. Annioulnces concluslon of a 632

treaty of peace a laut.satin, Oct. 18. tc(luestsrecognition of ldallian sovereignty over Tripoli and

Mr. Adee to Signor Catalanli. Oct. 21 Same subject. Refers to his note of Oct. 18, with 632which this Government Is much gratified.

111 Mr. Knox to Mr. O'Brien... Dec. 5 Same subJect. 1Rofers to the Ambassador's Oct. 30. 633The Department will instruct him later In regardto the question of its extraterrltorial rights inTripoli aiid Cyrenalca.

JAPAN.

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Knox.....1912,

Mar. 5

Mr Chinda to Mr. Knox.... I Mar. 6

Mr. Noville to Mr. Knox....J Apr. 22

86 Mr. Bryan to Mr. Knox-.....I June 14

Mr. Chinda to Mr. Knox....

President Taft to the Em-press Dowager (telegram).

President Ta t to EmperorYoshihito (telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Bryan (tele-gram).

July 29

... do.....

...do.....

...do.....

Mfr. KnoxtoViscount Uchi- ...do.....da (telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Chinda. . . - July 30

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Knox.....

Viscount Uchida to Mr.Chinda.

President Taft to EmperorYoshihito.

Viscount UchidaBryan.

to Mr.

Aug. 2

Aug. 12

Aug. 13

Aug. 17

367 | Mr. Scidmore to Mr. Knox. .j Aug. 23

43 |Mr. Adee to Mr. Bryan ......- I Sept. 7

Mr. Chinda to Mr. Adee ..... Oct. 11

Mr. Adee to Mr. Chinda.....I Oct. 16

Mr. Scldmore to Mr. Knox..1 Nov. 2

Mr. Knox to President Taft.1 Nov.

Tokio Exhibition. Transmits notification of aban-donment of the project to hold an international ex-hibition In Tokyo in 1917.

Same subject. Copy of instructions-from the Japa-nese Foreign OMfc to notify this Government ofthe abandonimeint of the projected internationalexposition at Tokyo. s o o t

Laud laws of Chosen, Transmits ordinances of theGovernment General of Chosen relating to regis-tration of land titles, effective Apr 1, 1912.

Same subject. Refers to his Feb. 7, 1911, and In-closes copy of a dispatch of June 7, 1912, from theConsul General at Seoul, enclosing a circular issuedthat day notifying foreigners to present evidencesof title to their lands. Inclosos also his own notedated June 14 on the subject to the Japanese For-eign Office.

Death of Emperor Mutsuhito. Notification of IllsMaj sty's death July 30 (Japanese time).

Samesubject. Expression of condolence.

Samesubject. Expression of condolence.

SamesubJect. Instnrction to make suitable expres-sion of the sympathy of the President, the Gov-ernment, and the people of the United States.

Same subJect. Expression of sympathy,

Samesubject. Acknowledges Mr. Chinda's July 29and informs him that he has conveyed the sadnews to th 1President, who has already sent his ex-pressions of condolence.

Land laws of Chosen. Refers to his June 14 and in-closes the answer of the Japanese Foreign Office tohis note of June 14,

Death of Emperor Mutsuhlto. Copy of an instruc-tion to transmit the gratification of Emperor Yo-shihito at the appointment of Mr. Knox as SpecialAmbassador to assist at the obsequies of Ills late

Same subject. The Secretary ol Stite, Mr., (nox,will be the President's personal Special Ambassa-dor at the obsequies of the lateEmperor, if a ree-able to His Majesty; and will be accompanied byG(enerl P'ershing and Admiral Reynolds.

Samesubject. Conveys the thanks of His Majestyfor the appointment of the Secretary of State torepresent this Government at the obsequies of thelate Empieror Mutsuhlto. I

Land laws ot Chosen. Incloses an ordinance andregulktlons datos' Aug. 13 relating to land surveysand titles.

Same subject. Arpproves; the Ambassador's actionas reported in h s Aug. 2, 1912. Notes with satis-faction that the new land laws of Chosen are not in-tended to affect in any way the validity of consularregistrations.

Accession of Emperor Yoshthlto. Transmits theautograph letter of EmIperor Yoshllito announc-ing the death of Emperor Mutsuhito, and his ownaccession to the throne.

Samesubject. The autotra p letter of the Emperorhas been laid before the President, whose replywill be delivered by the American Ambassador.

Land laws of Chosen. Incloses semiofficial publica-tion stating that issue of title deeds will be unnec-essary under the new laws.

Death of the Emperor Mutsuhlito. Report of theSpecial Ambassador of his mission.

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LIBERIA

No.! From and to whom. Date.j Subject. Page.. _ __ . ...~~~~~_ --.10 | Mr.Cram to Ur. Knox..............1911.

10 I Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox ....I Apr. I 17

10 I Mr. Knox to Mr. Crum......M May 26

1912.2b Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox ...........I... Jan. 8

Same to same (telegram).... I Jan. 10

Mr. Knox to Mr. Crum (tele-gram).

Same to same (telegram) ...

Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (tele-gram).

...do.....

Jan. 11

Jan. 13

Same to same (telegram) ....I...do..

Mr. Knox to Mr. Crum (tele-gramn).

Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (tele-gram).

Jan. 17

Jan. 23

Mr. Knox to Mr. Falkner ...I Jan. 26

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crum....I Feb. 13

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Falkner. Feb. 23

Mr. Wilson to Kuhn, Loeb& Co.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Skinner(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crum(telegram).

Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (tele-gram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Lyon(telegramn).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crumn(telegram).

Feb. 29

Mar. 7

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Mar. 12

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I...do.....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Jusserand. Mar. 13

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crum(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Falkner(telegram),

Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (tele-gram).

Mr. NVilson to Mr. Crum(telegram).

Mar. 27

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Reorganization of the li{berian Frontier ForcetinderAmerican officers. Transmits request of the llbe-Tian government for the nomination of Americanarmy officers.

Samesubject. The matter of appointment of Amer-ican officers will receive consideration.

Disturbances on the Afnglo-Liberian Frontier. Re-ports that ani encotnter took plaee in the neutralzonebetween Liberian and British troops, fourLibeflanis being killed.

Reorganiliio of the Lilberin Frontier Fore uunderAmerican officers. The Preside nt of Liberia re-quests the designation of American officers.

Same subject, Officers are ready to undertake thework, provided commissions are issued and allow-ances are majde. "

Finanelal IaffaIrs. Instruction to send to Depart-ment full statement of Libertanh fnances'for 1911.

Samesubject. Receints for fiscal year ending Sept.30, 19i1 $478,000; disbursements $490,000; float ingdebt $261,000. The General Receiver is atxlollslyexpected. The Government absolutely confidentIt can meet the requirements for the new loan.

Reorganization of the Liberian Frontier Force underAmerican officers. Jiberian ILegislature madeprovision for salary and housing of American oM-cers.

Financial affairs. Increase of floating debt of $200,-000 shows had management; and as the Loan Actmakes no provisions or new debts,this Govern-ment may have to withdraw its sanction of theloan agreement.

Same subject. Explains causes of Increase of float-ng deb-t and that the real debt was only $111,000.

Retrencl~ment and reform measures have been in-trodlucod;

Samesubject. The Frcnch Ambassador states thathis Government has appointed Mr. Frederic Wolfto be Frenoh Receiver of Liberian customs in ac-cordance with the loanliagreement.

Reorganization of the Liberlan Frontier Force underAmeriean, officers. American officers expect toleave shortly for Monrovia to take up thls work.

Financial aftairs. T~hoe;I)opartment has intorinedthe i1beriall overnment of necessary terms ofsettlement with individual, creditors of Liberiaprior to negotiation of the new loan.

Samesubject. The loan agreement as now amendedappears satisfactory to the I)epartment.

Same subject. Informs him that he is ap pointedSpecial Representative of Dr. Falkner, FinancialRepresentative of Lilberia.

Reorganization of the liberian Frontier Force unlerAmerlcan officers. Inustncts to obtain authorityfor the Liberian Consul-General to sign contractswith American ex-army officers.

Same subject. Transmits telegram to Conssul-G(en-.eral Lyon authorizing him to sign contracts withAmerican officers.

Same subject. Transmits above telegram.Financial affairs. ILoan agreemeniits all signe( Mar.

7. General Receiver Reed lage lClark will leavefor Europe Mar. 14.. Special Representative Sk in-ner will meet Mr. Clark in Iondon and begin ne-gotiations with Europea creditors.,

Same subject. Inclos-s copy of the loan agreement.[Same to the Britlsh and German Ambassadors.]

SamesubJeet. 1)r. Falkner hears that Liberia willprobably defatlt on Interest of 1871 loan. Bank-ers wanr statement of receipts for last six monthsand other information.

Some subject. Instructs him to wait In London forfurther instructions.

same subject. Money has been cabled to Londlonto pay Interest on IAi7 loan.

I)isturliances onl the Anglo-Liberian frontier. TheBritish governmentt complains of noncomplianceby Liberian officials with the Anglo-1 iberianfrontleragreement. Instructs to bring the ntatterto the attention of the Liberian Government andto urge that steps be taken to settle the incident.

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From and to whom.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reid (tel-egram).

Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Knox..

Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (tele-gram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reid (tel-egrai).

Mr. Clark to Mr.gram).

Mr. Wilson to(telegram).

Date.

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Knox (tele- Apr.

Mr. Clark I Apr.

Mr. Skinner to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Skinner(telegram).

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16871 Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reld.....1 Apr. 11

Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (tel-egram).

Apr. 12

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reid (tel- Apr. 15egram).

Mr. Berustorif to Mr. KnX.. Apr. 22

Mr. Crunm to Mr. Knox (tel-

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Skinnertelegram).

Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (tel-egram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crum(telegram).

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10141 Mr. Wilson to Mr. Jiuserand.1 May 15

85 Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bernstorff .1..do. .

Mr. WIlson to Mr. Crom..-.. ...do....

Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (tel-egram).

May 16

Same to same (telegram).... ,..do...

Mr. Knox to Mr. Falkner...1 May 18

Subject.

Same subject. Advises him of above telegram andinstruoks to request the British Government tohave patience for a satisfactory solution or thetroulbre,

Financial affairs. Requests rotation of the Receiversat port of, Monrovia.

Disturbanices on the Angli-Liberlan frontier. Re-ports steps taken by tho lilberian Government tobring the incident to a satisfactory conclusion.

Same subject. Transmits above telegram and ex-presses hope that the liritish Government will bepatient and show leniency toward the LiberianGovernment.

Finaneial affairs. Ile understands that the GermanReceiver must he stationed permanently at Mon-

rovia.: Considers this unfortunate and that Re-ceivers should rotate.

Same subject. Nothing has been agreed on con-cerning duration of German Receiver's tenure atMonirovia. French request for rotation seemsequitable.

Same subject. Creditors are pressing for promptsettlement.

Samesubject. Liberian Government cabled £1,750on Mar. 28 to pay interest on 1871 loan. Instruc-tions of Mar. 27 coiifirmed.

Dliturbances on the Angloliberiian frontier. Ad-vises him that American oflicmrs are on their wayto Lilbria to reorganize :the Frontier Forme andthat the IDepartinont expects improvement in theconditions on the frontier.

Same sul)ject. The British (Governmenzt will exer-cise all possible forbearance and has suspendedaction against Liberia.

Same subject, Instructs 'to express appreciationnfor action reported in hIs telegram of the 12th inst.

Financial affairs The;:German Government in-tendfs to 3ay to t0i6,Fronch Government that underthe loan agreement the General ReceiverIs toddirect the Reeivers and therefore has the right, toasswn thom tofthetierent posts.; that the Govern-ment of the United States, prior to conclusion ofthe agreement pr omisedl the Monrovia post to theGerman Receievr; that this, and the ad(lditionalright under the a niet to represent the (len-eral Receiver in his absence, were essential condi-tions that, Germany can not now give up. Re-(uUests opinion of the Dle artmnent on the foregoing.

Reorganization of the Libeirian Frontier Force byAmeriecn officers. Reports arrival of officers.

Financial affairs. Instructs him to proceed withnegotiations.

Disturbances on the Anglo-Liberian frontier. TheLiberian Government req nests the appointmentof Capt. Young, Military Attaclid, on the LiberianBoundary Commission.

Same subject. Capt. Young, Military Attachd, cannot accept appert mont from Lberian Govern-ment

Financial :afairs. Replies to his note of Mar. 30.Considers that to maintain equitable conditions,the German Receiver Is entitled to the Monroviapost, other compensating concessions having beenheretofore made to (Ireat Britain and France.

Same Subject. Acknowledges his Apr. 22; by way. of reply, ncloes copy of the note of May 15 to

Mr. Asscand.Same subject. Refers to Mr. Clark's Apr. 5 and

Department's Apr. 8 and Incloses the correspond-ence relating to the Monrovia post for the GermanReceiver.

Disturbanoe on the AngleiAberian frontler. Capt.Young has recommended Capt. Ballard for ap-pointment on bundary commiuslon and reoom-mendation has been accepted by Liberian Gov-ernment.

Same subject. British Consul General compln ofnonappearance of Cooper and Lomax at Monroviato .wercharges. Nnereabouts unknown.

Financial affairs. Transmits information from Mr.Skier concerniugsottlements with creditors, and6l-day delay in concluding the"

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LIBERIA-Continued.

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Mr. Knox to Mr. Crum (tel-egram).

Mr. Knoxegram).

to

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Mr. Reid (tel- I... do...

Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (tol-egram).

May 23

Mr. Skinner to Mr. Knox June(telegram).

Mr. Falkner to Mr. Kno ....do.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Skinner(telegram).

Mr. ('rum to Mr. Knox (tel-

egram).Same to same (telegram) ....

Mr. Knox to Mr. Crum (tel-egram).

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June

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Mr. Knox to Kuhn. Loeb &Co.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Cram (tele-gram).

Mr. Skinner to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Crum (tele-gram).

Mr. Crum to Mr.gram).

July 10

July 11

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July 12

Knox (tele- I July 18

Mr. Adee to Mr. Cumm (tele-gram).

Mr. de Is Rocca to Mr. Knox.

Mr. Cumm to Mr. Knox (tele-gram).

July 19

...do...

July 29

Sameto sazne(telegram)....4 July 31

Mr. Knox to Mr. Crum(tel-gram).

Aug. 14

Disturbances on the Anglo-Liberlian frontier. TheBritish Government reports further trouble on the

frontier. Instructs to urge imlme(iate action torestore order.

Samesubject.: Advises him that the American of1A-eers enriod 1v the Liberian Uovernment to reor-

ganize he Frorttier Force have arrived at Monro-via, and it is believed that conditions will soon

Improve.Same 8ubjebt. Liberian Government doing its ut-

most to have the acc'used officials, Lonax andCoorr brought to Monrovia, and begs continuedgoodIofices oFthe United States Government withthe Government of Great Britain.

Financial affairs. Loan negotiations have beenconcluded'.

Same subject )icusses the problem presented byGerman creditors concerning debts subsequent to

ec. 31, 1910.Same subject. Instruction to tell Geriman creditors

that Dr. Falkner will urge desired settlement.Same subject. General Receelir Clarktawaits oimI

elal notification before asumring control of customs.Disturbances on the Anglo-Liberian frontier. Cooper

and Lomax brought: to Monlrovia to-day.Samesubet. -Thle British Government reports the

murder of eight. native chiefs and that Lomaxand Coo pr were present and coiinived. Inistructsto ask : r a searching Invctigation that guiltyparts may-bebrought to justice.

Financial :aairs. Recommends that Clark consti-tute the Receiyrship in form on July I and thenawait approval by bankers of terms of settlementwith creditors.,

Same subject. It alppears that the fuinctions of the-new receivership.are inconsistent wvithl the oldagreement(t(Erlanger). Therefore It will be estab-lished In form only for the present.

Same subject. Bankers expect to issue bonds assoon as formally authorized by Liberia.

Same suibect, Credltors demand interest at 5 percent from July~l 1.

Samesubject. Liberia muist retain sums due FiscalAgent as of July 1,: .I-nstructs h in to have Clarkenter into 6the functions-of Ggeneral Receiver nec-essary to secure -omch stiums,:

Same subject. iberia will p lace stns: dti FiscalAgent to Clark's credit provided no inicrest on out.standing loans wl~l be required after June 30.

Samesubect. Instructs t ioinform Clark that inter-est on ohl loans will ruln Hntil flnal adjulstment; butif Liberian Government will deposit the sums dueunder new loan agreement, no other interest pay-ment will b necessary. The reservations madeunder old loans will revert to Liberia when theloans are canceled.

Same subject. The Frenc Government assents tothe assignment of the (lerman Receiver to theMonrovt post; but, as this arrangement disturbsthe eqblise between France, ermany andGreat Britain in Liberia, ina copensation D rancedesires that the United Statesadimit the proprietyof granting* her such facilities as m.ay be requiredfor rectifying the Franco-Tiberian boundary,and also favor assignment of -the French Receiv-er to the post nearest that boundary, ;Same subject. Mfr. Lange h held the posts of Re-ceiver and of Vice Consul 6together- for some time,and will not resign the latter unilt the full estab-lishment of the recelvershilp. -'rho Liberian Gov-ernment oonsequiently will Ifntiate to Germanythat Lango's evetmlattur wll be revoked uponcomplete establish.thent of Receivership.

same sutbjet. Rep lies to Department's Juiv 19that Clark urges holding at- Morovia of InferesLunder old loans or offsetting payment thereofagainst the new loan. Double payment of'inter-est wlll cripple the Rcivershp

Same subject. It Is impossible to prevent doublepayment of interest until cancellation of old loans,but the advances will ultimately bo returned toLIberia

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LIn ERIA-C-ontinued.

No. From and to whom. Date. Subject. Page..~~~~~ _ Z.

Mr. Crum to Mr. Knox (tele-grain).

1912.Aug. 19

Mr. Hianiel to Mr. Knox....1 Aug. 23

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Haniel. . .. Sept. 11

to Mr. de la I...do.

,Mr. Wilson to Mr.I Herrick.. ...do.....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Leishman.I.. do.

Mr. WVilson to Mr. Reid .... do.....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crum(telegram).

Mr. Blndy to Mir. Knox(telegram).

Sept. 12

Sept. 22

&1 Sameto same ........... I Oct. 12

21271 Mr. Phillips to Mr. Knox.... I Oct. 16

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crum(telegram).

Nov. 23

Mr. Bundy to Mr. Knox....1 Nov. 29

Same to same ....... . I Nov. 30

Same to same (telegram) .... I Dec.Mr. Knox to Mr. Bundy

(telegram).Mr. lBundy to Mr. Knox....

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Dec. 9

Same to same.........I Dec. 19

Mr. Bundy Dec. 21

Same subject. Liberian Government can not uin-derstand why, if it Is expected to be satisfied withthe bankers' assurances concerning repayment ofadvances, the bankers should not on their part ac-cept l.iberia's assuircs of )ayment. Double in-torcst paymentt is unjust.

Samesu ject. Mr. Lange inten(1s to resign the con-stulship as soon as he becomes Receiver, but l.be-na demands his resignation before that event.Germany objects, and sees no harm in Receiversbeing also Consuls.

Same subject. 'rhe Department does not agreewith the German Government that the doubletenure of office would lbe'eunobjectionable Mrid re-gards Liberia's position as reasonable. The diffi-culty couki he easily avolded by the prompt ap-pointment of a new German consull.

Same subject. Answers-his July 19; does not agreewith Fraance that the assignment of the GermanReceiver to Monrovia upsets tho e(Jlllibrium be-tween the Governments concerned. Boundaryrectification as a proportionate counterpoise theDepartment can not seriously entertai n this ques-tion is in any event inappropriate at the presentjuncture.

Same subject. Transmits correspondence withFranee and Germany in regard to Receivers' p(4tsand Mrn? Lange's double tenure, and instriuets toexpress this (Government's confidence In France'scontinued support of the loan.

Same subject. 1nstrue tion of same tenor as to Air.Herrick,

Same subject. Instruction of same tenor as to Mr.Herrick, adding an expression of thanks for GreatBritaln's hearty cooperation in the loan matter.

Same subject. TRefers to his July 29. Summarizesthe correspondence with France and Germany.

Disturbances on the Anglo-Liberian frontier. Re-ports trial and acquittal, on the charge of murder,of Lomax an(i Cooper.

Reorganization of the Liberian Frontier Force underAmerican officers. Transmits report of the Mili-tary Attachd on the present state of the FrontierForce.

Disturbances on the Anglo,-Liberian frontier. In-closes a note from the Liberian Minister at Londonconcerning the trial and acquittal of Lomax andCooper.

Financial affairs. As the three Receivers have nowbeen appointed Clark should at once organize thoReceivership, remit all sums received for 1912 loan,and make hill r". -rt.

Same subject. I rpaitment's Nov. 23 transmittedto Clark. Incl e Jocumeionts evidencinigthattheReceivership camie into full operation on Nov. 20.

Samesubject. Reviews the steps taken toward or-ganizing the Receivership, and incloses the corre-spondence in regar(i to Mr. Lange's double tenure.

Same subject. ('ark, general Receiver, will insiston his right to locate Receivers, which they deny.

Same subject. Department approves Clark'scourse.

Same subject. Incloses correspondence concerningthe assignment of Receivers.

Message of the P'resident of Liberia to the Legisla-ture. Text.

Financial affairs. Directs him to repeat to ClarkDepartment's Instruetions to assign French andBritish Receivers to their respective boundaryports.

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Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox (tel-egram).

President Taft to Grand1)uchess Marie Adelaide(telegram).

1912.Feb. 25

Feb. 26

Death of Grand Duke William of Luxemburg.Announces.

Samesubject. Condolence.........................

Mr. WVilsonRocca.

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LUXEMBURG-continued.

No. From and to whom. Date. SuPject. Page.

1912.Grand Duchess Mario Ade- Feb. 28 Sameisubject. Acknowledgesabovotelegram .702

laido to President raft(telegram).

6 Mr. lBryce to Mr. Knox..... Apr. 4 Same subject. Ineloses letter from Grand Duchess 702Marie Anne announcing the death of Grand DukeWilliam and that the regency will be continue(luntil the attainment of majority by Grand D)uchcssMarie Adelaide,

23 Mr. Wilson to MIr. ryce........ May 8 Same subject. Incloses a letter from the President 703acknowledging above letter.

.............................. June 18 Accession of Grand l)uchss Marie Adelaide to the 703Throne of I~uxemburg. Speech from the-Thronebefore the Chamber of Deputies. Text.

Mr. l3ryce toMr. Knox. Aug. 7 Same subject. Incloses letter from the Grand 7041)uchess Marie Adelaide announcing.

Mr. Adee to Mr. Bailey .Sept. 28 Same subject. Incloses letter from the President 705acknowledging above letter.

MEXICO.

Mr. \ 'ilson to Mr. Knox....1911.

May 23

Samlie to same ......... I June 7

Same to sam.. I June 15

Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson....1 Juno 16

Mfrr. Wilson to Mr. Knox...I Juno 23

Mir. Knox to Mr. Wilson.. -.I June 27

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox....

Samlie to same...............

June 30

July 6

422 Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson...I July 12

Same to same...............

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox....

July 13

July 20

Air. Daring to Mr. Knox... . Aug.

Same to same............... Aug.

2

9

Same to same.......... I Aug. 16

Mr. Knox to Mr. Dearing... . Aug. 17

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dearing..

Same to saine.

Aug. 22

Aug. 31

American claims for damages growing o.it of therevolution. These are being received and filed intho Embassy.

Same subject, The diplomatic corps desiree to actjointly In bringing foreign claims before the Mexi-can (Yoverninent. Incloses a letter to this effectfrom tho Spanish Minister.

Same subject. A court of claims has been estab-lished by the Mexican Government to deal withclaims for damages arising from the lato revolu-tioII. Comment oln its personnel.

Same subject. Approves his action as (Iescril)e(d inhis No. 581 relate lig to filling of claims in the E}m-bassy; instructs him to distribute claims circularto claimants.

Same subject. Incloses circular instrtion hohCassent to consuls regarding claiMs.

Same subject. Acknoevlcdges his No. 634 an(l dIc-sires details of propose(I jOint action by (liplo-matic corps.

Samesubject. Acknowledges Department's No. 376and reports compliance therewitl).

Sameosubject. Acknowledges l)epartmcnt's No.398;incIoses rules of the new claims commission; assksfor instructions as to the attitude to take towardit and the manner of akivisinig claimants.

Samesubject. Acknowvledges his No. 6192, approveshis action and instructs t.o follow inclosed listruc-tion in advising claimants.,

Samle subject. Acknowledges his No. 672 and ap-proves his act im as therein stated.

Samei subject. Refers to )cpartment's No. 376;transinits note from Foreign Office requesting toknow whether clainis submit ted to It by the Em-bassy are to be i)resented to the new clainis coin-

Sallme subject. Refers to D)epartment's No. 122;liciloses Emwassy's instruction to claimants asamen(edd.

Discrimination against Amnerican railway emnploy-eos. Mexican emploYees will strike in or(ler toforce discharge of Americanm employees. Mr.1)earing has requested the Mexican Governmentto give a hearing to the latter's representatives.

Samesubject. Givesstatistical information regard-ing railroad e Cnploeees.

American claims. Ac;know ledges his No. 734; in-stramcts to advise the Foreign Oflice that Americanclaimants will be referred In the first instance totheclaims ommnission, diplomatic measures beingreserved fort utwe uoosidesor .

Saein subjects Aeknowlodga Embassy's No. 712and refers him to D)epartmueas No. 476 for thedesired instructions.

D)iscrimilnation against Ar.merieuJ railway employ-oes. Acknowledges receipt of his No. 8;20 and ro-questscopies of the pubiicatiw qjuated.

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MEXICO-Continued.

From and to whom.

Same to Samr...............

Date.

1911.Aug. 31

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox.... Sept. 19

Same to same (tolegramn) .... I Sept. 20

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Mr. W'ilson to(telegram).

Sept. 22

Mr. Knox I Oct.

Same to same (telegram) .... Oct.

2

9

Mr. A(leo to Mr. Wilson .... | Oct. it

10191 Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox. . .

Same to same (telegram) ....Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson

(telegram).Mr. Ad(ee to Mr. Wilson.....

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Oct.Nov.

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bIr. Wilson to Mr. Knox.. . Nov. 22

Same to same (telegram). . -I Nov. 25

Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson(telatramn).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson. ..

Mr. Knox to HNr. Wieker-sham.

Nov. 27

1)ec. 2

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Mr. Knox to Mr. Lascuraln..1 Jan.

12031 Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox....1 Jan.

Mr. Knox(telegram)

to Mr. Wilson I Ian.).

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American claims. Acknowlodges his No. 762 andsuggests an alteralion of thle Embassy's chlliIscircular, and of forfi of claims note to thoe ForeignOffice.

Same subject. Transmits message of President (10

la 13arra, in which reference is made to foreignclaims.

Sumao subject. It is reported that the claims comn-mission wiligive priority toolaims made by Mexi-cans; rouelsts instructions; suggests In(iuirywhether tho report is true.

Samesubject. Instructstoaddresstlhe Foreign O)f-fRee as suggested In hiF Sept. 20; if the report i'

tnre, to add to thoilquiry that if the GovernmentIs In accord with the commission, further resort tothe latter would seem useless, and diplomaticmeasures will become nocessarv.

,Same subject. Department's instruction of Sept.22 complied with. Hie has also requested an ex-tension of time to Nov. 1.

Samesubject. Time extended to Nov. 1, claims tobe filed with the Foreign Office which will pre-sent theni to the claims commission.

Samlie subject. Claimants aro being advised to pre-sent claims to the l)epautment or Elmbassy fortransmission informally through diplomatic chami-nels, bhut discialming for thiIs Government any

guaranty of collecting thorn.Same snb)oet. Transmnits claims circular prepared

in accordance with instrutetion of Oct. 11.

Samesubject. Further extension of tinio refusee.Same subject. The Department will seek further

time through Mexico's confidential relpresentat ive.Samesubject. Actioi of the Ailassad(lor al)prOvO(i

in stating to certain claimants that this Govern-ment has waived no rights to present claims dip.lomatically by advising initial presentation to the

commissions. (lives rmxsons for p)roferring not tomake diplomnatie representations.

Same subject. Instruction to request extension oftime to Jan. 1, 1912.

Same subject. Requests further general instruc-tions to clailmlts. Suggests that all claims not

vet before the commission be l)resented en massdiplomatically.

Samesubject. Time extended to Dec. 31; claims togo through Foreign Ofllce. All claimants will be

notified.Samesubject. Instrucet.ion to thak tlhe loreign Of.

flee for extension of time.Same subject. Aoknowvledgos his No. 1083 and re-

fers him to T)epartment's Oct. It for information

aboutinstructionstoclalimianits; approves his Nov.

25 as to notifying (lulalmauts. The Department isnot Inclined to pr sent claims en masse diplomat-ically, as suggested.

Political affairs. Incloses note from Mexican Am-bassador of l)ec. 30, 1911, reqniesting inore vigilantmaintenance of the neutrality laws of the U. S.Trhe I)epartment of State draws a clear distinc-tion between the enforcement of those laws andactivities desired by the Mexican (lovernmneutwhIch, If carried out would be equivalent to par-tielpating wvithl that bovcrninenit In putting down

revoltitlon--activitles incoml)atible with thleneutrality of the United Sttcates.

Same subject. Acknowledges his note of Dec. 30,1911, requesting stricter enforcement of the neu-trality laws of the United States, the note hns beencopied to thle Attorney General for such action ashe may find suitable.

Samesubject. Incloses note from thle 'Mexlean Por-egn Oflce relative to seditious prop)agalina fromwithin the United States by VAsquez (drnez.

American claims. Instructs to express to the For-eign Office this government'ss dissatisfaction withthe attitude of the Mexican Govornment towardAmerican claims, particularly those arising fromborder engagements at D)ouplas and 1l Plaso, andat Agna P'rieta anud Ciudad luAroz; but It finds Itnow necessary Informally to request prompt at-tentlou to the latter.

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MRXICO--Continued.

From and to whom.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Date.

1912.Jan. 10

12041 Same to same do....

Mfr. Knox to Mr.(telegram).

Wilson Jan. 13

Mfr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Jan. 16

Same tosame ........ ... do....

Same to same (telegram) ... Jan. 17

Mr. Knox to Air. Wilson(telegram).

Mir. Wilson(tr cgram).

Janl. 18

to Mr. Knox Jan. 22

12241 Same to same .......... I Jan.

12471 Same to same ............. Feb.

Same to same (telegram) ....I Feb.

23

2

3

mr. Knox to President Taft.1 ...do. ...

Mr. Stimson to Mr. Knox.t....do. .

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Loteher to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. .Knox to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Mr. I1etcher(tolegraln).

Mr. 'Wilson(telegram).

to Mr. Knox

to Mr. Knor .

Mr. K1mox to Mr. Colquitt(telegram).

Mr. Colquitt to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Feb. 5

...do....

...do....

Feb.

..do.

Feb. 7

...do....~

Subject.

Saine sul)ject, Instruction of Jan. 8 compiled with;the Foreign Office desires the claims referred tol)rescited to the commission, but this will ho 1un1-satisfactory, direct di p)lomnatic representationsbhiiig preferable; diplomatic corps consideringjoint action In view of inimIcal attitildC of thecommission.

Political affairs. Incloses article from the ofilolalorgan of the Mtoeican (Govornmont treating of therelations etwenll tho United states and Mexico;sligostslaying it before tho President.

Amorican claims. instructions to roeiresent theD)ouglas and El Paso inlcidents according to in.structlon of Jail. 8, and to inform the D)epartmentfurther in regard to all classes of claims.:

Same subject. All Governments except China andGermany aro sul)mitting::claims to the commis-

SiOII but it Is working unsatisfactorily (llolomatictre~aimont of harderand Alamo cases recommended.

Discrimination against American railway em-plovees. Transmits memoranduim of Interviewwith railway president relative to SNexica1ilza-tion of the National 1aillways by discharge ofAmerican employees.

American claims. leo has urgently presented theborder and Alamo cases to the Govern mcemit, whichpromises Imimne(liate action through consular in-qitirles, to be followvcd hy judicial proced(lings.

Samosubject. Gvlcs reasons for desiring t.o resenttclailus il1 flrst instance to the commission Nit theAmbassador may.continuo to l)ross for early hear-ings, and osneciallv to urge the (loverlinient toinvestigate the El Paso and l)ouglasI elidents.

Samesul)ject. The Alamo case-s will l)o take ipl) atoiice dlirectly withl the Emblnassyt since the comnuils-slon has no jurisdiction over cases of personal In-ju ry or lo0s of life within Mexican territory. TheJEl Paso and l)ouglas cases will ho settled( directlyby consuls, vith appeal to the commission.

Political affairs. iDescrlhes the political, military,and economic condlitiolis of Mexico.

Same subject. Incdloses cepy of his letter to theAmerican Consuil General 4t Mfexico City relativeto protection of American Intetests, desired byAIr. G. P. Robinson of the Suriana Mining andSmelting Co.

Samesubject. %a)at istas now in control of territoryTetwenn (C.uernavaca and Chil~pazingo. StrikeImpending of 1,200 American employees of Mexi-can railways.

Same subject. Quotes Mtr. WN'ilson's telegram ofFob. 3 and suggests that War Oepartmontstrengthen the b)or(eor guard.

Firing across boun(lary. ('o1. Steover reports hav-ing notifiled Mexican authorities to prevent firln;into the United States in caso of disorder inI orabout Juarez. Similar notiflaltion sont l)y over-nor of Toxas. Refers to similar wariilngs In 1911without. effect.. Requests Instruction.

Political affairs. Describes millitary and politicalsituation.

Same Su1)ject. State of Chihiuahua a unit againstthe Federal government .

American claims. Doiglas and RI Paso claimantsare being advised of the substance of Mr. Wilson'sJan. 22,1and to present their claims directly to theconsi Is.

Political affairs. Orozeo elected Governor of Chi-hualua. Fear of intervention by United States.

Permission for passage of Mexiexan troops over A ner-can soil. 1r'oreigmi ofice in(luires wvhother 600 or

W00 soldiers may p)ass to Cinidad JIuarez from EngloPass over Soutlhern Pacific Railway; arias eto.,on separate train if requiIred: object is to (leaf moroadequately writh ('hidad Juarez situation.

Same subject. Inquirms whether Texas ac(qieseosin request of Mexico as to passage of troops overAmerican soil.

Same subject. No objection to granting request ofMexican Governioent

No.

LXXI

'age.

951

712

952

952

-914

953

954

954

713

715

716

718

878

717

717

955

717

889

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LIST OF PAP1RM.

MEXICO-Continuei.

Froi ni(l to whom.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Stinsoil

Mr. Knox to A(telegrami).

Mr. Stirmsom to

(ttelegramn).

Air. Wilson to(telegram).Mir. Edwards to

(telegram).

I)atc.

1912.Feb. 7

fr. Wilson -..d.o...

Mr. Knox.j. .1do.. .

MAr. Knox 1...do...Mr. Knox I...-do...

Mr. Knox to Mr. MaoVeaghanal Mr. Nagel (telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Mr. (Colhuitit to Mr. Knox(telegranm).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Coiquitt(tolegranm).

Mir. Knox to(telegraim),

Fel). 8

.. do.....

Feb. 9

..do.....

Mr. Wilson I.. .(lo.....

Air. Knox to Mr. Maewaghland Mr. Nagel (telegram),

Mlr. (Co1(luitt to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mur. Knox to(telegram).

Feb. 10

d(lO..

Mr. Edwards |...do.....

Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Ai. Wilson to(telegram).

Mr. Knox

Afr. StImson to Mr. Knox(tolegrasm ).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Samne to same (telegram)....

Samui to same (telegran)....

...do.....

Feb. 11

Feb. 12

...do.....

...do.....

... do.....

Subject.

Same subject. Advises hlm that the President hasdirectly that oernilssion be granted for passage ofMexlcan troops over Amerkcan territory, teilrarms and amtmunlitllilon to be shipped as baggageand the troops to be escorted by Amorlan troops.

Political aairs. Althoncgh the border patrol nanybe strengthened, the Presiden it's attltudo is thesame us expressed lit his mesge tt Congress lastyear.

same subject. United States troops have cal)turedIn Now Mexieo 13 armed Mexicanls: who had 1in-vaded the United States liear El Passo. -

Same subject. I)escribes political and military sit-utation; portiolns of the press are anti-Amierlean.

Same subject. Casas (Grandes authoritles have de-dlared against the Federal Oovernmnent. Amerl-caln colonists notified to surrender thoir arms;thev will resist: the consul will protest.

pernilsslon for pass8ge of Mexlcan troops over Amer-Ican soil. A VIses them of consent ot tiis (1ov-ernment to passage of Mexican troops overAmerican territory, and requests their assist-ance therein.

Samosubject. Adviseshim ofpermission for Mexi-can troops to pass over American territory, andInstructs him so to Infonm the Foreign Of()ce.

Samesubject. If It Is the purposeof Mexican troops,for whose passage over American soil has beengranted, to fight rebels In Chiluahua, he with-draws hIls consent to their passage through Texas.

Same subject. The D)epartment understands thatthe passage of Mexican troops is only for the pur-pose of preserving order In Ciuiad Judrez anl notfor general hostilities. Unless the Mexican (:ov-erminent will connlrm this understanding, the per-mission will be Withdrawn.

Samesubject. Quotes telegram to Governor of Tex-as an(l Instructs him Immediately to cancel thepermission pending further instructions to beluased on his report that the troops will he usedsolely to preserve order at JTuArez.

Same subject. Informs him of cancellation of per-mission for passage of Mexican troops.

Sane subject. Asks whether or not Mexican troopspassing through American territory would meetarmed resistance on attempting to reenter Mexicoat JnlArez.

Political affairs. Department approves his protest,which'sho ld be based on the ground that Amer-leans must not be left without means for self-de-fense.

Same subject. Repeats Mr. Edwards's Informationand instructs to protest, making reservations as todamages an(d Injuries.

Permission for passage of Mexican troops over Amer-ican soil. The Mexlcan government withdrawsits re(lqest for p)assp e of troops, but Circumn-stances may arise whohl will cause a renewalthereof.

Political aftairs, The 13 Mexicans mentioned Feb.7 have been delivered to proper civil authorities.

Same subject. Quotes instruction to colsuillar otil-cers in Mexico, authorizing denial of Intention ofthe United States to intervene; consuls must bestrictly] neutral, but must Insist on protection ofAmeriean lives andl prop~erty

Same subject. Instridtilon that It Is the policy ofthe department to leave all American citizens' InMexico to follow their own Jud meant In regard toremaining or departing from thoir domiciles, ex-cept where some specific region is peculiarly per-llois, when they may )e advised to leave. lf thelawlessness becomes general, the Department mayinstruct all consular officers to give pulicity toadvice to all Americans to return to theireountry,and that claims for losses or Injuries to Americancitizens will at the iproPer time be presented to theMexican governmentt.

American claims. The T)epartment Is adlvisingAmericans In Mexico to use their own judgmentas to remaining or leaving; if them* leave disturbeddistricts, atny os.se thereby %vi be claimed ontheir behalf by this (Jovernutcnt.

No. l'age.

M89

717

718

718

718

890

890

890

891

891

892

892

719

719

892

719

720

720

968

1.XXII

LIST OF PAPFERS.

MHXICO-ContinupA,

From anld to whom.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. coljuitt(telegram).

Mr. Rdwar(ds to Mr. Kn)ox(telegram ).

hMr. Wlsion to Mr. Knox(telegram).

I)ate.

1912.Foh. 13

Feb. Ii

Feb. 16

SamOto saMe (telegram).... 'Feb. 1S

12661 Same to same...............I

Same to same (telegram)....jMr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson

(telegram).

Fe)). 19

Febl. 20

..(l0.....

12701 Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox... ... do.....

Same tolasiune (telegranm).... Feb. 21

Samno to sarne (telegram).... I1 Feb. 22

Mr. Edwards to Mr. Knox(tolegraim).

Mr. Wvilson to Mr. Knox....

Mr. Wilson(tolograml).

Mr. 'A ilson(telegram).

to

Fel). 23

Feb. 24

Mar. Wilson ... .....

to Mr. Knox I.. .(o....

Samne to sanmo (telegram).. (.

Mr. Wl'son to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(teleg am).

Mr. ('respo to Mr. Wilson .(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to(telegranln).

Mr. WVilson to(telegranm).

Feb. 25

Fel). 20

..do.....

Mr. Wilson I. .(l.....

Mr. Knox I ... do ...

Subject.

Permission for passage of Mex lein troops over Amor-lenn soil, Informs him of wlthzlrawal of Mex-

leo's reiuqtest for pwissage of troops.Political affairs, Armed United States soldiers

crossed into Mexico from PE1 Paso on a street carand were stopped byaMexican customs officers, re-sulting In strong feeling against Americans.

Same subject. Reports having mlad representa-tions concerning protection ofAmerican InterestsIn the State of 1urango, where conditions are des-perate.

Same subject. -Many complaints from Americansili Sinaloli, where tmere Is no protection of outly1hytowns. V9squez (06mez assumnId provisionalpresidency this (lily

A1merican claims. The Mexican Government Is ar-rangln for consular Investigaition of the Douglasand l, paso claims; Alamo claims referred to judi-cinil In(quiry.political affairs. Has made representations con-cerning danger to Americans in State of Jalisco,O0XO , and elsewhere,

Same subject. Instructs to make representations(witi rsMervation of reclamation rights) concerh-Ing protection of Americans at Velardena andAsarco; A mnorlean Smelting & Reflning Co. reportserious conditions.

Samesubject. 'I'lhe Amobassador reports l)a(l col(i-tions throughout Moxico. Strike of 1,200 Amer-Ican employees of Mexilean railways impending.

topreisentations have been made concerning pro-tection of American citizens.

S1ame suObject. Refers to l)epartmnent's Feb. 20, 6p. m,.; urgent representatlons niado regar(ling con-ditions ait Volardella aind Asarco.

Same subj ect. Amlericans being robbed anmd inal-treated in Sinaloa. Consul Instructed to a(lvisothlem to remove to Places of safety.

Samesub)jct. (Genieral exoinis to the Unite( ISttesfrom Cludad JuArez.

Presentation ot a state of George Washlillgton. In-closes now.1pepar rel)ort of ceremonies on Fol). 22of presentation by American citizens in Mexico tothe Mexican people of a statue eroeted In tile cityof Mexico,Poltieaml affairs. The President Is (lisposed to givewarning that troops will be sent into Mexico as a

)olice measure if thorosehoilld )o furl her injury toAmericans on Amlnerican soil as now threatened atCludad JuArez.

Same subject. If tihe President or(lers trop)ps intoMexico ns a police mtesure suchl action should beexplained and Intention i mmnediat ely to wi thdraswafter restoration of ordler should be announucel.Further observations.

Samosubject. Suggests that in case of preparationsto send( trooi)s into Mexico at Cludad WuArez itshould 1)0 (declare(d that this part of Mexico Is inrebellion against tile established 'o'ornmennt, withwhih thile United States is friendly. Ot her olbser-vatlons.

Fling across boundary. Inquirles whether Mexi-can Government would ho disposed spoutaneous-IY to prevent fighting in or albout JuArez to avoidfiring into United States.

Same subject. Will nct at once on )olpartmnent'stelegram of Feb. 26.

Same subject. Ts instructed to learn what creditmay be giveI-to press rolmort that American troopshave orders to cross into Mexico if shots are imedfrom Mexico into the United States.

Samesul~j oct. inlstructs to reneow otlcllylll and~ cma-)h11atlacally thle warning against firing hito Ainer-

lcan territory.Same subject. Refers to i)epartinent's Feb. 25, 7

). m.,and riu)orts Mexican (3overnmnont's order toforces alt Cluadd Judrez to engage rebels at ai)out13 miles distant fromi Judrez and under no eir-ouustalinces to luake resistance in that town.

No.

1274

'age.

893

721

721

721

954

721

722

722

724

724

724906

724

725

878

879

879

879

879

LXXIII

LIST OF PAPHRUS.

MEXICO--t)OCouttnud.

No. From and to whom. late. Subject. P-L

Mr. Wilson to Mr. I(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr.(telegram).

Mr. Edwards to ir.(telegram).

Vilaonk1912.

Feb. 26

Knox I...do.....

Knox ...do.....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Edwards(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

...do.....

... do.....

121 fr. Wilson to Air. Crospo....... ....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

. .do.....

Feb. 27

Same to same (telegram) ..I...do.....

Same to samo (telegram)....I...do.....

Saune to same telegram). . do..

Mr. Edwards(tolograun).

12X$, Mr. WilIson to

to Mr. Knox I...(o.....

Mr. Knox....1 Feb. 28

Same to same (tologram)....(...10 ...

Mr. Edwards(telegram).

to Mr. Knox I...(lo.....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crespo... Feb. 29

Same to same........ |l do.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox

(tolegranm).Mr. Wilsoni to Mr. Wilson

(talegrimin).lamen to Sallme (tolegram)....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(teole-rai).

...do....

,Mar. 1

...do....

...do....

Santo to Saine (telegram). .....do.

SZnun0e to Same (telegram)... . Mar. 2

Same subJeot. Department has replied to inquiryof Mexican Ambassador that press reports of or-ders to United States troops to cross into Mexicoif shots are fired Into the United States are with-out foundation; troops massed at El Paso aremerely a deterrent to such firing. Instructs toemphasize to Foreign Office the necessity of pre-ventlin It.

Bamesubject. Has sent the Foreign Office a friend-ly butFllrm note in regard to theviudad Juirci

situation.Samne subject. 'rhe rebel commander, Camp, has

sent him a notice to nll foreigners inC(udad JutArezto seek a place of safety, ats he Is about to attack

thav Ityhame isbect. Instnots t.o give to both Campaand

the Federal commander: informal and unofficialwarning against ring into thle United States,

Samle subject. Instrutds to warn both the Presidentand the Foreign Office of the sorlot.s noseo fencesof firing into the United States at Cu(l ad JuArez,and to renew suggestion to engage the enenty at asale distance from the town,

Political affairs. Regrets th'e passage of UnitedStates troops across the frontier at El Paso on astreet car; appropriate apologies have been madeto Moxican coiisul at .1I Paso.

Same subject. Refers to department's Feb. 20, 6p. n., nand Mr. Wilson's iel). 21, 5 p. in. The'American citizens" mentioned include men as

well as women and children.Samesubject. A. Mexican official warned the Emn-

bassy that If United States troops ross the line atCil ad Jultrez, Americans in efoxico City wiill begenerally inassacre(l. Mr. Wilson has (dendle(de(lprotection for Amerieans an(i other foreigners.

Saeie suiblOct. Vits Iiez (IhS6meOZ is apparently tileleader ol the revolution; ho should either 1)e ox-pele(l from the United States or imprisoned.

Samesubject. Velr(leona situation bad; Americansask protection: vigorous representations have beenmade. (leneralSittnation dangerous.

Firing across ))order. Instructions of Feb. 26 (o'01-p)lied With.

Samlle snl)ject. ('It(lad JuArez surrend(lre(l to Gon-eral Camnpa.

Same sulj ect. Transnmits correspondence withMexican (loverrnment relaltlig to Ciudad .JwirezsituatIon.

Political affairs. Thle Foreign Office suggests thatVA\sLuez (i6iez open letter to President Madero,published widely? Fob. 25, might justify the Guy-ernieont of tilhe nited States in p)roceediing agillsthim. Further, requests rlgi(l prevention ol ship1)-ient of arms into Mexico via Cludad JuArez.

Samre subject. Cludad Judrez In rebels' h11nl(is.'T'hoy havo set uip a local government and will col-lev duty on imports. Ituinors of Villa's (lofectioni.

Samlo subject. Vt isquez 0(i6mz Is being wVat;lCh ,but hlas not yet been ol)serve(d in a breach of thenoutralitv laws.

SaUmeo subject. If the Mexican (lovernmnaut c'osoCiudaed JuArez t) hIternational c)rnnerce, tile(qu6stlion w.uld arise whether there Is ill fact astate of belligerency.

Same subject. Refers to )eipartmentl's Feb. 20, 6p. Ill. A nericans tit Velarenton reported sotfo.

Sami subject. Advises him i f tihe purport rf the twol(ACs sent to the Mexictin A ml)assa(ler otl Fel)b.29.

Same subject. Instricli(,r to urge thle ilinie'liaul esending of ade(quate relief to the Amiericalls atVTelardleim

Salme sul)ject. Urgent rpresentatilons inade toM0exicon (loverinoent c.ne=ernimlg assaults oil tlheSurilaza mine; (1. 1. Robinson an(d others haverequested aid.

Salme subject. Refers to l)epartmnent's Mfar. 1, 5p). Ili., and his own Fob. 29, 7 1). in.; Americans atiVolardella well.

Samesitbject. Ileavy enuigrtloito iof Amoricnniisfromall i)arts of Mexico; tlhe situation grows steadilyworse.

LXXIV

88o

881

881

728

727

727

727

728

381

882882

728

723

729

729

730730730

730

7:1731

LIST OF PAPERS.

MEXICO-Continued.

No. I From and to whom.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

I)ate.

1912.Ma. 2

Sue to sam (telegram) . - . .J. -o.o .,

Mr. Wilson to Air. Crespo...

Mr. Ietcher to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilion.. .(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram),

Same to same (telegram)....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Letcher(telegram).

Mr. Stinison to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mar. 3

Mar. 4

..do. . .

. .do...

. .do.. ..

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crospo...|...do. ..

Mir. Letchor to Mr. Knox(tlegranm).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Crespo to(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to(telegram).

Mar. 5

...do....

Mr. Wilson ...do....

Mr. Letcher Mar.

Subject.

Same subject. TYstruotion to inform Amruricansthat It Is the Embassy's dritv to advise them towithdraw from specified localities where lawless-ness so threatens their safety as to make with-drawal prudent: constils to care for abandonedproperty where possible.Sam0 subject. TeXt of the President's procliona.tion of Mar. 2, 1912, admonishing citizenis of tileUnited States to observe the neutrality liws andwarning tlhos that enelgo hii cets subversivn of theol)eace ef Mexicn that they will not he protected bythe tUnited States (lovernment. from (th legal co1-sequences of such ncts. The Ambassador is In-structed that the pro laniat Ion Is not a (leeltratlonof neutrality nor a recognition of a state of hellig-eranov In Mexico hut merely a warning to Amoeri-can citizens not p0Participiat in (disttirbances finMexico. The Am nassnador %ill so state to theMexican (lovernoment. Text of statement to the*Press Is quoted to the Ambassador, to he lai(lbefore thle Mexican Oovernment.

Same subject. Inologos a copy of the President'sproclamation of Mar. 2.

SAnne subject. Thie President's proclamatInl isConstrued to mean that Americans are warned toleave Mexico, with intoentl.n to intervene.

Same subject. Thle Department fears the Mexcanpress myhlio misintorprothig the Presidenit'sJproclamation; instructs to deny intention of theUnited States to intervene.

Sam~e subject . Qulotes his statement to the Meoxicanjmress in pursnanco of Department's instrulctionof Mar. 3; bollove-s thn President's l)roolainatiion isnow understood.

Same subject. The Mexican Government has (do-clared in the press its o¢)rrect appreclation of thlePresident's pr clnmntloln. Trho Ambassador com.tinimes to allay misgivings of Americans and Mfoxl-

Snme subject. Tnsqrlets to make eml)hatie publicdeni0al of intention of the United States to ilnter-

.Samne subject. Military news froni ('Chilmalia;Orozco and Salazar join the rebels; Villa attacksOrozoo.

Same subject. A foreign port in the hnd(Is of insuir-gents is rogariedi as if it were still in the Ihands oftfhe parent gv('rnioaelt iand consequently open tothe Intercourse and cmmniorco of other nations, ex-ept. whore 3)assage througlh stich port is p roI-netedcby the parent government. Therefore th l UniteStates Government considers Itself wvithouit legalbasis for prohibiting the routing of mnil throughCiudad JUArez when that Is the only port throughwhich maiLs can bo (dispatched to that sect ion .Moreover, postmaster of a foreign country canl notproperly act within the IJuitedi States: still less aforeign tonsiul, as re(quested by the Mexicaln Gov-erinient: aecordlinglv' 1ni1 Ocal nlot p)rop)orly h)delivered to atMoxican Consutl, except oflicial ialfor oflicials of (lie parent government.

Same subject. IDescribes difticltieos of warningAmerlcalls to leave isolated points.

Same subjeOt.. The Mexicangovernmentt, nlarmned1) tht enormous importation of arms throu glCiudad JuAroz calls the Ambassador's attentionto the practical recognition of the Madero (Governl-ment by the DiaGz ovrnmnent, bllt declares thatthe present Government has no intent ion of treat-ing with the rebels In arms;. it tle l)resent Ooveria-ment should fall, the United States c-mid hardlyrefuse to Intervene. Reque,_sts, therefore, that theGovernment of the United States seek a way tostole) the importation of arms and aminniunitifi.l

Samesubject. Since the roles tire not, belligerents,the Mexican (lovernillient asks only that lie Int ro-ductien of arms antid amm it ion through ('indadJllArez be lprevente(d, as suXch} Introdutotion wouldviolate the neutrality laws of the United sNotes.

Same, subject. Refers to his nMar. 5. 'T'hie l)epart-nilnt muist depemndl on the consulate's discretionregar(iitig Wlrrlilig Amerlcans to leave particulariocalilgN.

LX.XV

Page.

731

732

7,33

734

734

735

735

735

730

730

737

737

737

738

LIST OF PAPERS.

MEXICO-Continued.

No. From and to whom.. Datoi. subject. Page.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Mr. Wilson(telegram).

1912.Mar. 6

to Mr. Knox I.. .do....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson ...I..do....Mr. Ching Yin Tang

Knox.

Mr. Wilson to(telegram).

to Mr. I.. .do....

Mr. Knox

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Edwards(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mar, 7

..do.....

Mar. 8

Mr. Wilson to Mr Crespo ... .do.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilsonctelegrnm)i.

..do ...

anUe to same (telegram) I Mar.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Sani- to same (telegram)....

Same to same (telegram)....

...do.....

Mar. 10

Mar. II

Same subject. All Latin-American missions havlebeen instructed to promote friendly appreciationof the patient attitude of the United States towardMexico; to explain the reasons for sndling troopsto the border to prevent firing Into American ter-ritory; to make known the purport of the Presi-dent=s prcolaniation of Mar. 2; and to emphasizethe determination of the United States not tointervene.

Same subject. Mexico City'Mathoritles have calledon all foreign and native friends of order to armthemselves to aid the Government in maintainingorder. Mr. Wilson states the measures he pur-poses taking. Ills European colleagues disal)p)rovethe permission to ship arms and ammunition acrossthe frontier to revolutionists.

American claims. Acknowledges his, 1264 and In-structs to press the claims for prompt settlement.

Protection of Chinese subjects. Requests permis-slon for Chinese subkcts In Mexico, threatenedwith violence, to seek refuge in the Vnited States.

Political affairs. Committees from the foreign colo-Ilnes in Mexico City will be armed by the local au-thorities. Americans have been counseled by tho-Ambassador to tender their services to the (;ov-ernnent, but to refrain from part icpt ilig in Mexi-can affairs.

Samesubject. Thedepartment can not authorizea consul to cept the care of bullion or money.

Samesubject. Representatives of the great powersre(juest the Amlzassador to ask the Mexti(n (ov-erminent for definite guaranties of safety for for-eigners In Mexico City.

Samesul)ject. Refers to his Mar. 5. There leIng norecognized state of belligerency In Mexieo, therules of warfare are not involved, t he status Is oneof peace, and there exists no Interdiction of com-oereo'outsido the jurisd(ktion of Mexico, whose(Governnment must itself enforce all laws touchingcomnierce. lhit even if a recognized ;celligcrencyexistedl It would not cause a lirohibition of coni-mercial traffic in arms and amniunition, as isshovn by thel agie conv ention, Artclles 4 6, and7. However, the neutrality laws of the buitedlStates do make Illegal certain spc i4fed acts, evenwhereno belligerency exists, when dire ted againsta friendly government; iut those laws dAo notplace'the otlenders though penalty liable In thisconfitry, under extraterritorial obligation; nor Isthis government so placed. Th'hs neither the so-called neutrality -statutes nor the general laws ofneutrality probibit lucre coninmer(ial exportationof arms and ainmiunition,; hence the ExecuItive islegally powerless to pr ex-tit that truffle us long asIt remains ptirely commercial and Is unconnectedwith any Act prohibited by the statutes. There-foro the sale of supplies in El a'nso to AMexicals,whether insurrectos or- supporters of the Goverui-

nient, and their delivery across the border, is notin violation of the statutes.Anierltan claims. Congre-sclonal action likely as toDouglas and El a'so cases OwiIng to Uactioi; ofconsuls: Instructs him to urge U-tion.

Political affairs. Refers to his Mar. 6,0 1)p. In., andMarch 7, 10p. in., and inquires why the MtexicanlGovernment isunable to control mobs. AprovesAmbassador's course. Instructs to repeat cnl-tion to Americans to keep aloof from partisan af-

fairs.Amereanelalms. Foreign Office declares i Is mnak-

Ing progress with the border cases.Pol]ltical affairs. TheInstructions of Department'sMar. 9, 7p. in have been executed.bame subjet. Fhe( erman Minister has been in-structed1 to pursue a course analogous to that of

the UnIted bates.

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No. From and to whom. lDate. ( Subject. page.. . . I__- _,.

Mr. Crespo to Mr. Wilson. ..

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Mr. Wii, on to Mr. Knox ....

Same to same (telegram)....

Joint Resolution of Congress.

reclamationn by t

de(nt.Mr. Wilson to Mr.

1912.Mar. 11

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Mar. 12

Mar. 14

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he Presi- I.. .do.....|

Wilson...I...do.....

Mir. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crespo ...

Mar. 15

Mar. 16

...do....

Mr. Wilson to President Taft I.. .do.....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson(telegranm).

Mr. Wilson to(telegram).

Mr. Alger to Mr.

Mar. 17

Mr. Knox ... (o.....

Knox do..* do..,..

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mar. 18

Mr. Edwar(ls to Mr. Knox.d.. (lo. _

Mr. LIespinnsso to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Same subeot.0 That the neutrality laws of theUnited states fall to cover many important points,does not afford sufliclent ground fod failure of the(Iovernment and people of the United States totake any measure calculated to prevent adts thatcome within the field Of international duty. [See-retary of State familton Fish quoted;l The Mex-iean Glovernment, therefore hopes this Govern-ment will take steps to prevent the continuanceof exportation of arms and ammunition Into Mex-ico.

American claims. Instructs to hasten the bordercases as muc-h as possible.

Discrimination against American railway em-ployees, Iteportsintervlew withthe lPresidentof

Mexico regardinga strike threatened by Americanrallway employees.

Political affairs. Suggests sending a war vessel toMazatlan.

Same subject. A joint resolution to amend thejoint resolution to prohibit the export of coal orother material used In war from iny seaport of theUnited States to any American country the sceneof domestic violence, except such as may be ex-cepted by tho President, and until otherwise or-dered by the President.

Same. subject. Proclamation of the purport of theforegoing joint resolution.

Same subject. Acknowledges the Ambassador'sNo. 1247 of Feb. 2, regarding protection of Amer-iean citi7.ens, and calling attention to SecretaryBllamne's statement of the law in 1891, with luota-tion thereof.

Samesubject. lBequiests 500 rilles and ammulnitionfor the American colony-

Same subject. Instructions relating to the presen-tation to thle Mexican Iloverniment of the l'res-(lent's proclamation of Mar. 1.1.

Sanme subject, refers to lis No. 1143 of Mar. 11 aldto his own note of Mar. 8; the proclamation of thePresident, of Mar. 14, has modified the then exist-ing statutes so as to hlihiit under sej ifie condli-tions the exJiortation of materials of war untilotherwise ordered by the PresiAdent or by Con-gress; this action was taken in the desire to aro-nioe thet return of peace to Meico an(l sholdlol Ie.

construed as an act of friendship).Satin subject. T'he exeptions under the. proclama-

tion coine under three hends: (1) it would l;e un-wise nt present to except shi )mients of airms andanimiunition to the Madero (lovenilnielnt (reasonsgiveii); (2) It would be uinwise. to except large shilp-inents to private enterprises (li-f'sond yien): (3)but, in splel of tile attending .appearsurgent to except slilpments ( lie Am-

lhassador or nearest ( onsil for in: A inericancitizens. These shipments night oll lIe con-dIueted ns or(lered for Sanato l)ominl< in '190 inpursulance of thoe joint resolut ion of A pr. 22, 1898.

Samlie subject. lofers to his Mlar. 16, 5 p). in., andwepartmlelit's Mar. 16, 7 p. im., an(d (liuotes the

form of a presidentinl order in pursumi e( of jointresolution of Apr. 22, IF. 'lho D)eportmnct isinvestigating the wyns an(l neans for shippingarms and amnmnunition for the use of Anieri(ancitizens.

So inc subject. 1)anigerois condiitions p)revail.

Protection of Chilese subjects. Re :orts litl% mugacted (n previous instructions in a shuilhir case to

protect Chinese threat WnelWlth violence.American claims. An Atmerl(an citizen has asked

lmilm to (lefne. his prooper course in (masc of tnob at-tacks, with a view to establishing elaimns for dana-agex.

political afTairs. Americans In ACApullCo e(iNre ad-

vice about leaving. lnifrielndly XI xlexan attitude(ue to fear of intervention. Instructiolis re-qtuesit~ed

(all subt ect. believe s wul pul)li cily In Tahit eoof tlle Pre~sidet's proclamation of Max. 2 wouldcreate unm excellent Iuipreision.

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Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crespo.. -

Mr.Wiliion to Mr. Lespinasse(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson...

Mr. Wilson to Mir. Ching Yin1Tant

Mr. qfilson to Mr. Boeauprd(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Same to saine (telegram) ....I

11701 Mr. Crespo to Mr. Knox.....I

Same to same (telegram)....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegraint

Mr. Wilsonl to Mr. Wilson ...

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Mr. Wilson to(telegram).

Mr. Letcher to(telegram).

Mbr. Wilson to(telegrAms).

Mr. Knox Mhar. 22

Mr. Knox I...(lo,.

Mr. IKnox l...do ---

Sanom to smeo (teleram).....

Mr. 1,otcher to Mr. Knox(telegralu).

Mr. WVilson to(telegramn).

Mr. Knox 1.

Sante to saine ............

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M1ar. 2;3

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subject.

Same subject. VAsques Qomez has been under ob-servation but ha. not been f ound violating theneutrality statutes o:the United States. Thewriting of letters In this country, and forwar(lligthem by the United States mIails into Mexico inl-citing an uprising against the Government oI iex-loo, i not a violation of the noutrallty laws.

Samesubject. Refers to his Mar. 18 and gives per-mission to circulate the Preosdent s proolannationof Mar. 2 without alteration of its language.

Same subject.- Refers to his Mar. 0, 10 p). m., whichstat es that his European colleagues disapprove thisGovernment's permisslon of shipment of ariasacross frontier to revolutionists. Their (::overn-ments would probably in a like situation take alike position. International law did not and doesnot require prohibitIon of such shipments, nor didthe neutrality laws of the United States prior toMar. 14.

Protection of Chinese subjects. The request of theMinister dated Mar. 6 is being complied with.

PoutIcal affairs. Instruots to amend Department'sMar 6 7 p, n.

Samesufijcc-t. (Goneral review of political military,and economic situation. The Presideni's procla-TualIons of Mar. 2 and Mar. 14 have had an excel-lent effect In ollicial circles but not elsewhere.

American claims. Refers to his Mar. 18; the De-)artinent can not lay down any other rules rogard-ing the matter therein mentioned than those ofinternational law (hoore's I)igest, vI, 809).

Political affairs. Refers to D)epartment's Mar. 17,10 p. m., and gives details concerning shipmentsof arms

Sante subject. Requests that the I'resident permitcertain shipments of aims and amminnmit on forgenerall Saijin6i at OJilnaga, forwarded by tiheMexican conbul at El Paso, and detained at Marfa,Tex., by the United States authorities.

Sante subject. Again re( aest perinission to shiparms to General Sanjbin~ at Ojinagn.

Same subject. The Foreign Ot1Ice makes the sainerequest as Mr. Crospo's of even (lato.

Americlan claims. lncloses a circular to consularofficers relating to collecting information as toAmerican property in Mexico for use in futureclaims for Tdamge9s

l)iscriflinationagainstAmoricanralir oad eml)loyees.Acknowledges his No. 1320 and instructs him tocontinue to report fully on .he situation.

Political afilirs. States (uaitity of arm nleedeld bythe American colony. lRquests instruction as tomethod of entering the shipment at the frontier.

Samesubjeet. Tho prolilbltion of entry offoo(dstuifswill cause much bitterness toward Americans.Mines will have to shut down within two weeks.

considers It, best to shut (town at once an(l haveAmericans withdraw, This together with strictenforcement of the Presi(lelt's proclination, willeffectively stifle the revolution.

Same subJect. Refers to Department's Mar. 21, 1ta. in., and his own Mlar. 22, 11 a. mi., Requestsincrease of arnms sLhipinle r t r

Sante subject. Mfluln companies report thirl pro-hibition of entry of dynalnite tvill cause shuittingdown all mines and some 20,000 (liselarged em-ployees will immediately join the forces of (lisorder. Obreg6n elected President.

Taxation of foreigners by provisional revolutionary(loverninent. ltrquests instructions In view ofdemand by such government of taxes dtue to Fed-eral Governmnent.

American claims. Department's citations fromMoore's l)lgest seem to ( acnya government's re-sponsibililty for mob violence unless lack of duedlilgenceecan beshown; the Ambassadorcomsidersdepartment's Fet. 12, 6 p. in., to hold Mexicangovernmentt liable without regar(i to the degreeoft i lipt'nce.

same subject. Requests instructions In regard toclaims for damages due to current disturbnanew.

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From and to whom.

Mr. Wilso to Mr. Wilson(telebrar).

Mr. W11on to

(teloglr).Mr. Letcher |.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Mr. 1Ilson to Mr.(telegram).

Mr. Wickersham todent Taft.

Mr. Wi.Lson to Mr.(telegram).

Date.

1012.Ma. 24

...do....

Mar. 25

.do.....

Knox I...do-....

Presi- I...do.....

Knox I Mar. 26

Same to same (telegram)....|.-do.....

13341 Same to same ............. -...do..

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crespo. .

Mr. Wilso to Mr.(talogral).

lwetcer

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson(tele(gram)m

Same i same (telegram)..

Same to same (telegram)....

same to ame (telegram)....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knoxtelegramm).

Bame to "MeO (telegram))....1

Mr, Wilson to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

. ..do...

Mar. 27

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Mar. 28

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Mar. 29

81ubject.

Political affairs. Inquires, relative to his Mar. 22,9 n).m if It Is feasitile to enter dynamite UhroujihA era eruz. The President's proclamation doesnotaufot clothing, dry goods, hardware, and food-atufai,

Brn subject. The entry of foodstuffs clothing, drygoods, and hardware IH not prohibtte(1 by thoproelawaticn. The Attorney General is Consid(er-Ing the exemnptiokn of dynamit, for mines andother industrial purposes.

Saue subject. Two responsible Americans desire toorder additional a1rms for same purpose as statedin his Mar. 22, 12 in., and Mar. 22 Op, m

Samesubject. Refers to his Mar. 2d, noon, and Mar.22, 0 p. in. Arms will be sent Mar. 28, consignedto him but invoiced to military attached, who willbe disbursing officer.

Samn subject. Refers to Department's Mar. 24, 7p. in.; Is making inquiries of miners al)out dyna-mlte.

Same subject. Reviews the various Interpretationsthat have been placed upon the term "arms ormuditlons of war;" gives a practical working defl-nitlon thereof for the use of the officials on theborder.

Samno subject. Refers to Depertmnent's Mar. 24, 7p. mn. an( his Mar. 25, 10 p in. The MeorlcanoLoveanmient willl endeavor to bring out the supl lyof dvnwnite at Dinainita, for the use. of mines innorthern Mexico. If this prove not feasible, dy-lnamite will be admitted from the United States.

Same subject. lo has requested the Governor ofSan I.uls Potosi to protect Aiericauis; he hasagreed. Press censorship rigid; consular tele-grams are being refused.

Same subject. Transmits correspondence betweenthe HEmbassy afind the Foreign Office relative toguaranties of protection to Americanls in Mexico

iame subject. Refers to his note No. 1170 of Mfar.21 and telegraims of Mar. 21 and 22. Informs imnthat the P'resident lias ordered released forexoor-tation hIeto Mexlco the arms an(d munitions of warspecified ill the llote No. 1170.,. Hereafter the con-signers of arms a-ad ammlnltion for the. M~exleanGovernment 'ill take the inutter up) with the Mex-Ican Emba9S, which will u11bmnit the particularsto the Department; thov will then lbe placed l)e-fore the P'resi(lent for his (lecision.

Taxation of foreigners. Instructs that taxes shouldbe paid tuildr protest, which Should )e reeor(ledIreceipts shoul(dbetaketn. ])e factowauthorityimayreceive taxes but this Governmcnt will regardsuch paymcnft as relieving the payers fromn furtherobligation.

Samesubject. TInstructs llimi to repeat to thn M\exi-can Government. the Instructions to Mr. L.ctcher.

Political ailairs. Refers to his Mar. 26, 9 p. in. In-structs him to protest against refusal to receiveconsular or other official telegtams for the Eniu-bmssy or the ])el)artment.

Sanue subject. Refers to his Mar. 25 11 a. in. TheI)cpatillent will not recomnimnA shdpinent ofarms except upon his responsibillty, ana is not In-clined to grant reqliest of the two Americans with-out mnore speciflc informatioln as to urgency of theneed and the purpose to which the arms will bieput. Noncompllance with similar req imests nightr0pointeA out as adverse (liscriminatlon.

Samesubject. Refers to lis Mtar. 21, 10 1).in. Shi.lments therein mentiomesd have been authorized.

Samno subject. Refers to D)epartmeut's Mazr. 28, 2p. m. Ie has protested verbally, an(1 wvill re-peatprotest when in possession of better informal lon.

Same subject. 1'remq censorship severe. Will theDepartment consult with £Stono as to action byEmbam?

Same subleet. Refers to his Mar. 28, 10 p. in. In-quire wletlwr or not AssocIated Press service canbe continued and Investigate the MiexlcaJ Gov.wrnent's general polloy in this matter.

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MEXICO-Continued.

No. Froin and to whom._I 1)ate. Subject.I*1~~l -,I

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

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fr. Crespo to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to(telegram).

Mr. WiLson to(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to(telegramn).

Mar. 30

Mr. Wilson I...do....

Mr. Knox I.. .do.....

Mr. Crespo I... do....

Mr. Wilson I...do....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

residentt Taft to Mr. Wilson 1.

Mr. V'Asquez(telegram).

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Apr. 1

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to Mr. Knox I.. .(lo....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Alger.....1 ..do.

Mr. ('respo to Mr. Knox.....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

.. d.(lo...Apr. 2

Same to same (telegram)....do..do.....

Sameto same(telegram).d..o...do.....

Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox

(telegram).Apr. 3

Same subject. The use of the Associated Press wireis still refused. Other news deliberately stopped;wires cut. General situation bad.Same subject. Incloses letter to the Minister forForeign Affairs, stating the position of the Ambas-sador and of his Government toward Mexico; It isfalse that, as reported, he is conducting propagan-da In behalf of Mr. De !a Barra.

Same subject, Refers to a shipment of arms .said tobe aithorized without the formalities specified Inthe I)epartment's note of Mar. 26.

Same subject. Instruction to request the MexicanGovernment to retain enough troops at Durangoto protect Americans and their interests.

Samesubject. Reports attack on Americn railwnyemployee. Puebla and Vera Cruz situations bad.Mexico City foreigners alarmed. Rigorous cen-sorship continued. No consular advices. Willmake further protest.

Same subject. Refers to his Mar. 30. Reason forIrregularity of shipment was lack of time. Fur-ther explanations. Not being intended for theMexican Government, the shipment Is not of thekind contemplated in the Department's note ofMar. 26.

American claims. The Department deems It Inad-visable to elaborate'at present the subject of histelegram of Mar. 23, 11 a. m.

Discrimination against American railroad em-ployees. The representatives of the Americanraifway employees intend to request the Doepart-ment to take extraordinary stops In behalf of themennnd a strike Is likely If they are urnsutisfledwith the Department's or the Mexican Govern-ment's attitude. Instructs to urge upon thelatter the desirability of stopping the discrimina-tion against American employees.

Political affairs. Referring to Department's Mar.29, censorshin still In effect. The Government'scourse Is neither consistent nor just.

Same sublet, The President concurs In the opin-ion (Inclosed) of the Attorney General that anaeroplane about to be exported from E'l Paso toMexico for the purpose of dropping explosives onFederals, shoul(1 not be permitted exportation.An aeroplane, though not per se included In thedefinition "mu1lltiowLs of var," Is specifically ac-(uired for the purpose of destroying human life,clearly becomes a munition of war, and Is withinthe purposes that gave rise to the congressionaljoint resolution and the embargo created by thePresident's proclamation thereunder.

Same subject. Repeats the language of his mani-festo of Feb. 17. States that on Mar. 31 he sent tothepress an open letter to President Madero,whict he quotes. Assures Mr. Knox of the noblepurposes Of the revolution.Protection of Chinese subjects. Hls action as re-ported In his Mar. 17Is approved.

American claims. Coommissioners alive beennamedto Investigate the Douglas andEI l Paso clhkms.Discrimination against American railroad em-ployees. The Cabinet hasdocide(i to reject alldemands of American employees. States thenattire of his representations to the Mexican Gov-ernm ent.

Political affairs. Refers to Department's Mar. 26 4p. m. The Mexican Goveniment will take entirecharge of the safety of the shipment of arms forAmericans through Vera Cruz. Says the usualduty should bepald.

Same subject. The duty on the shipment of armswill be about $16,000, which the American colonywill find hard to pay. Asks whether the MexicanGovernment could be allowed to take part of theshipment In payment of duties.

Same subjeCt. Mexican authorities require passports of all persons leaving Chihuahua. Teie-grams to I)ep~artment delayed several hours on re-peated occasions. Protests seem unavailing.Money-order service discontinued.

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From and to whom.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Nagel....

Date.

1912.Apr. 3

13411 Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox.. 0do..

Mr. Wilson to(telegram).

Mr. Wilson | Apr.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crespo. ...

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to(telegram).

Apr.

... .do.-Apr.

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7901 Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson.(.1... (lo...

Mr. Edwards to Mr. Knox.. ...do....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Same to same (telegram)....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Apr. 1)

..do....

...d ....

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Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox(telegram).

.(lo ....

13f11 Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox. -.. .do....

456 Mr. Hlanna to Mr. Knox.... ...do....

AMr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Letcher to(telegram).

Apr. 10

Mr. Knox I... do....

mr. Wilson to Mr. Letchertolee ram).

Mtr. Xlson to r. Edwards(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to(telegram).

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Mr. Letcher I Apr. 11

Subject.

Se Jmesubject. A shipment of cartridges from theUnited States to Salvador via Mexico Is not Inviolation of the President's proclamation of Mar.14, which put the joint resolution of Congress Intooperation as to Mexico only.

Same subject. Refers to previous correspondenceconcerning the need of arming the American col-ony. Proposes that Instead of paying the duitv onthe shipment, the Mexican Government take thewhole shipment to its own account and turn Itover to the colony for their use during a statedperiod.

Samesubject. Refers to his Apr. 2, il p. m. Itf theduty must be paid It should be done In the regularway.

Same subject. The American colony will pay theduty on the arms and ammunition.

American claims. Acknowledges his Apr. 1.........Political affairs. Reports arrival of D) la Barra.....

Same subject. An American, Heberlein, put injall incomunlado by rebels, who ignore the con-sul's demand for an exrplanation. Rebel chiefs inmanifesto repu(llate Vgsquez (I6meZ.

1)lscrimination against American railroad em-ployees Tho Mexican Glover-nment hopes for areconciliation between the railway managementand tile men.

Same subject. The American employees will strikeApr. 15.

American claims. Ackmowledges his No. 1327: in-structs to bring all claims of the character men-tioned to the attention of the Government, withreservations as to future action, and to sen(l toclaimants a circular worded in general as instruct-od June 16, 1911, adding that legal remedies mustbe exhausted before having recourse to diplomat icaction.

Same subject. Attorneys for El Paso claimants In-tend no to submit claims to consul, but to awvaitthe commission provided for In the joint resolu-tion before Congress directing the Secretarv ofState to investigate American claims.

Political affairs. Instructs to request permissionfor entry of additional arms and ammunition.

Same siubect. Instructs to inquire again what thegeneral pollv of the Mexican Government Is in re-gard to censorship.

Same subject. Censorship continues on all presstelegrams to the United States. The Mexicanpress full of sensational stories about interven-ion. Anticipation of railway strike accelerating

emigration. Revolution spreading.Same subject. The shipment of arms and anmil-

nition for the American colony Is in transit frontVera Cruz.

Same subject. An American named Fountainthreatened with execution. Protest made by conI-sul, but rebel authorities Insolent. Mail conils-cated.

Same sub) ect. Incloses correspondence with retir-Ing Mil Ister for Foreign Affairs, Calero, succeededby Laseurain.

I)iscrinirinatioi against American railroad en-plovees. (Commonts *n the roil waN sitinitivn.

Political affairs. Refers to Department's Apr. *,7 p. m and his own Apr. 1,11 p. m, The Asso-ciated Nress will probably be forbidden free use ofthe wires. Asks for instructions.

Same subject. lRebels tinder Salazar take Parral.Instructions requested regarding departure ofAmericans.

Same subject. Instructs to Insist on immediate re-lease of Heberlein.

Same subject. Instruots to investigate report thatofficial despatches for American consul at Chibla-hua were taken by rebels from messenger. Iftrue, endeavor to secure the despatches.

Same subject. Quotes telegram to the Presidenitfrom Orozco as leader of the revolution repudiat-Ing the Ideas contained In a published fetter fromGonzalo Enrile to the President, and avowingOrozco's friendly attitude toward the UnitedState".

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Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Mr. Letcher to N(teleam).

Mr. WickershamKnox.

Mr. Wilson to IN(telegram).

Date.

1I2.Apr. 11

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to Mr. 1.. .do....

Cr. Knox ...do. ...

same to same (telegram)...-Same to same (telegram)....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wicker-sham.

Mr. Wilson to PresidentTaft.

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Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. xVilson to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

...do. ..

Apr. 14

Subject.

Bame subject. Rell s Inquiry as to Amerl-cans leavln , and Illstntcts to decide according tolocal condltilons.

Same subject. Relitying to his request, Apr. 10, 11a. m for histruct Ions, advises that no formal rep-resonationis are desired.

Samesubject. He has received from Orozeo a lettersaying that In view of nonrecognition of belliger-ency tie rebel government swill not recognize theconsular representatives ot the United States, whoshould not address the millLtary commander onbehalf the United States. This letter purports tobe an answer to the consul's protest against seizureof mail.

ame subject.: He has advised those Interested Inprocuring from the Presldent exceptions to the

rohlbltlanof the p reclamation of Mar. 14, that thePresident will deal with ea case as It arlses, andthat applications should show the necessity for theexception and also that the explosives will safelyarrive at destination and not fall Into the hands ofinsurreotionists or otherwise contribute to dis-order. Suggests that all such applications here-after be sent to the President Instead of to theDepartment of Justice.

Discrimination against American railway em-ployees. Information received that when theAmerican employees strike a rebel organizationIn Vera Cru wil bein destroying the railwaysand killing Mexican railway employees.

Samesubect. Reports murders of American rail-way employees. Strike set for Apr. 17.

Political affairs. Arms for American colony havearrived; ammunition delayed by Mexican Gov-

mrniont for lack of escort. Mr. Wilson has in-structed the consul at Vera Cruz to protest andinsist onlinmediateforwyarding of theoammunition.

fSme subject. Refers to his letter of the 11th instantalnd accepts his suggestion that applications befor arded directly to the President.

Same subject. Inoloses copies of Mr. Wiokersham'sletter of Apr. 11 and the reply of Apr. 13.

Same subject. Refers to his own letter of Mar. 16regarding the three aspect of the question raisedby the p~roclamation of Mar. 14; mentions an agpItcation for ecption thereto madeby the Soitern Pacific Reailroad of Mexcico for use in defense oftheir Amerlan employees considers that the ex-ception should beo ma 0.

Same subject. 1'he murder of the American citizenFoulntain and of Americans railroad employees, theincreasing arrogance of the rebels, seizing of malls,depredations on American property, eto. eem tocall for a strong protet and wrnng not only tothe Government but also the people of Moxico.Submits draft of proposed representations. Sub-mits for signature orders for exportationof armsto Americans (partly tended for American rail-road employees) and to British residents of Sonora.Mentions the Important group of Americans at LosAlochis, who are demanding that a warship 1)esent to the west coast; their isolation is causingthe lDepartment much anxiety. Discusses a planas to the warships. Suggests that the impendingstrike of American railroad employees may call fora reiteration of warning to American residents towithdraw.

Same subject. Submits for sIgnature letters to theSecretary of the Treasury regarding permission forshipment of arms to BritisIh subheicts in Sonora(referred to in his Apr. 12).

Taxation of foreigners. The provisibnal revolution-ary government demands that payment by Ameri-can eltizens of freight rates due the railroad bemade instead to saltd government.

Political affairs. Inquires about delayed Vera ('ruzshipment of ammunition. Instructs to request*stry of 1W0 rifles v Nutevo Laredo.

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781

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920

782

782

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908

786

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LIST OF PAPE:RS.

MEXICO-Continued.

11 |From and to whom..Dati. SubjeIct. PgeO

Same to same (tolegram)...

Mr. Wilson to Mr. IAtcher(telegram)

Mr. Wilson to(telegram).

1912.Apr. 14

. ..do. ...

Mr. Wilson .. .do..

Mr. \Vilson to Mr. Dye (tele.grani).

Mr. Wilson to(telegram).

Mr. Wilson

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

rasetial Orozco to PresidentTaft (telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Letcher(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bryoo....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Apr. ...1

Apr. 15

I.- do......do. ....

...do........do....

Apr. 16

Same tosamo.............. do..

Same subject. Instruction to communicate textil-ally the accompanying representations to thoMexican CGovernmenot, stating that In view of thoIntolerable conditions Ill Me<clco the Governmentof the United States demands adequate protectionfor American life and property; gives warning thatthe Government and people of Mexico will behold responsible (or all wanton or Illegal clts thatendanger American life and property; domatnndsthat A incrican. citizens arrested by either Federalsor rebels for partlcil)atlon Il Insurrectionary (is-turbalces shall be dealt with according to broadprinciples of equitable justice and humanity aswell as In accordance with the principles of Inter-national law, for any departure from which theGovernment of the tUnited States must hold theMexican people strictly resploIsllible

Also quotes llistriuctlons to the American consul at( Ihihulalmlia: To present to Orozeo a copv of thoforegoing, and further to say to Orozco lhat theP)raetlcaylliurdcr of an American citizen by theorder of ono of his officers is viewed by this Qov-orninent with grave concern; that thls Govern-mont insists, where American citizens are arrested,on the observance of the rilles of war followed l)ycivilized nations; that failure to observe them vill1)0 deeply resented and must be fully answered forby tho Nexican people. Also Instructs himl to sayt6 the Mexican Government that retallatiohagalustrebels who murder American citizens takenprisoners from Federals, by murder of those takenfrom rebels, is to be pointed out as utterly inhumanand shouldd never be used In the case of Amerifacitizens.

Same subject. Quotes telegram of Apr. 14 to theA inbassador, and Instructs to make to Orozeo thethe representations therein formulated for him,inforinally and unofficially; also to say that lie isinstrueted informally to say that he must con-tinue to exercise his functions and make such rep-resentatiolns to Orozeo as occasion umay demand;that lie Is warranted in doing so by possession ofan oxc(iuatur from the Mexican Government asrepresentative of the Mexican people.

Same subject. Instructs him to communicate to allconsular officers, for their information, the De-partmnont's telegrams of Apr. 14, 3 p. in., to theembassy and to Mr. Lotcher.

anme subheet. Notifles him ot shil)ment-Ii his care,for olilcials of the Southern Pacific t. It. of Mox-lco, of arms and amnmullitionl, to 10 delivered to,tic Americans as shall satisfy him of their rightthereto, and the safety of the arms from fall ngInto possession of rebels.

Same subject. Situation of Los Mochis AmericansIs causing anxiety. Ascertain whether the AMexi-can Government call send a shill) with troops fortheir protection, and what that, Government pro-poses to do In general for protection on the westcoast. What would be thought of the sending oftwo United States naval vessels to >siTerd refugefor Amorieans?

Same subject Department's Apr. 14, 3 p. in., isbeing variously construed.

Same subject. Potintaln was executed because hewas fighting the rebels, without considering hisnationality. Rebels desire friendship of Amer-icans.

Same subject. Instruction to investigate killing ofFountailn and ascertain his eltizenship.

Same subject. The President has granted the de-sirc(1 permission to ship arms to British subjectsin Sonora.

Same subject. Orders have been Issued for ship.ment of ammunition to the American Consul atGuadalajara.

Taxation of foreigners. Instructions to Mr. Letchercover the inat ter of freight payments referred toIn the Ambassador's Apr. 13.

787

788

788

789

789

790

790

709

791

1(17')

798

LXXXIII

XtJST OF PAVPERS.

M1JXICo -~CatinuW.

From and to whom.

Mr. WIlson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Ir. Wilson(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegro ) .

Date. J Subjot.

1912.Apr. 16

...do ...

Apr. 17

Same tosame ....... ...do.

Same to same (teleam). .do.....

Mr. Letoher to Mr. Knox... ...do.....

Mr. Wilson to(telograml).

Mr. Knox I.. do.

1341 Same to same............... ...do.

Pascual Orozoo to Mr. Wil-son.

Apr. 18

1369j Mr. Wilson to Mr. 'Knox.. .J Apr.

8ame tosame(tolegram)....| .

Mr. Leteher to I

(telegram).

Mlr. Kn~lox to br.(telegram).

Mr. Ietcher to I

telegramm),Mr. Magill to A(telegram ).

Mr. Knox to X(telegram).

19

.do.....

Knox I.. .do.....

Hostetter I.. .do.....

Knox ...do.....Knox Apr. 20

Wllsou 1.. .do...

I'olitieal affairs. Ontho 1Ith intt a note basedon D)opartment's Apr. 14, 3 p. in., wnas deliveredto the Foreign Office. Press comment infinleal.Arms and ammunitionirceelved.

Disrinmination against American railway em-plovees. Suggests another effort to avert theStrke.

lmo subject, Etforts to avert strike unavailing.ksks for instruetions to proceed actively to secure

justice for the men.Mes-sage of President MNadoro to Congress read Apr.

1,1912: attention (alledl to passages concerning theC(haanizaI affair and the rumors of intervention.

Political affairs, Refers to Department's Apr. 9, 5P. m. The matter has been referred to the Gov-ernors of the States concerned. Owing to largeemigration of Americans, the colony has an excessof arms and Consul at Guadalajara is so advised.

Same subject. Refers to Department's Apr. 15.Fountain American bor. His execution wasplan murder, done after consul's protest. Rebelsknow he was American citizen, and there is everyreason to believe that was reason for his exeum-tion, as other prisoners wore not oxeouted. Oroz-eo has apologized for the tone of his correspondencewith the consulate and for seizure of mnil. lBasesstipllated byv consull for hIs unofficial recognitionac('eptc(i 1wX O)roze.eo Bases given .

.Same subjet.; ives text of replyv of Mexicall Gov-mrneont to the Ambssador's niote based on )e-

Eartmnent's Apr. 14, 3 p . 'rhe Foreign OfMnenas made its reply publito.

Same subect. mTransmilts copy of his note of Apr.15 based on l)opartment's Apr. 14, 3 p. in. Mon-tions passages wherein it departa from the lan-guage of thie lDepartment.

Same suljeet. Acknowledges receipt of note fromthe A\merican consul emnbod ying the Department'sInstructions of Apr. 1 3 p m. D)eelares there Isno antagonism to the dovernment or people of theIUnited States., Ielloves the revolution mneuts allthe requirements of a de facto government., butwill recognIze the American consulsacere(ilte(d tothe 'Madoro Government. (lives reasons for de-0elaring the revolution micots6JI the requirementsof international law, States that lte has aeredl-Ited Mfanuel I, LujAn as his agent to enter Into re-lations with tlme Govorrnent of the United Statesand requ ests his reception even unofficially. 13ready, however, to communicate through anychannel,

Diserlinination against American rallwaV m-ployoos. Tranlsmits letter from representativesof the unemployed American railway men relat-ing to the avalbilltv of their sorvlces If neAededby this Government.

political Affairs . Refers to Department's Apr. 15,8 p. in,, concerning Los 1ochis Americans. Ilasbeen unable to get a satisfactory statement fromthe Foreign Office. Believes the l)epartuientshould act according to the necessity of the situn-tion and send a gunboat or transport.

Same sul)jeet. Two Americans have been Impris-ouet1 at Chihuahua without any excuse. Releaselhas been demanded,

Same subject, Quotes the Ambassador's Apr. 17,noon, and inquiries whether the Governor haspower to act. If so, the consull will arrange for en-trv of arms and ammunition In transit to him forLos Moehis Americans and others.

Same subject. The American Ileberlein has beenreleased,

Same subject Shipment of arms to 1uadalajaraalmost nullifed by failure of Mexican Govem-ment to send permits to admtt It.

Same subject. Refers to Department's Apr. 15, 8p. m. The sending of a United Statos vesselshould bo heartily cooperated In by the Mexicangovernment, Insiruuts to exl)lail thle purposeto the Foreign Office and to the pre. 'rms ofthe desired explanatlUa.

No. P'age.

791

921

92

700

791

792

792

794

795

921

797

797

797

798

7!. .

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I

LTST OWPAPERS.

MRXICO-Continued.No.1 From and to whom .

Mr, Crespo to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Ur. Hostetter(telegram).Mr. LujAn to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Ilnna to 71r. Knox(tolmmrnm).Mr. IN ilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Same to same (telegrm)....

D)ate.-I 1' - 1

1612.Apr. 20

...do.....[..do ....

Apr. 21

Apr. 22

Apr. 23

Same to same (telegram)....|...do....Mr. Knox to Mr. Edwards. .1.. do...,

Mr. Loether(telegram).to

Mr. Knox to(telegram).

Mr. Knox I Apr. 24

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox .. ,do.....(telegram).Samoto same (telegram).... Apr. 25

Sametosame(telegram) ....I...do.....Mr. Knox to Mr. Stinmson...

Mr. Knox I(telegram).

Mr. Wilson(telegram).

...do...

Mr. Wilson I Apr. 26

to Mr. Knox

MNr. Gllchrlst to Mr. Knox(telegram).Mr. Knox to Mr. GUchrlst

(telegram).Mr. Knox to Mr. Alger et al

!telegram).

iNlr. Iknox totelegram).

Mr. Knox to(telegram).

Apr. 27

I...do........ .do...

Mr. Guyant I...do.....Wr. Letebhr j...do.....

Subject.

Same subject. Refers to his own note No. 1229 ofMar. 30, relating to war materials detainedd atMaria Tex, and req tests order releasing them.

Hamosuit)Ject Instnrctions for (listribution ofarms.Samesubject. s- dele!at from G}eneral Orozco, he

Is ready to present his credentials and to receiveann communication destined to the commanderIn 'ehlef of tho revoltitlonary ar-mn.

l ame suibJect. There In miich talk In Montereyabout intervention.

Sameosubject, Mr. )e la Barra believes the &resentGovernment can not continue. Mexico City al-most surrounded by rebels. Bad conditions Inmany States.

Same subject. Press reports of U. S. 8, Atarylandbelng on the way to Los Mochis are disturbing theP'orelgn OM(*.

Sanme subject. Sa 8 the Mexioo City press 18 vio-lently anti-American.

..American clalius. Acknowledges his No, 132; theDepartment has expressed to the Members of Con-gress In charge of thejoint resolution that it deemsIt proper for claimants to have recourse In the firstInstance to the Mexican claims cormmisslon, anddoerecates the attitude of said resolution,

Taxation of foreIgners. The provisional revolution-ary government threns confiscation of propertyof American citizen utnless he pay an arbitraryo siryof money or q quantity of merchandise, r

Political affairs. Unless a more obliging dispositionIs shown regarding the Importation of arms andammitnition for Americias at OuadalaJara, Tanm-

pico, and Sonora, the Ambassador may Intiinotethat the D)epartmnent will not recommend furtherexceptions to the Presilent's proclamation of Mar,14 In favor of the Mexican Government.

Samesubject. Reviews military situation. Amer-ican papers discrinihnated against.

Same subject. Refers to D)epartment's Apr. 24, lla. m. Relates his Interview with the Minister forForeign Affairs, who explained the (lelays relatingto arms as resulting from antiquate? businessmethods.

Sameoslbject. A 11ritish war vessel 8° goto Mexi-call Placiflecoast.

Same subject. Requests that a transport now outof commission ho sent as soon as ready to the westcoaSt of Mexico for protection of American eltc I zns.Gives detailss of voyage desired. Mr. Guvauit will

lie taken to Topolobampo, when he will proeedto Tos Mochis to act as American consuilar agent.

Same subject. The transport )?uJord Vill sall forMexican waters carrying Mr. Gluyant, consularagent at Laos Mochis. Instructions for informingAmericans of purpose of sen(ilng the vessel, andexplaining the same to the Mexican governmentt.The Yorktown will proceed to Topolobampo afterreport from the Amlbassador of a favorable attitudeof the Mexicen Government.

Seine subject. British war ships will visit Mexicanwaters with purpose Identical with those of the

Itlited States; the effect of both will be excellent.Same subject. The GOovernior of Florida inquires

whether (he United States will Intervene.Same subject. The Governor of Flori(la is assured

that thQe Preosident has positively no Intention ofintervening in Mexico.

Same sul)ject. The Secretary In identic telegrramnsadvises the consuls At Ifermosillo, Mazailoln SXn-

llna Cruz, and Acapulco of the movements ottleBuford:instructs them to cooperate with her olil-cers In relieving American citizens.

Same subject. instructions to Investigate and rc-port conditions of Americans on the west coast,and to assist In their relief.

Taxation of foreigners. Refers to his Apr. 21 andinstruicts him that such "forceel loans' or cohils-entory exactions must he distinguished front or-ilinary taxation, and aecor(linulv he should pro(-test Informinaily and u1noilciall against ll arbi-

trary andl (iscilminatory ziucous,swvuring a rec-ord of such protestt &

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Il'a'.WIat...

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7!1)179')

79180)8I1).

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801J

801

801

81So2

SM~

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Mr. WlYIson I ... do....,

LIST 0? PAPERS.

MR.XICO-Contiuned,

No. From and to whom. Date. SuIjeot. P~goI - __ub ,,t.. ,_

Mr. Knox to P'resldenlt Taft.

Afr, WVilson to Mr. (uyaiit(telegram).

Mr. WiU~son to Mr. Knox(telegram).

1912., Apr. 27

Apr. 29

...do.....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson...I Apr. 30

same to same (telegram)... .

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Mr. Lujan to Mr. Knox (tel-egram).

..do.....

..do....

May

Perassion for PMsage of Mexican troop. over Amer-l Ie soil. JExpresses his viows ns to inadvisabilityof such-perlnlsslon.

1lolltical affairs. Instruction to inform the consWlat Mayntlan that British subjects will be %ccom-modated onl the B o/urd It there is room after takingon Americans.

Protection of Chineso subjects. Requests instruc-tions as to 2,000 Chinese at Cananes threatenedwith violence.

Discrimination against American railway em-ployees. The Ambassador's No. .89 has beencommunicated to the Secretary of War.

Politleal affairs. Refers to his Apr. 27, 11 a. mn.; thedepartment will not decide about sending a war

ship untl1 the British and Vrench ships have ar-rived at iMexican ports.

Samosubject, Atmericans request that certain otherforeigners be taken aboard the Buford.

Samle subject. The departmentt will be glad to re-cesive B~ritons and Spaniad on the Buford if thereis room after AmerIenns are cared for.

.Same subject. 'i'ransmits telegr am from GeneralOrozeo stating that the revolutionary party is treat-ing Americans fairly, denying charges of forcedloans anld other oppressive nmeasulres, and statingmilitary and political situation.

Same subJect. The Department can not grant hisrequest to suspend traffic between El Paso andC'lud(ad Jirez.

Same subject. Refers to his 1364 of Apr. 17; inI-structs him to flie at the Foreign O01 ce a notecommunicating textually the Department's in-stiuction of Apr. 14, 3 p. ni. to supplement hisoriginal note, which departei therefrom In somepai tleularsi

Protection of Chinese subjects. Instruction to in-forni consulsf agent at Cananca to use his unofficialgood offices in behalf of the Chinese.

Same subject. The Chinese at Mazatlan may beexpelled from Mexico. Inquires whether theymay be perrittcd temporary residence in theUnit(dS states.

Samosubject. 'Ihere Is no objection to tern poraryadmimsion of expelled Chinese into the UnitedStates.

Political affairs. Inquires whether there are anylRed CIross or other funds available for assistingneedy Americans.

Same subject. Pascual Oroaco, by special envoyhas appointed VAsquez (16mez to bo ProvisionalPresident of Mexico, with seat of government atCiudad Juirez.

Protection of Chinese subjects. 'The Chinese colonyare grateful for permission to seek refuge in theUnited States, but will make use of it only Ifnecessary.

Political affairs. The original text of the Depart-ment's instructions of Apr. 14 3 p m., has beentransmitted to the Foreign Oflice.

Samesubject. 'ascu¢al Orozco has ordered VAsquez(0dmez to leave Mexico, owing to dissatisfactionwith his policy as Provisional President.

Discrimination against American railway em-plovees. Requests lssuance to railway presidentsand manaWers of a letter lling their attetionto the need of finding work for the unemployedformer American employees of the Mexican rail-ways.

Samosubject. Informs him of instructions to con-suls in pursuiance of the President's request.

same subject. 'I'he data requested of the consulswas desired for the P'resident personally, for thepurpose of securing employment iu the UnitedStates for the unemployed mei.

l'olitial affairs, Continues, from his diptch ofMar, 20, review of the general situatIon In Mexico,

Sameo subject, Instruct i)n to inform all deservingAmedrianq of the availability of the Buford frtranporttiLlon to the United

1

..do....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crespo. ...do....

Mr. Wilson to Xr. Wilson... ..do....

Same to same (telegram)..,.] May

Mr. O)ye to Mr. Knox (tele-gram).

Mr. W'ilson to Mr. Dye (tele-gram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr.(telegram).

Mr. Edwards to Kr.(telegram).

2

. .do...

May 4

Knox I ...do....

KnoxI ... do....

Mr. Alger to Mr. Knox (tele-gram).

Mr. Wilson to(telegram).

Mr. Oarrett to(telegram).

May 5

YF. Knox I May 7

Mr. Knox -..do....

President 'l'aft to Mr. Knox

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilsonal. (telegram).

14101 Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox....

Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

May 12

May 13

May 14

May 15

May 17

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922

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807

808

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928

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LIST OF PAPERS.

MlwXXCO-Oontlnued.

Mr. Knox to 88 railwaypresidents.

President Taft to Mr. Knox.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).M.Knox to M. Wilson(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Letoher to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox 4o Wr Letceher(telegram).

Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox(telegram).

No. From and to whom, Date. Subject. I'age.

1912.May 17

May

MayMay

21

24

25

... do....

may w

MAy 30

May 31

Same to same (telegram) .... I June 3

Mr. Knox to Mr. Letcher(telegram)

Mr. Garrett to Mr. Knox(telegram),

Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox'to legram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Schuyler' telegram),

Mr. Lbetcher to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox, to Mr. Wilsonand Mr. Edwards (tele-gram).

Mr. Sohuyler to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Sane to same (telegram)....Mr. Edwards to Mr. Knox

(telegram).Mr. Knox to Mr. Crspo..

.\r. Schuyler to(telegram).

Mr. Wion to

(twevr).

June 5

...do....

June 6

June

...do..

7

June 19

...do.....

June 20

...do.....June 21

Mr. nox I June 24

KaON Jun 26

Discrimination against American railway en-ploye. Letter In behalf of the unemployedmen, a directed by the President.

Same subject. Approves steps taken in behalf ofthe railway men.

Political affairs. Zapata warns Americans to leaveCity of Mexico before his inten(led attack.

Samesubject. If Zapata report is true Instructs toInform the Moxlean President and the Americancolony. No reply to be made to Zapata.

ameo subject.: Perfect defense plans for the Amerl-can colony have been made. Zapata's warninghas caused little alarm.

Samesubject. A proclamatlon by Orozco addressedto boththe Mexican and the United Btates (lovern-ments has been prepared, declaring that continu-ance of aid by the latter to the former will mako itPossible to protect Americans. Mr. Letchersuggests demanding Wete conduct of Americanan(Sother foreigners-to the border.

Samesubject. Instructs to make unofficial but firmdemand of Orozco for explanation of his proclama-tlon, protest informally But vigorously against allyevasion of his obligationl to protect noncombatants,and demand safe conduct for all Americans whodesire to leave Mexico. Use his discretion as toadvising merleans to depart.

Same subject. Orosco's prolamation will be issuedin greatly modified form owing to representativesmadie by Mr. Lotcher, Safe conduct promise(l.

ebels bitter toward ASmerleans because of allegedfrustration of their plans by permission by theUnited States of introduction of muntions of war.

Sme subject. Reports assault on residence of anAmerican, Willlam H Craft; also seizure of pow-der. Consul's protest unavailing. Suggests eon-certed action ofPAmerleans.

Same subject. The,Oepartment approves hiscourse.

Same subject, Euerta has arrested Villa ano senthim to Mexico City for tril. Orozeo's family enroute to ]Europe; Orozco may follow.

American claims, The Minister for Foreign Affairsto avoid ccongressional action, wishes to pay allallowed border claims at once.

Same subject. Instructs to say that this Govern-ment hopes the border cases will besot tied at once.

Political afairs. Orozco d(enes responsibility forthreats to Americans; has made apologies. iReb-ols have received arms from Paso del Norte.

Firing across herder. Recapture of Cludad JuArezis apparently intended y the Mexican Federalforces, Instruction to urge Mexican Governmentto attack so as to avoid firing across the lIne, andto sugget slege operations.

Same subJect. Has complied with instructions ofthis date, Foreign Olilce says siege i8 impossibleunless the Government of the United States cancooperate by prevent lng entry of supplies.

Samesubject. Vresldent Madero declare no bulletswill be allowed to penetrate Amer)'an territory.

Same subject. Mexickul authorities assure ldinthere is no present iptontion to take JuArez.

Display of the Anxerican flag. Replies to the Am-bassador's noto requesting that American consulat Ensenada (1o not unduly display the Americanflag In view of the municipal regulations therelimiting such display. This Oovernment, underinternational law, has lho right to (lfsplay ts flagdaily and falls to find ny reasonable ground forany restrlction of that right t11i thc present instance,

Flring across border, The Mexican Government of-tolally informs him that It will try to take JuArezwithout 1)attle by starving It out if necessary Itthe Aierican Qovernment will help by stoppingentry of supplies.

Same subject. The President says the greatest carewill be taken not to fire across the line In case ofattack on JuArez, but hoped the American lov-ernment would cooperate.

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From and to whom.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson ...

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Edwardsand Mr. L.etcher (tole-gram).

Mr. Wilson to(telegram).

Date.

LIST OF PAPERS,

1V12.June 28

July 5

Mr. Wilson 1...do....

Mr. Knox to Mr. Meyer.....| July 13

Mr. Adee to Mr. Wilson .-.. I July 19

1515| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox.. .1 July 24

Same to same (telegram)....I..do....Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson

(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knoxtelegramm).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilsontelegramr).

Mr. Knox to Mt(telegram).

Mr. Ed wards to(telegram).

July 26

July 28

... do.....

July 29

..do...

.. Edwards I... do.....

Mr. Knox I...do...

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Edwards to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. l)ye to Mr. Knox (tele-gram).

July 30

July 31

...do. ...

Aug. I

MEXlCO--ContiA%*d.

Subject.

Political affairs. Incloses correspondence relti torecruilting in the United States of soldiers for IheMexican government; connection therewith ofMoxican Consul l,lorente. Tho law peremptorilyforbids such rernultinig which assails the liatfollsovereignty of the Unded States (Moore's )igeslt,vii, 879). The Ambassador Is instructed to so ad-vise the Mexican Government and'to say that thiisGovernment can not re'coneile such action with(111e regard for the sovereignty of a friendly neigh-bor, and trusts that the Mexican Government willat once 1)roceed vigorously to stop It; and thatthe United States will prosecute all found guiltythereof,

Samesubet. Informs him of murder of an Amer-ican eltizen, William Adams, at Colonla D)iaz byrebels. Instructs to make unomelal but vigorousrepresentations to the rebel authorities, and to doall that is )0osilble to protect Americans.

Same subject, Quotes to him the instructions toMr. Edwards and Mr. Leteher; instructs to makeimmediate and urgent roprosentat ions to the Mex-ican Government as to need of its utmost effort forprotection of American life an(d property.

Same subject. Req guests sending of a war ship tothe west coast of Mexico, and suggests t hat one healso sent to the east coast.

Samesubject Ttnforms him that arrangements havebeen made for sendlig war vessels to both thewest and the east coasts of Mexico. Instructs himto explain the purpose of their visits to be onlysuch as those which vessels of all nations are ac-customeod to make, with no ulterior purpose.

fSame stuject, Acknowledges T)epartment's 87) ofJulie 28; transmits copy of his note to the ForeignOffice hased thereon, its reply thereto, and othercorrespondence,

Same subject. Suspension of constitutional guar-antles declared in certahinStates due to increase ofrebel atrocities and insuffielnt i"Vederal fores.

Same subject. Senator Fall has attacked tile D)e-partmeont's Mexlean polio, nalleging certain namedAmericans killed and outraged. Instructs to in-vestigate in regard to those name(.

Same subject. The persons montione(l hy SenatorFall have not ~een heard of at the EImtiisy.

Same subject. Instructs to urge Meoxican govern.ment to make every effort to protect Americanlife and property in Casas (lran(des district, whererebels are disarming them and are very bitteragainst the Government. of the United States,

BeSme subjoct. Ito has executed Instructions as toCasas (lrandes: Mexican Government promises toact as desired.

Same subject. Instructs to transmit to Consul atChihuahua the Department's July 28, 12 p. in.,with instruction to do all he can for Americans Inrebel territory. Requests suggestions relating toDepartment's Mar. 2, 2 . m.

Same subject. Instructs him to say to rebel chiefsthat willful molestation of Americans will be in-tensely resented by this Government, and infor-mally and unofficially to demand that there be nomualtreatment of American persons or property.,

Samesublect. Suggestscnrtabinestof importationsat litj dad Juarez, as well ea erorts, to weakenrebels financiilly.

Same subject. Inas forwarded Dej)artment's July28, 12 p. m., to Mr. Leteher at Chihuahua, withthe additional instruction of Department's July29, 4 p. m.bamesibject. Quotes his reply to Mr. Wilson'sinstruction of July 30.

Some subject, Acknowledges Vepartment's July29, 7 p. m. Omroico says ho will not listen to himofficially, awnd that he disarmed Americns becauseho nleede~d their arm.

American claims. None of the Douglas claimantshave accepted the awards, and the -Mexican Gov-ernment Inten(ds to deposit the amounts thereofwith the Secretary of State for distribution.

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LXXXIXLIST OF PAPFIR-9.

MXXICO-Continuod

From and to whom.

Same to se........s...

Mr. Knox to Mr. Dye (tele-gra~).

Mr. Edwards to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).Mr. Edwards to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Same to same (telegram).. .

Mr. Adee to Mr. Meyer......IMr. Wilson to

(telegram).Mr. Knox

Same to same (telegram).. -

Same to same (telegram).. -

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Date.

1912.Aug. 2

Aug. 3

Aug. 9

Aug. 12

Aug. 16

Aug. 16

Aug. 20

Aug..2.

Aug. 21

Aug. 22

...do....

Aug. 24

Same to same (telegram) (... o. ...

Mr. Letelicr to(telegram).

Mr. Knox I. ..o . ..

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Same to same (telegram)....

Aug. 26

Same to same (telegram)....I..do... .

16181 Same to Sallie ...............jI Aug.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

(Ioneral Wood to Mr. Knox.

Mr. Wilsou to Mr. Wilson...

28

Sept. 2

Sept. 3

Sept. 4

Same to s telegramn) .... Sept. 6

Su11bject.

Samesubject. Deecribe the progress and status ofborder claims and unfortunate attitude of theMexican agent.

Samesubject. Refers to his Aug. 1, and instrutio toad vise claimants that they are not compelled toaece)t the awards, and that this Government hnsreserved the right to proced diplomaticalli,

Samesubject. terxt of te JoInt Resolutfozi 103,"directing the Scretary of War to InvestIFate theclaims of Amerlcan e(tizens for damages sufTeredwithin American territory and growing out of thelateinsurrection in Mexico."

Political affairs. Orozco says Madero is about toresign.

Samesubject. Conditions worsein southern Mexico

Samesubject. Orozeo's army all out of Juarez .....

Samesubject. Federals now occupy Juarez. Itefu-gecs Oill return to their homes.

Same subject. Requests cooperation of thoe Vicks-burg with consul at Hermosillo.Taxatilon of forelIgners. Refers to Department'sMar. 27, and tnforIms him that such protests asthere mentioned are being madoin regard to rlil-ing taxes demanded by locAl Federaltuthoritiesafter payments already made to provisional revo-lutionary government, and Americans ad'Osednot to pay taxes a second time.

Political afairs. Conditions very bad In certainStates, Recommends rigid precautions In Sonora.

Samesubject. Mexican Goernment discriminatesagainst Aniekalnil trade and other interests. Sug-gests a positive stan(l against this attitude.

Same subject. The Vicksburg will cooperate asdesired and other precautionary nicastires will betaken.

,Suime sul)jeot. Refers to I)epartment's 907 of .1U0S19. Inform Mexican Government of Vicksburg'sschedule. Reference to future movenhents of lDesMeoitIes oil east cost.

'Taxat ion of foreigners. lie is ad(11se(l that the Fcederal Government will not attempt to require asecon(l payment of taxes.

1'olitIcal affairs. Acknowledges instruction regard-Ing Vicksburg and Des Moines.

Same subJect, ])oubts Moxtean Government'sbilty to cop~e withl situatWill In "onora.

8amesubject. Constitutional guaranties suspendedover one-third of Pexieo. Press censorship at nllInterior points.

Same subject. Reviews military, political. alndeconomic situation. Recovniencls an alert mindsevere attitude.

Same subject. Instructs to quest Mexicant o1v-ernmen t o place garrisons t l strategic )olnts onfrontier, adequate to deal with any disturbance;slpeeifles number of men required. Instructs alsoto say that Mexican troops may pass over Ameri-can territory for purpose of establishing said gar-risons.

Anmerlenwclalms. Revquests data collected by thleState Dopartment relating to the claims,

political afairs. Jncloscs an account of ?fr. ( icra'xInterview with the President, at which the l'rcsi-dent Impressed the Minister with this (Co~ern-ment'S dissatisfaction with Mexico's Inadequatedealing with attacks on Americans. The ActingSecrotarv of State added that there were three)Oilltslleedingspecitlconsdemtfoti: (1 that ?nwr-lerers of Akmericans went unpunished; (2) that

there was a general hostility toward American in-terests: an(l (3) that the Mexican Governmrent wasapparently not sufficiently energetic nnd aleonusin combating the anti-Amioican wtivities.

Same SubeOt. Acknowledges his No. 1618 of Aug.28, Anilounces the forwarding of a draft note tothe Foreign Oflleo emrlodyIng the I hru oloi ltsbrought out at M1r. Calero's intorsiow within tilepresident Sept. 4.

No. | 'age.

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824

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823)

826

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LIST OF PAPERS.

MYXICO-Continu6d.

No. From and to whom Date.

Sameto same........zn ....

Mr. Ades to Preddent Taft(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox....

Mr. Adee to Mr. Dye (tele-gram).

Mr. Adee to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

1912.Sept. 5

Sept. 6

SApt. 7

...do.....Same to same (telegram) ....I... do.....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Adee to Mr, Hunit Mr(olquitt, and Mr. Mobon:aid (telegram).

Mr. Hunt to Mr. Knox (tele-Mr. ('oquitt to Mr. Knox

(telegram).Mr. Dmye to Mr. Knox (tele-

gram).Mr. Mol)onald to Mr. Knox

(telegram).Mr. Wilson to

(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to(telegram).

..-do....

...do.....

...do.....

Sept. 8

Sept. 9

Mr. Wilson I Sept. 10

Mr. Knox I'

Mr. Dye to Mr. Knox.......Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson

(telegram).Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox

(telegram).Mr. Dye to Mr. Knox (tole-

gram).

Mr. Wilson to(telegram).

Mr. Wilson

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dye (tele.gram).

Mr. i)ye to Mr. X (tal-gram).

...do

Sept.Sept.

11

12

I...do ....

...do....

...do....

...do.....

Subject.

Same subject. Refers to I)opartment's telegram ofSept. 5; Inoloses the draft note therein menftloned;Instruots him, on presenting the note to (lo 3o

textually, and to say that such were his instruc-tions, 13efore presenting It, lo shlggest to the De-partment an) (lesirable changes in It that mayoccur to him.

Same subject. Re guests his permission to sendarms and ammunftion to the consul at Nogales forconsular agent at (Cananea.

Same subject. Refers to Department's instructionof Sept 2, 1 1). i., and incloses his note to the For-ciilgnO lcc ill compliance therewith, and the replyof the Foreign Office, which declares that the Mex-ican Government is en(ieavoring to satisfy the re-quest of this Government in regard to protectionof American life and property; expresses thanksfor permission to move troops over American soil,andl is awaiting the consent thereto of the Senate.

Samesubject. The President has given permissionfor the shipment of arms and ammunition for con-sular agent at ('ananea.

Same subject. Refers to shipment of armls men-tione(d in telegram to Mr. Dye and instructs to ar-range for their entr

Same subject. The Wnar Department has been re-quested to place additional arms and ammunitionat Naco.

Samesubject. As Dean of the Diplomatic ('orps hehas received from the rebels a notice of an early at-tack on the City of Mexico.

Permission for Mxican troops to pass over Amerncan soil. Requests the assurance of the Gov-ernors that It will be agreeable to the States ofArizona, Texas, and New Mexico to permit Mex-lcan troops to p ass through those States to pointswhere rebels threaten the security of Americancitizens.

Same subject. There Is no objection on the part ofAkrizona to the passage of the troops.

Same subject. Texam h as no objection to the pa-sago of the troops.

political affairs. States cause ofdelaz In forwardingfrom Naco the arms and ammunition for the con-sular agent at Catnanea.

Permission for Mexican troops to pass over Amerl-ean soil. It will be agrieeable to New Mexico topermit the passage of the troops.

Same subject. Refers to D)epartment's telegram ofSept. 2, 1 p. m. Instructs to inform the Mexicangovernmentt that permission is granted for 1,000to 1 200 troops to go from Ciudad JuArez via theSouthern Pacific Ry. through the Unite Statesto Sonorn, unarmed and escorted.

politleal affairs. Suggests an euendation of note topresented to Foreign Office, enclosed In De-

partment's No. 90 of Sept. 6.Saune subject. Arms and ammunition have arrived

and have been put under guard nt B3isb~ee.Same subject. Reqnuests comi)lete text of emenda-

tions referred to in the Ambassador's Sept. 10, 6p.m.

Same subject. Submits the text requested in V)e-partment's Sept. 12, 5 p. m,

Firing across border, Rebel troops appearing nearAgna Prieta the American commanding ofcer atDouglas warned bpth the Mexican Federal anlrebel commanding officers to prevent firing acrossthe border,

Same subject. Rebel attacks on A ua IPieta andNogales threatened. Instruction to inform Mexi-can 0overniment that Federal forces must avoidfiring across the line, and to suggest engaging reb-els as far as possible from the boundary.

Same subject. 'Phe War Department has been re-quested to issue Instructions similar to those toGeneral Steever last June when Ciudad JuAroz was

threatened. Instruction to warn Federal and reb.el offtlola against firing across the line.

Same subject. Jn reply to his note, relel leaderRojas says lie will try to delay attack on AguaPrieta until further instruoted.

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X1XXICO-Continued.I T -

Date.

1912.,'ft. 13.. .Uo.....

Mr. Knoxa I.. .do.....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bow atSept.et al (telegram). o p

Mr. Dye to Mr. Knox (tel.-gram).Mr. Garrett to Mr. Knox(telegram).Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Lascurain.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson(telegraui).

Mr. Wi~son to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Same to same(telegram). ...

13

Sept. 14

Sept. 1l.. -.do.......-do.....

Sept. 16

Sept. 17

. .do.....

Same to same .......... Sept. 18

Mr. Adee to Mr. Stimson....1Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson

(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

samet to same..............

...do.....

Sept. 10

Sept. 20

Sept. 24

Same to satue (telogram)....] Sept. 25

Mr. Oliver to Mr. Knox........ -do.A.. A

Mr. Adee to Mr. Wk0n,.- Sept. 27

Subject.

8ame subject. Rebels have gone south .............Flame subj cot. Nogales reported threatened by reb-

els; If at tack Is likely, Instruct vice consul as vouihavo been lnstnictedl (Sept. 12, 8 p. ni,) as to Aguinl'rieta,

Same subject. He has complied with Instructionsof Sept, 12 8 p. m., and Mexican Government re-plies that Immedlato steps will be taken to pre-vent firing across tho line at Agua Prieta and No-gales.

Pollticalatlairs. Instructs the Consul and Vice Con-sul at Nogales the Consular Agent at Cananea andthe Consul ai Hermosillo to tell the Amercanswho have been supplied with arms that these areto be used solely for self-protection.

8amesubject. Information concening the distribu-tion of arms to Americans,

3ame subject. Describes military situation.8ame subject. Instruction concerning emendation

of note, referred to In Ambassador's Wept. 12.3amoe subject. Text of note to the Mexican Govern-

nentt concerning the treatment of American's' spo-(iflc instances are given of murder, rape robM)rvand other criminal assaults; redressi.ls aoman(lcdfor these and also for false imprisonment. Pro-test is made against censorship; also against re-striction of Amerlcan trade., 'T'le American (JoV-ernment can no longer, out:of an unavailing regardfor Clio amouir propre of Mexico, patiently view tilestate of affairs as outlined' tho Mexican Govern-niient mnusteither show tha t can llilnileI the sIt ti-ation or confess that Itcan not ;in thelatterew-e tlheGovernment of the United States will cons"ilerwhatsteps to take' and nieantimoedosires a pron-.ptstatement of Mexico'sintOntlons In regard to (1)thecaptureand puntshmont of murderers ofAinler-leans, (2) ending of discrimination against Amer-icaninterosts, and (3) improvemontin general con-ditions in Mexlco such as subject Amerncan settlersto hardships.

anme subject. Instruction to date the note Sept. 15and present it at once.4ninesubject. Thenotewasdated Sept.15and vaspresented Sept. 17.lamne suihiect., The Mlinister for Foreign Affairsasoeld If the note was the samel as that referred toby tho J'resident In the Interviewv granted to Mlr,Caloro on lSept. 4. Mr. Wilson roellled thltiIt was.An answer was promised within four or five davs.

tessage of J'resident Madero to Congress read 'cl)t.16, 19l2; attention called to passage relating toAmerican claims for damages.

Lincrican claims, Transmits the (lata requested inhis So t. 3.emlissfon for Mexican troops to pass over Amerlican soil. Instructs liid to say- to the Mexican(iovernment that, as tihe UnIted States grantedI)erInission to pass Mexican troo;)s Over Its soil forthe primary purpose of aiding In the protection ofendangered AmericAn citizens, the failure of suchtroops to move against the rebels coauslng the (langer leaves thlis Government somewhat bewildered.

loiltical atTairs. Discusses the difollties of dlspos-ing of tho person of Pascual Orozeo, sr.merlcan claims. The Foreign Oflce, says that allthe E.) Paso clatinants Inten(l to awalt the actionof the Congressional investigating commission.oliticnl affairs. The Foreign 0 ce requests theIndefinite detention of General Campa, now in cus-tody at Tucson. AMr. Wilsoin reconunends reftizlto extradite anN rebel leaders, but to detain tllemmas long as possible.moerian claims. Requests the original petitions ofclaimants. for use of the War Department's claimscommission,olitical affairs. The DePartment hears rumors ofa coup d'edtat whereby Madero will be succeededby Pino Siofre, of an uiprising to be led by FelixDlz7 and of an unmderstandlng between Iluertaand Alsalcected Federal troops.

From and to whom.

Sameto same (telegram)....Mr. Wilson to r ,Dye (tele.

gram).

Mr. Wilson to(telegram).

No,

1016

840

811841M1

842

846

846

816

708

967

890

768

817

M7

I_

x01

LIST OF PAPERS,

MFdXICO-Oontlnued.

From and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.

MIr. Adee to Mr. Colqultt(telegram).

ir. ('olquitt to Mr. Knox(tolegram).

MAr. Wilson to Mr. de IsC2uova.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. WCson(telegram).

Same to same (telegram) ....I

Mr. Colquitt to Mr. Knox(telegram).

1912.Sept. 28

... do.....

Sept. 29

Sept. 30

... do.....

Oct. 1

Air. Wilson to Mr. Stimnon. Oct. 2

Sameto same........ |do.

AMr. Wilson toshamn.

Mr. Wilson to(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Schuyler(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Oliver ....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox(telegram).

3

Oct. 4

Oct. 8

Oet. 9

Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox...j Oct. 16

Mr. Adee to Mr. Schuylertelegram) .

Oct. 17

Oct. is

Permission for Mexican troops to pass over Ameri-can soil,. Requests to be Informed It If willbe agreeable to Texas to permit the passage ofMexican troops over United States soil over a defi-nite route, Inarmed and escorted.

Same subjet. Texas does not object to the passageof the troops,

Samo subject. Informs him that the Mexiean troopsmay pass unarmed and escorted from PiedrasNegras across American territory to renter Mex-lco at Del Rio and Marathon, Tex.

Same subject. Instruction to inform the Mexicangovernment of permission granted, as requestedfor Mexican troops to proceed from Piedras Ne grasto Del Rio and Marathon, over American soil.Sanlie subject. Instruction to withhold or with-draw permission granted, In view of objection ofGovernor of Texas pending further information.

Same subject. If Mexican Government will elim-inate Marathon and detrain troops only at DelRio there will be no objection.Political affairs. The Dopartment desires that allMexican insurreotionlsts that enter the UnitedStates be arre"sted'tinder section 14, U. S. PenalCode, neutrality laws.

Same stublect. Gives names of Mexican insurrec-tionists In the United States now in custody; theDepartment of Justlce is being requested to coop-erate in detaining these persons.

Samn subject. Tho Ambassador has been instructedthat insurrectionists captured in this country cannot be extradited on charges of Insurrectionwhich is a political offense: nor even on account ofcivil crimes committed in Mexico while they aredetained under our own laws, until these lawshave been satisfied.

Same subject. Refers to his Sept. 20 and 2f5. Thel)epartment believes insurrectionary leaders catoured in this country can not be surrendered othe Mexican Government on charges relating tothe present revolutionary (listulkbances since theextradition treaty with Mexico excepts surrenderfor political offenses. Instructs him so to say tothe Mexican Governmint, informally, and addthat thislGovernment expects to l)lace such lead-ers in mIlitary custody under the provisions of theneutrality statutes, and that the laws of this coun-try will lave to be satisfled before request for ex-tradtlon can be acceded to.

Permission for Mexican troops to passover Ameri-can soil. Instructs him to advise the MexicanGovernment of the amendment suggested by theGovernor of Texas to the itinerary of the troops.American claims. Transmits the petitions requestedIn his Sept. 25.

Pennission for Mexican troops to pass over Ameri-can soil. Reports that other arrangements havebeen made by the Mexican Government for thetroops and the permission though appreciated Isno longer necessary.

Political affairs. Reviews mllitary and politicalcon(litions, and attittde toward Americans, For-eigners'are expecting Intervention of the Unitedstates.

Same subject. Felix Diaz, at Vera Cruz, Is expect-ing attack by Federals. !'Committee of consuls re-quested him to avoid fighting within the city andrenuestod Mr. Canada to hold U.S iS. Montereyand send forDes folnes.

Sale subject. Hias notified Governimient theremust be nobombardment of Vera Cruz dangeroustoInnocent foreigners. Ilas told (lerman Char 4(l'AIfaires that Oermans could, If neessry, taleref ugo on the i*4s Moines.

Samesubject. Ttoq(i0sts return of the Des Moinesto VermCr:Lr wivth Instructions to the commanderto obsorhe .trict neutrality.Hame subject. Instnrction to say to Foreign Officethat this (loIornment hopesilO flghtipig at VeraCruz will endanger the persons and Interests oAmericaus andother noncombatants.

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8&1

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Mr. Wicker- ... do.....

Mr. Wilson Oct.

Mr.. Canada to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Schuyler(telegram).

to Mr. Knox I... do.....

Mr. Adee to Mr. Meyer-........ do.....

LWIlW rAPTiTIM

MlXICO-COOttMW.

From and to whom. Date. (abjeot. Page.

Mr. Sohuyler to Mr. Ku"x(tle8gm).

1912.Ooti18

Mr. Adee to MacVeegh..... ..do.....

Mr. Canada to W. Knoxtelegramim.

Mr. Adee to(telegram).

04. 191

Mr. Suyler .. .do....

Same to same(tem)....I...do.

Mr. Asusta to Mr. Canada.

Mr. Canada to Mr. Azueta. .. Oct. 20

Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox(telegram).

.do....

Sameto same (tele6grm).... ...do.....

Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Schuyler(telegram).

Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox(telegram).Mr. Schumylr to Mr. nox

(telegram).

Mr. Canada to Mr.(telegrm)

Mr. SC uyler to Mr.(telegram).

Mr. Vilma to(telegram).

Knox

0Oc. 21

I...do.....I...do.....

Oct. 22

I...do.....

Oct. 23

Knox ...do.....

Mr. Meyer j.. .do.....

Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox.......do..

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Schuyler(telegram).

Mr. Schnlver to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Canada to(telegram).

...do.....

Oct. 24

Mr. Knox I.. .do.....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Meyer...,. OIt. 25

Seirw subject. ForcaOfmce stroney objects toentrance of l)es Molno Into port of Vera Cruz ntpresent on apeount of general excitement over hersupposed mnissi. In vi ew of Mr. fchuyler's re-monmtrstes there will be no bombardment.

Same subject. Requests holding up of all ship-ments destined for Vera Cruz.

same subject. Transmits a letter from Felix Diazto the Secretary of State, requesting recognition ofthe beligerency of the armed form under hisoommai.,

Same subject. Theo Des:Moines will arrive VeraCmeOct. 20 and will csre for as many foreignersas plble, Instructs him so to inform the Ger-man ChsrO d'Affaws.

Same sub. Instructs him to say to ForeignOffice that in sending a gunboat to Vera Cruz-whichis addmittedly under rebel control-this Gov-ernment Is fulfilling 'an Imperative duty towardAmerieans and they Interests. The Departmentregrets that any other purpose should have beenperceived than the one communicated to theMexican Government.

Closure of port of Vera Cruz. Notiles hdm of theclosure of the port of;Vera Cruz. The Americanship Segur a should leave as soon as possible.

8ame subjeot, Has notified this Goverment of theaction of the Mexican Government closing the portof Vera Crus to the Seguranza.

Politleal affairs. Tho Mexican Government's policyat Vera Cruz Is to surround the city and preventescape of DIaz; no bombardmat is contemplated.

.Same subject. The Mexocan Government no longerobjects to arrival of the Des Moines at-Vera Cr z.

Same .subject. Trnsmits notification from FederalGeneral Beltr1n to Mr. Canada that Vea Cruz willbe taken by foree of arms and advising precautionsin behalf of Amerlcana.

Same subject. Felix DIaz rapidly losing prestige...Same subhet. Instructs to reiterate the hope ex-

presed In Department's Oct. 18, 2 p. m.Same subject. Describes situation of noncombat-

ants at Vera Cruz.Samesubject. Tho most stringent orders have been

given to do as little damage as possible to foreigninterests at Vera Cruz; no Intentian of bombard-ment.

Same subject. The battle has begun all aroundVera Cru(.

Samesubject. Felix Diaz has been captured. Thiscollapse wi merely prolong the tuble; thereshould be United States war ships In every Mexi-can port,

Smune subject. This Government does not clainthe right of asylum but, that of temporary refugeIs interpreted broadly enough to allow some latI-tude to the judgment of the officer called on to de-termine th .specific case; upon him the Depart-ment plaws the responsbllity as in the case ofCommander TIughes at Vera 6rus In regard toFelix D],a.

Same subject. Inoloees a series of documents andreports referring to the taking of Vera Cruz andsubrequenthaonf

Closure of errtaVI&Z. In uction to my toForeign mOfce, In view of Its protest at entrance ofthe Seursu& at Vera Cruz ftl" cloure by a sov-ereign power of a port held by enemies, whetherfore gn or domestic, can have no international va-lidity and no extraterritorial effect of imp)oslngany obligation upon governments of neutral pow-ers to recognize It. A blockade of a port held ad-versely can not be respected.

S3ame subject. Inquires whether now that the In-surrection has collapsed, he ehail nevertheless fol-low the instruction of Oct. 23.

Asylum and tempor refuge. Felix J)iax has.beenon etred by Foedral forces. If he asks for

asylum lt wlibeh retuePoll tieftl airs. Request. that In addition to the

l)es Mouies and T'acor*, now on east coast, twoother vessels be sent there; and that four vesselsbe kept ready for despateb to the West coas

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,o. From and to who Date. Subject. Page.

7701 Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox....

Mr. Wllson to Mr. 8ehuylertelegramnm.

Mr. WVIlson to Mr. Schuyler(telegram).

Mr. S3chuyler to Mr. Xhox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Schuyler(telegram).

Same to same...............

Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Ellsworth to Mr. Knox(telegram),

Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox...

Mr. Hammto Mr. JKnox(telegram).

Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox(tole ram).

M~r. Sehuyler to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Same to same (telegram)....

Mr. Pangburn to Mr. Knox(tele grar).

Mr. Schuylar to Mr.. Knox(telegram).

Ms. Canada to(telegram).

1912.Oct. 25

Oct. 28...do.....

Oct. 27

Oct. 29

...do.....

I Nov. 7

Nov. 8

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Nov.

Nov.

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Nov.

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Mr. Bonney to Mr. Knox(telegram

Mr. Knox MLr. Elchuyler

(telegram),

Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox(telegram).

...do.....

...do.....

Nov. 27

Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox .... ...do.....

Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox...... .do.....

Samesubject. Inolo aseries of reports and docu-ments referring to the taking of Vera Cruz byDiaz and retaking by BoltrAn.

Samesubject. Tnforms hlm of request to Navy De-partment of Oct. 25.

Closure of port of Vera( Cruz, Instruotlon to co-mmunicate to the Moxican Government as'Instruct-ed on Oct. 23, oxplajuing the sending of that i-.struction prior to news of recapture of Vera Cruz.

Asylun an temporary refuge. Tho Embassy isbesieged with requests for interce.sion in behalf ofFellx Dfaz threatened with execution. Mr.Schuvler refuae to interfere in Mexico's internal

politics.Bame subject. Approves his action reported in his

Oct. 2Samesubject. Instruction to inform Consul at Vera

Cruz of the Department's position with regard togranting asylum; distinction between asylum andtemIsorary, refuge defined.

Political affairs. Vera Cruz citizens very grateful toCommwander lHuglles; profusely express theirfhendshlp for the United States,

Same subject. Robel activities around Cuernavacaand II State of Mexico Increasing.

Same subject. Rebels active In State of CoahuilaClosure of port of Vera Cnz. In view of changed

conditions at Vera Cruz the Mexican Governmentbelieves the matter of the closure of that port maynow be considered terminated.

Political affairs. Rebels active In State of Durango.

Barm subject. About 600 rebel troops In State ofChihuahua.

Same subject. Finances of Mexico in hopeless con-fusion.

Same Subject. Rebels Increasing activities In sev-eral States.

Same subject. Rebels control all west coast as faras to the north of Acapulco.

Same subject. Conditions more serious. Advisesimmediate despatch of war vessel to Acapulco.Thu, Minister of Trade and Commerce Is inform-ing Americans that it Is Impossible to protect theirIntermsts.

Same subject. Large rebel forces in the northern,numerous small bands In central and southernparts of the State of Vera Cruz.

Samo subject. Rebels active In State of San LutsPotosi,

Same subject. Refers to Mr. Oohuyler's Nov. 16, 2p m. reporting the Mifister's statement; instructshm to say to the Mexican Government that theDepartment Is astonished to learn that a memberof the Cabinet is making such statements andtakes It for granted that he Nvill be Immediatelyand approprately cautioned, and that the Oov.ernment of Mexlco will exert every effort to pro-teot the persons and property of Americans.

same subjoct. Anti-American feeling spreading;failure to take adequate steps to punish officialsguilty of offenses toward Americans, The Mexl-cans generally seem emboldened by approachingchange of dmianlstration In United States.

same subj ot. Reviews conditions in city andstate of Vora Cruz.

same subject. Transmits the reply of the MexicanGovernment to the 1)spartmen l's note of S4pt4 16,It expresses surprise at the re roaohes coxhtain;din the latter; claims that Mexico has fulfilled Itsobligations toward Americans, and reproach is notin koeping with the oourse followed by the UnitedStates With its own territory toward Mextcancitizens; rejets the imputatlonn of hostility toAmerican interests: declares that the (Jovornrennt

-can not be held responsible for tho present state ofthe country; It the United States had expelledtrom Its territory the leaders of sedition, the Al[exi-mun (overnment would have bund It easier tu re-establlsh perce: objcts to t thelapuge of theAmerican note In qulalifyi heMxla (oern-!ment and prefers not to replyY th portion of thenote contalnlng sucoh qual nca~w

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No PFrom and to whom. I)ate. Subject. Page.

1912.Nov. 29

1793, Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox ...I Nov. 30

Same to same (telegram)....J Dec. 6

Same to sam ........I Dec.

Same to same

Same to Sam.e

Mr. Knox to(telegram).

(telegram)....

(telegram)....

7

Dec. 11

Dec. 16

Mr. Sohuyler I Dec. 10

11421 Same to Se .............. I Dee. 19

............I Dec. 21

18341 Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox...I Dec. 30

American claims. Report of aims Commission ofthe War Department, In pursuance of the JointResolution of Congress approved Aug. 9 1912

Same subject. Transmits a note from the ministerfor Foreign Affairs exhibiting an attitude of irresponsibility toward all foreign claims.

same subject. Rectiests instructions as to how toproeed in view of the attitude of irresponsibillitassumed by the Mexican (lovernmfnt towardforeign claims.

Same subject. Traiismits correspondence Illustra-tive of the Nexican Government s attitude as men-tioned In his telegram of Dec. 6.

Samesubject. The Embassy has secured paymentof two claims for personal service rendered.

Political affairs. The bMexican Government re-nuests that when the Embassy asks for permis-

sion to procure arms for American citizens the re-quest boe made as It it concerned a transacion be-tween private Individuals. The Embassy, how-ever, has already asked that the arms concerned beshipped to the consul at Hermosillo.

Samesubject. Refers to his Dec 151 n.ma. snd in-structs him to say that although the arms are, forconvenience, consigned to the consul, they are In-tended for the protection of American citizens; thecase is analogous to others about which no que-tion was raised.

American claims. Acknowledges his No. 1800 andinstructs him to say that this Government can notadmit the existence of any unqualified rule of in-ternatlonal law excusing a government from all re-sponsibility for damages done to aliens by uncon-trolled insurrectionists.

Same subject. Memorandum of an interview be-tween Mr. Wilson and Mr. Lascurain in NowYork,at which the Ambassador suggested submission toarbitration of all difficulties pertaining to theclaims.

Same subject. Transmits copy of a note from theMexican Government to theB ritish Minister toMexico, stating that as the current disturbances

iffer in character from those of 1910, the ( overri-ment is making no present decision as to the for-mer.

MOROOCO.

1912.257 Mr. Carpenter to Mr. Knox.. May 20 Americ prot0gs. Incloses letters from the Brit- 917

lsh Conan lat Fez relating to Mohamedben LIehsenel Ftlaly, arrested by the F'rench authorities.

Same to same (telegram) .. do..ame subject. Reports that the French authorities 98have polo, ed for the arrest of Mohamed benLehsen el Ilplealyn.

263 Same to same............... May 29 Sae subject. Incloses two more-letters from the 989British Consul at Fez, showing the case of Filal1to be closed without resort to a court-martian,through the good offices of the Consul.

283 Same to same............... July 11 Bamesubject. Further information about Filaly.... 99184 Mr. Knox to Mr. Carpenter.. Aug. 6 Same subect. The Department apl)roves the con- 992

duct of the case of Filaly; iustruction to thank theBritish ConsulatFez for his deep interest andable handling of the case.

NMOARAGUA.

Mr. Northcott to Mr. Knox(telegram).

..s ,...I

1911.may 6

June 7

Financial affairs. The Presidont of Nicaragua hasbeen authorized by the A"embly to negotiatewith American bankers, through the good ofllcesof the United States, a loan not exceeding $20,000,-000. Also to negotiate such treatils and contractsas may be necessary to secure the loan.

Same subject. Message from the President readJune 8 transmitting a convention with Nicaraguarelating to refunding the debt of Nicaragua and re-organizlng Its fiscal administration, signedK atWashIngton June 6, 1911. Urges its ratification

upon the Senate. Text of ehe convention.

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No.f From and to whom. Date. Iubject. Pam

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Mr. Gunthr to Mr. Knox

MeYsrs. Brown &SJel8 an

to Mr. Knox.

Mr. Ceftsrilo to Mr. Kno7....

Mr. Knox to Mor. Brown& SeBgman.

1911.June":

July 1s

oct. 9

NOT. 2

.Nlov. 7

Nov. 11

Mr. Knox to r. Castrlilo......do.....

Messrs. Brown & Selignanto Mr. Knox.

Mr. Gunther to I&. Knox(telegram).

Same to same (telegramt)

Deo. 13

Deo. 16

Dec. 26

Same to Sae............... Dec. 30

Sam to fsme (tel I Deo. 31

same to same (telegram)....

Sme to Same (telegram) .. I

Mr. Knox to Mr. Gunther. (telegram).Mr. Gunther to Mr. Knox...

Sameto ........

SameB0tM e.-

Mr. Heimrke to Mr. Knox...

Mr. Ounther to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Gumther(t~lelm).8Smto soe(tlor )....

1912.Jan. 1

Jan. 4

Jan. 6

Jan. 6

Jan. 8

...do.....Jan. 12

...do.....

...do.....Jan. 13

1sm. ubl .Kt read,June 2 rng approMal of t lo convention.

Same t. Message from the Presidentetlng certain mipor amendments to the loan

covetionand r+*lteratlng his earnest desire thatthe 0Se ate dvise ratifloat'o.Samemublet.- n~an Au tbly appronsl

contat wrtth Amcn banker of Set. 1 .1911.:Uam stubec,; fInorms hi~ of conclsIon det.:l1,

1911, ofat*Iporaryloan to Ni gof $T,50Q,-00Q scureon c Wstd zXpte to be colletd by^* doetrGenel omintei by them and ap-proved bythe' e phrtment; lt bas been approvedby the G6overmto NI~a They nominateMr. 11am for ollqctor General,

Sameslilbjeot.:0 Re~sts the D'patmentto considerthe nsmlation of Mr. Haui for Cllector Oeneral.h

Same object. A oldge'stheir letter of Nov. 2and Infors them of approval by the Departmentof Yr. Ha ns Colletor 0ene' t mid aporoyal Isnot to be: understood invotvQg any other orfurtergood office of this Government than wouldbe rdd to any other legitimate American en-terpre abroad-amsubjct. , Aknowledgeshis Nov. 7 andtnformshim of the approval by the Department of Mr.Hamfor Collector General,

Samesubject, Transmits oopy of dontaqt of De. 9,1911, between Xi erahu, the Ethelburga 'yndicate, and cert holders of the Nican bondissue of, 109neotIated under the terms of thecontract of Sept. 1, 1911, requiring approval by thePresident of Nicaragua.

Samesubject Financial Agent Hamand CaptainWllhs assumed their posts Dec, 1l.

Samesubject. The godofices of the United Statesare requested for securing services of an excieexpert.expertsubj. The contract of Deo. 9 baa beenapproved by the President of Nicaragua.

Constitut1on. Promulgation set for Jan. 1, 1912, butas the election of Mea and Soldrzano are madeconstitutional, nnd forbids employment of foreign-ers, the Freign Mminister 1s withholding his signa-ture.

Political atdairs, President Jiiaenez of Costa Rioasays President Estrada Cabrera of Guatemala issupporting Irlas in a movement from Costa Rioaagamist 'l10ars un.Same subject. f resident Araujo of alvdor saysPresident Fstrada Vabrera of Guatemala Is Im-plicated with Jose (.:Amez In Costa Rica In a plotagainst Nicaragua, as shown by Intercepted oor-respondenoc,

Same subject. Instruction to repeat his Jan. 4 tothe American legations In Costa Rica, Salvaior,and Guatemala requesting full report.

Same subject. :rielates interview with generalChlamorro concerning political intrigue with ref-erence to the Preidency.

Same subject. Dlscusses breaches of the DawsonAgreements by their various signers.

Same subet, Discusses Diat as a candidate forthe Prouden oM.: u a

Bea subject, %efors to Mr, Gttnihtiis Jan. 4, adtranstntts cps of dcorresondence mentioned;thinks It does not implicate Estrada Cabrera.

Constitution, The Foreign Minister has agreed tosign the oonstltution, bt Mr. Gunther has beenpromised delay of promulgation until Jan. 31.

.Financal affairs Mr. EdWin A. Thayer is recom-mended as excise expert.

Constitution. The Department would regard pr(-mulgation before arrival of Mr. Weltzel as a dis-tinct departure from the cooperatIon between thetwro Governments that has been practioed. In-structs to assure President D o t Govern-ment's 0ordial support.

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LIST OF PAPERS.

NICARAGUA-Contianed.

No. From and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.

Mr. (ltmther to Mr. Knox(telegram).

1912.Jan, 13

Mr. Knox to Mr. Gunther Jan. 14(telegran).

Mr. Gunther to Mr. Knox... Jan. 16

Same to same (telegram)....

Sarnme to same (telegram) ....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Gunther(telegram).

Mr. Knox to various Sena-tors.

..-do....

Jan. 10

Jan. 19

Jan. 22

Mr. Knox to Mr. Gunther...1 Jan. 24

Mr. Weltel to Mr. Knox....|.Mr. Knox to Mr. Weitzel....

..do....

Jan. 25

Same to samie ......... I Jan. 31

Mir. Weitzel to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Weitzcl(telegram).

Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Fob. 4

Feb, 8

Fob. 1II

Sameto same.........,,,|I Fob. 14

MIr. Castrillo to Mr. Wilson..1 Feb. 15

Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox.... | Feb. 23

Air. Wilson to Mr. Weitzel(telegram).

Feb. 20

Same subject, Th-e Assembly lirreularly promuil-gated theeaJfnstiftiAtion Jan 12 without the signa-ture of the Mlnister for Foreign Affairs intendingto forco th'e United States to ieoognize the electionof Mena and8ldi6ano.

Same subject. Tnstrfotion to inform Mona that theOawson agreements must he observed,Same subject\, Dosorilbes the Intrigues relating to

the promuilgation of the Cohistitiution; incloses- thedecree ordering Its promulrgation.gFinancial afluirs, 'The Nicaraguan Governmentagree to appoint Mr, Thayer as excise expert,

Constliltulon, Public sentiment welcomes Depart-ment's declaration contained In Mr. Knox's Jan. 14.

Financial affairs. Mr. Thayer accepts ..........

Same subject., IncloseR his spech delivered beforethe Now York State Bar Association on Jan. 19on "The Monroeo Doctrine and some incidentalobilgatlons in the zone of the Caribbean." Hedoes this In the hope ef inreasitng their interest. inthe convention between the United States andHonduras and even more especially the conven-tion with Nicaragua, both of which now await theadvice and consent of the Senate.

Samesubject. Acknowledges his 1l1, copy of whichhas been sont to Mr. Wands, Nicaragua's Flnan-clal Adviser,

Constitution, Trunsmits text of the now constitu-tion.

political affairs, Incloses copy of letter from (en-eral Chamorro to the D)opartment reviewing re-cont political history and urging tids governmenttto Insist on the execution of thV Dawson Agree-ments In respect to the suceess;Vn to the l'resi-(loney. Incloses also Mr. Knox's acknowledg-

Same suibject, Reers to Mr. Gunlther's Jan. 4 andInforms him that the-Charg 1d' Affalreq at SanlJose can not verify the rumor concerning (lamezor of activity against Nicaragua.Flnancial affairs. President i)iaz urges hasto Infixing the rate of exchange for the paper currency:lea(liing bisiniess men also urge It. States the (if-firnilties, nnd 'recommen(ls that bankers make ad-vanees at once.

Same subject. It Is understood that the bankerssent a proposal on Foeb 7 which they hope will re-move (iffloultles mentioned In hisFeo.b 4.

Same subject. An agrcerrent satisfactory to bothNienrigua And tho backers for prompt executionof plans for the currency and banking operations Isabout to bo conelufided: the bankers will len allad(litional $500,000 and also pay monthly $30,000from thoe customs reeclpts; the bankers to receiveoption to plirchapse Si per cent of Lake steamersan(l of Pnacifle railroad, Currency experts thilkthis optIon Includes franchise to operate steamersfrom Mnntagua to Oreytown. Mr. alurrlson roe-ommendis to bankers exercise of this option andCalnoliitution of the existing waterway; this, withthe 1Paeiflc railroad, would form a transcontinentalline.

Same subject. The Department's Infornmail courseI 1 dixllthig currency and' banking plan referredto In 8 Feb. 4, has had a beneflen a effect on botheconomic and political situations.

Visit of the6 Secretary of Stato to Nlcaragua. Ac-knowledges'his Fob. 13 notifying him of the Sec-retary's rospectie "visit.Samey,,,,s eet. Incloses copy of notes exchonmedwith the Foregn Office and wilh President Ijiatrregarding the Secretary's visit.

Financial affairs. Refers to his lFel). 14; tho b)nikerswish to know If there is any objetion to includingthe project therein mentlone(l In their now pro-posals- e)opartmont replied that there was noneprovided contracts specify that there shall be noalienation to foreign company or government ex-copt with the consent of this Govornment; sameas to transistlilian routo.

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LIST OF PAPERS.

NICARAGUA-Continued.

No. From send to whom. Date. Subject. Pago.

Mr. Klwx to the Mayor ofMalnagua.

l'resldenit J)iaz to Mr. Knox.'Mr. Knox to P'resident 1)ifz.Mir. SuArca to Mr. Knox.....Mfr. Knox to M1r. SuAros.Mir. Sol6rzano to Mr, Knox..*Ir. Knox to Mr. Soldrzamo..Mr. Chamorro to Mr. Knox..Mr. ICnox to Mr. Chamorro..[resident Dlaz to P'residelnt

'Tfta ,Mr. Wilson to Mr. Weitzel...

President Taft to P'resideiitDiaz.

MNr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox(telegratu).

Mr. Wilson to PresidentTaft.

Mrt. Wilson to Mr. Welizel(telegram).

Messis. IBrown & Soligmato Mr. Knox.

Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox,....

Same to semne...............IISulame to seinl..............

1912.Mar. 5

Mar. 6...do....... (10........do ...... .do.....:.do.......do....-do.....

Mar, 11

Mar. 12

Mtar. 20

Mar. 21

Mar, 22

Apr. 2

Apr. 7

...(lo.....Apr. 19

,Snme to sAme........ May 2

-j................... IMay 10

Mr. Wils sn to Mr. Weilzel..,Mr. Weitzol to Mr. Knox...

Salnle to samin (telegram)....Messrs. Brouwn1 & Soligmnan

to Mr. Knox.

Mit. Knox to Mr. Welizel(telegram).

so Mr. Woitzel to Mr. Knox....

Saame to snme (telegram) ....

Mr. Knox toSIatimI.

. . .do.

May

IMayMay

Julie

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June 8

JunIe 20

June 20

Mr. Wicker- Jul)y 21

Mfr. Weltzcl to M4r. Knox....j July 31

Nfeisrs. B rowvn & Solignlanto Mr. Knox.

Atg. 2

Aug. 5

visit oft Secretary. Speech replying to a6peechof welcome,

Samesubject. 'Spech of welcome.Samesubjett. Reply to the foregoing.gwmesubdt . Speech of become.Samesub oct. Ieply0 to the foregoing...............Same sII oct. Speech of welcome ................SameSuht Reply to the foregoing...............SIme suB e St. Speech of welcome ..................Samue sut ctc. 1Rply of Mr. 1(nox ..................Samosubcct. Thanks the President for the Secre-

tary's sit.F'llllnt al irs. .Transmits correspondence be-

tweehi the hankers and the finanmlal exports lit re-gard to railway and eanal projects considered Inconnection with the loan.

Visit of the Secretary. Reply to the foregoing.......

Finanelal aialIrs. Thoe irrcney-plan anil supl)le-nleintaryloill liilt has been ssodi )Y tM asseIn-bly wi2 cail featilire cut oti ll nkers' reprcscn in-lives threaten rejection of b il so aniended. Hoc-onimen'ls urging bankers to accept.

Sanie subject. 'T'hc pnssage of the currency-reformnundt supplementary-loan bill shows the good fathII

z f Nfiurragiut a ml refutes the statement that It doeslot eslro the 10loan con mention.

Same subject. Bankers will not insist on canalfeature.

S3ine subject. They have entered an agreementwith Nicaragua, Mar. 26, 1912, to inake furthertemporary loans not exceeding $775,000.

Same subject. lucloses copies of currency-roformlaw enacted Mar. 20, 1912.

Same subject. Incloses copies of'supplemontary-loan law,

Political agairs. Inoloses communicat ion fromMililster ,for Foreign Affairs regar(lling D)awsonAgreemenits and his answer thereto. Inclosuroreviews the agreements and urgesn-ecessity there-under of calling popular presIdentlal electIon.

Same Subject '1rnnransmits correspondence withConsulate Blluoflelds concerning political condi-tions onl the Atlantic Coast.

Naturalir nation conlvoletion bIetween the UnitedStates and Nicaragua. Text.

Naturalization convention, supplementary, extend-ing the time of the foregoing. Text,

Polliteal afTairs, Refers to 1ils 21 and approves hisanswer to Mr. Chaingrro.

Financial AffaIrs. ; Indlosos copy of measure author-izing President to settle Ethoelburga loan.

Samle subject. Nicaragua greatly needs $900,000;purposes sitatedl; basis (ord iscussion given.

Same subject. Incloses various contracts eonse-uentl upon the failure of the Ethelburga agree-

ment of lDec. 9, 191 1.Saine subject. Mr. Wnands transimiits reconined(la-

lion to accept plan for settlement of the 19t) loanquestion.

Political affairs. Reports intrigues concerningpresidential succession.

Fillancial affairs. TI'he bankers' (lola eonip)els Nic-aragua to make internal loans of objectionable na-Lure.

Political affairs. Secrotary of Wfar of Nicaragiula,(eneral Mona, without knowledge of the Presi-(dent has placed anl order for two armed launchesand oilier War material. This may be l)reparatoryto a revolutionl. 11o(quests investigation.

Samzne subl~ject. :;Relates (letalls oft he coup d'detatalltnmptad bjv theo M~ntiister of War, general Monia,

FIilacialX affairs. Transmits ceorrespon(ienice con-cerilnlg rel lions of NatIonal Bank of Nicaraguato the loans.

same sujixect. tie.at of the Loan Convenltion madepublic.

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Mr. Knox!,P'esidont Taft.

MAr. 11Wcltzol to(telegram).

1912.Aug. 6

Mr. Knox I... do ....

Mir. Knox to Mr. Mageo.....

Mr. Knox to(telegram).

Mr. Knox to(telegram).

Mr. Dodge

Aug. 6

Aug. 7

Mr. Weitzel I ..do....

Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox....I.

.';me to sane (telegram) ....

70 I Same to same ..............

0 AMr. Adee to Mr. Woitzel. ....

Nr. Aden to Mossrs. Brownand Soligniau.

. -do..

Aug.

Aug.

8

9

Aimg 17

Aug. 19

MIr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox.... Aug. 23

&Smeto same (telegram).... ...do.....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Mageo ...

Mr. Weltzel to Mr. Knox....

Air. Wilson to(telegram).

Aug. 26

Aug. 30

Mr. Ilminhk6 Sept.. 4

AMr. Wilson to M(r. Weltzel(telegram).

Mr. Magee to Mr. Wilson . ..

Mr. Adcc t6 Mr. Weltzel(telegramn).

MIr. WVeitzel to Sir. Knox....

Mr. Anidrows to Mr. Knox...-

Mr. Hinckley to Mr. Knox(tlolgraul).

Sopt. 4

... do....

Sept. C

Sept. 8

Soipt. 10

.. .(lo....

Political affairs, the AmerIcan corpporatloi own-in. railway Corhito to GranIda idce rtainr steani-slips on inland waters cmiplauins that Mena hasseized its property. Upon the Minister's Tprotestto the Government It replied that It. was unableto grant the desired 'protection The Ministerthen requested protection from the IJ. S. S.3 An-napolls, whose commanding officer-sent 1lo mento Managua. Recommendssending Marines fromPanama:

Famine rlief. Widespread want approaching fam-ine exists throughout Nicaragua. Inullilreswhether the American Rled Cross can be askedfor aid,

Samesubject. Informs hlm of report by Mr. Welt-zel of Aug. fand Inquires whether M.he AmericanRted Cross can send on short notice supplies fornoncombatants to be distributed by our repre-sentatives.5t;1. . t.'9'. )2.;';&2''

Same subject, Informs him of Red Cross aitthorl-zation o expenditure of $1,000 for Nicaraguan suf-ferers; the commissary department of Cnnal Cent-misslon will furnish the iulp)lieis under his direc-tion; Ins rlcts Ilim how to purchase anied ehip.

Same sub~ect. Expenditure of $1, 00 authorizedby Red Cross, Instructs him to supervise ship-ment ofst )p)lies from Panamna.

Poliltical atTairs. aives further particulars of Mcna'scoup d'ltat.

Famine relief, le has requested t)00 worth of sip-

P~olitical affairs a ives further particulars of politi-cal disturbance anid nleasures taken by the Lega-tion for the prolootlon of llfe and proioerty.

Same subject, Tnoloses (lespatch from 'Costa Ilicaregarding rumor of Invasion of Nicaragua,

Financial affairs, Acknowledges their Aug. 2,'i'liis Governmenit always exerikes every)propereffort to protect legitimate interests abroad, :rfitcan not unllenrtake to guaralinte invesinoatsd; itdeellnes to express ani oplilioll as to the attitu(o iltmight take toward anticipated occurrences thatmighitwarraintropreSon taitioIis ofthis loveriniment.

lPolitical affairs, (lives further p~articulars contc('rn-Ing peace proi)osals an(l protest against bonibard-Ing of Maniagua. Arrival of 250 mLarines from theCanal Zone.

Famine relief. Itcports progress of (dist ribution ofsuPplies.,Same sli;bjeet. Informs him of tho relief work no-complished.

Political affairs. Further particulars re ar(linmeasures taken for the protection of lifofle1lproperty of foreigners.Same sujcet Quoes telegram rom PresIeM t 0ofSalvador to theo; President suggesting Interventito1n6of some third l)erson. Inslructs him to present thelPresidoelt'srel)ly (leylqlnig to entertalli the siug-gostlon atld roerotthing the attltu(ie of Salvador.

SaTnO subjeot. lIlstrtucts hli to iresen l.to tho For-cignOffico, utolelialiv to cointullicate to theroi~cls, and make plicile the nautlorized deelara-tion of policy of tibe United States in tho l)resuotdlisturtl)ncesilI Nicaragua.

Faininerellef. t " fers to Mr. Wilson's suggest Ionl ofthe nteed for further aid, and authorizes oxpcnli.turo of anl addit loewl 1I,000.

Samne subplot. 1 tformns lilzi of theo additional $1,000available.

Political affairs. (i yves l)artictulairs otnmeistures takenIn behalf of Americans and other foreigners ntMatagal p a,

Same sbllecot. Inlloses telegrams fromn the flectregarding Nicaraguan conditions.

Same subject. At an anti-tlAkmerican inass neet lngin San Salvador the President. of Salvador urgedtho diombnarkation of American Marines ns at tIherequest of Nicaragua, an(l (leclrne i a friendly IlLati-tudo of the Uailtd States towar(l Salvador.

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No. From and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.L. . , ___Mr. Vilson to Mr. Weitzel. .

Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox(telegram).

1012.Sept, 11

Sept. 13

Sameto same (telegram) ... . Sept. 14

S.anme to saene (telegram)....J Sept. 23

Mr. Willson to Air. Weltzel(telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Me,1a(neumioranu(lm).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Weitzel(telegram).

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Sept. 26

Sept. 26

Same to sanie (telegram).... ...do....

Mr. Andrecvs to Mr. Knox. . Sept. 28

Mr. WVeltzel to Mr. Knox....

Mr. lWotierspoon to TheAdjutant (General.

Mr, WVeitze1 to Mr.(telegram).

Knox

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Sept. 30

Oct. 1

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Meyer. (1o.....

Mr. Andrewvs to Mr. Knox..I- Oct.

Mr. Welt7el to Mr. Knox(telegralol).

Mr. Wilsoom to Mr. We'itzel(tclegrani).

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Mr. Castrillo to Mr. Knox - . Oct.

75 1 Mr. Weitzel to Mr Knox.... Oet.Mr. Wilson to Mr. Casttrillo.. Oet.

Mr. Welizel to Mr, Knox... .1 Oct.

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Mr. Weltzel to Mr. Ktiox(tulegralu).

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Same subject.i Tucloses despiateh tfromn "AfihericanMinister to Salvador concerning the attitude ofSalvador cnd other Central American countriestoWarid NlcaraIsa.,

Same subect. CRotnrs to his Sept. 4, 7 p. m.; hasdelivered to Forelgn OfMce this Government's au-thorliedl dieclaration of policy

Financial affairs . Recommenldis urging hankers tomake Imme(diateo advances.

Samod subject, Henows recommendation to urgeI)ankers to make immedlato advances. TranstItsthree alternative propositions offers i)y 1resilden tDiaz,

Political affairs. Instriotlon to repent to other J.e-gatiolns III Central America Department's declara-tion of policy of Sept, 4, 7 p. m.

Sanmo silbjct. Memorandum of conversation withthe Minister of Halvador regarding a communica.tion from President Araujo to the'lPresident con-corning Nicarag(ta,

Samno subject. Repeats the purport of P4rsl deitAraujo's commication to the President, TueI)epartment will ask IPresiidentArul a whether liestill 1(de.sires isconiintilrication to be handed to th(Prosldeuilt; and will say that this governmentn tseesno reason whatever ihy the present lawful (Jo-ornment of Nicaragun should conisl(ider thbe questionoflgiving place to any provisional governnmi lt.

Financial affairs. The bankers claim their luau In-volves no delay.

Political aftalrs. Incloses telegram from AdmiralSoutherlaun con cerning permission to land 0( on-oral Melna on the Cnnal Zone,

Samne subject. Describes incidents leading up tothe relief of Americans and other foreigners in

Same subject, Sceretary of War directs the GOv-'ernor of Ilananua Canal Zone to allow the landingof Ooneral Mona an(l to keep him under survell-

Same subject, Refors to his Sopt, 2 6 p.mp, Pres-ident Araljo had no warrant for hMs suigpestlon ofa provisional presldenov for Nicaragua: believesAralSJob is lntriguing to fname next president, but.unsulported by otler governments.

S.aestuject. tefers to his fe)Pt. 2. At reriuest ofoepartmhent of State the Warl:I)opartment has

directed Canal Zojie authorities to detain GeneralMena an(1 son upon Zone territory.

Same subjects. Informs him of arrfval of Mlena aldson at Panama, Wil e kel)t uinder suirveillanl(ce.

Famine relief. Reports (listril bution of sCeond lotof supplies,Political affairs, Instruetlon to repeat l)epart-mont's Sport 26, 6 1). n., and his Oct. 1, Ua in., toLegation to Sailva( or,

Same si$bject. E.x presses Nicaragila's sympathyon the occasion of tho killing an(l wouinoi ng ofAmerlean marines. Nicaraua will give thenmfullfuneral honors,

Famine relief. Calves details of distribution of sup.'olitiltal Affalrs,, Expresses this Governmentlsthanks for s1 'ma1pathy of Nicaragua and fulleralhonor. accoiLed the marines.

Faruilno relief, Ineloses copies of letters. and affl.-lavit relating to outrages committed by the reb.

els, and a letter concerning the aid given Frenchnuatonals III (olstress.,

Political affairs. (Jlves further particulars regardl-lug conditions at certain towns before entry% ofUnited States f(orcos. Itoi)rts killing (if marlin(s,

Samne subJect, Transilts message fromti Admirnl$outherlanl stating disposition of forces all(1 i'lunfor withdrawal.

Same sitmbjet. 'iransinits message. from AdmiralSoot herland stating tihot altligu h no trouble' Isanticipted, at force onl shore wvill 1e rmtali nd untilnfter time ',Nooinvem r electiomis

Semine silbJj(Lt. D)escrilbs lil atrocities commilittedat ( ranla by Monma's tueu.

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LIST OF PAPERS.

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Y'o. Prom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.

1012.Mr. Andrews to Mr. Knox... IOct. 30

Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox,...i Nov. 6

Mr. Clare to Mr. Knox......Mr. Konox to Mr. Witzel....

Messrs. Ilrown & Beligrmanto Mr, Knox.

Mr. Chainorro to Mr. Kndx(telegram),

I'resl(lent )na7. to presidentTaft (t0logrami),

'Mr. KInox to Mr. Chamorro(tlellram ) .

Mr. Knox to Mr. Weitzrel....Mr. Wcltzel to Mr. Knox ....

Mr. Knox to Mr. Weitzel(01ogram).

Mr. Wcitzol to Mr. Knox(tol vrain).

Mr. ilson to Mr. Weitzel(telegram). -

Mr. Knox to Mr. Stnirson(telegrarn).

Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox(telegratit).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Weitzel....Mr. W(VItzel to Mr. Knox...

Mr. WVilson to Mr. Weitzel...

Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox,...

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Samne¢ subject, ;Transmits :report from AdmiralSoutherlalid, of opratohns of naval forces, andpresent pilan.s; lneloses memorial frTomi the ladiesof Oraniada thanking him forhis ald.

S~ame isubject,$ ::Reports election of Adlolfo) 1)iaz andll'ernand o S¢oldrrino :as 'resi(ldent and N'ic I'resi-dent of NicaragIa tronl Jan,1 1,3; the electionwas hold in accoriafhee: with the constitution andthe T)DAwsn Agreements,

Same subject. AllM tilet at 131e-fleids and the Ta-coma mlKht safely 1F withdrawn

Same sibjeet, :rInloses correspondencn concerningthe (lotent o f0 Mena, of osio of an

Financial ata rHi Inform hin of Cohelislbn of anagreonient with Niara4gua on Nov .4, 1(J 2 andlineloSo copy; by Its rters they released to Nh'ura.

Ila i100,) of c0stomns minoYs heretofore col-1ectcol av( set sido $400,0W0 out of the mon-eys receivedas the result of tho Hthelbtirga syn(Ii(ate settlement, now held as a separate fund I1n-(dor the agreement, Ito be paid to Nliaragua In In-statliments as mav he agreed upon,

p'oliticaal (airs, 'i~ehospI tality of Admiral South.-orland on board tho Calfomia Is highly apprecl-ated. ,

Same subject, Trho hospitallty of Admiral Souther-land on board tile CalilfoniaiH highly appreciated.

Samesubject. Response to his Nov. 14............

Same s1bjet, incloses the Llbro Rosado of Salva-dor for Is bOm inon

Same subjt, n ral SoutherlanIdls fleet sailedfrom Corinto Nov 14, Recounts reception onhoard the C'llfomia of rrcsidoent Dlaz and (aibl-not. Thin deportment of the American forces hasleen ftvoralbi Ioyommented on In Niearagua,

Same silubject. ''ho ('anal Zono court has decidedthat detenilon of Mona Is legal, but it 1is no longernleCessory, unless so regarded by Nicaraguan Gov-

Salmie slb)ject. Nicaraguan governments believesMena no longer (da ngerouIs.

SaMosubject. Ietuest s hi.s ol)lnion as io wlthdirna-Ing all marines except 0 attached to the (Corintostntlon shl. ::

Santi suh2. Rlec omnetnds to Instruct Canal Zoneituthorlilos to release Mona and son.Same subject. RefersI to oipartmient's I)ec. 13,

eleloves a naval vessel should Ib) keptt at Corintoand 100m.arines at, Managilua nlitlf Nlearaglian(lovenlulent Is Ipropared to give at lo)ic protection.

famo subject. refers to his 118 of July 31; his actionas therein reported Is alt)rovied.

Samne subjectt, Rofers to I)epartruent's No. (1; andthe 1,bro 0os4ado of Salvador pago 2; (lenies thetruth of Mr. Ldpes's statementntherein inmlde.

Suame subject. Refers to his No. 71 of Aug. 23: hlsaction aA thereln state(d Is approved.

Sanme su]tbect. Tho National Assemnbiy IIUs retitledthe election of i)iaz and Soloirzano.

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Railway concessionss. Incloses eopiy of note to theForeign illco e relting to rallway coneesslonis Ingeneral and( the 1)zulik eon(wessionl In partiular;their bearing onl tile canal; thol attitude of theUnited State.s, Reply of the Foreign (Illeo.

SamUIe subject. Relates thoesubstance of an Inter-view with Mr. Dziuk.

Salnio subject. A sp)eolal session of the Assemblyhas ben callled for Sept. 2) to modify the law (co'-ering con(litions un(ler which bils for railway con-structlo cuall be nunado.

Salio sulbject. Rovlews the history of the Panamarailway concessions, the corresptondence betweenthe legation, the DIepartmnent, andl varloujs con-(essloailres, andI instructs the Minister minutely(s to tile polley ant attitude of the United tate-iIn regard to Its relations lu I'ana .a.

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From and to whom.

Same to samne .............

Mr. Andrews to Mr. Knox(telegram).

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1911.Sept. 22

Oct. 9

Same to samel............... do.....

Same to same............... I Oct.

Salne to satrno..............

Mr. dce to bMr. 1)odge......I

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Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox.....

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'Sllie to saile..............

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Mr. Meyer to Mr. Knox .....

Mr. Knox to Mr. )odge .....

Mr, Winthrop to Mr. Knox.

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Dec. 12

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Mr. Knox to Mr. T)cxge ....D |ec.

Snwie to sAnie (telegriii)..

Samle to 5jUl0...............

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Mr. DIodge to Mr. Knox(telegraiim).

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Mr. l)oDgo to Mr. Knox...., I)ec. .22Mr. NV'i[son to Mr. Meyer. . .1 Dec.

Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox......... .do....

Subject.

same subject. Acno6wledges- hrs tspatS1t'bearrbig on the, Dftik cfi §onessi andi ttlnINhig theYPanama-DAVid project. Givesof th r directitons13for carryi eIthe instructionof Se pt. 2

Same subjiet. The bill forbidding a7 ye loa for con-struetingthe I'4Annio-Dvld-to r al ayAfth;or ongthe sie of the $6,000 000 on d oJ in Now Yrk,and abroatinig Artc4 138 of the onstitution,being rushed through the Assembly

Same subject. Thet instrution sof S 20has beenread to the Minister for Feoreign Afis report ofremarks by the Minister on threatoasion,

Same subject. J;fThe special simsion ofth Assemblypassed two bils directing the, use of the P3,000,0010now oil deposit fri New York, for railway, construc-tin, amending the Constitution so as to disposeOf benlds below par, and other pertinent matters.

Same subject. The bflis referred to in his No. 185have been vetoed.

Samesubject.6 Refer to Mr. Androws's No, 188arid19;requests a report on thle situation.

Same subject. Refers to Mr. Andrews's No, 185,and requests a report on tho Panamna-David project.

Same subject. Reports the status of the variou-sbids the legal situation is precisely as before thespecial session of the Assembly. The Governmenthas begun to negotiate with Mr. liebard for con-structing a railroad from Aguadulce to Santiago doVeraguas, add haEs reeeived an offer from Mr. Dziuk(concessionaire of the Darien Rallway) to constructthe Panama-David line,

Same sul)ject. Reports an Interview with Mr.Dziuk, relating particularly to a refusal of theGovernment to grant in extension of the Darienproject to lPanama CIty.Saline subject. Relates a conversation with Mr.Obarrlo regardlng tile 1'anana-)avkl project.

Election supervision. President Arosemeina isanxious to be reelected and tl 11 therefore probablytake the leave of absence required by law in suleria case.

Wireless telegraph. Requests any available infor-Imation coneerning existing or 1)roposed wirelesstelegraph instalations In I'aantinia.hallway conicessionis, tAcknowledges ILis No. 15 andrefers him, to l)epartnment's No. 89 of Sept. 20.

Wireless telegraph. The Joint Board reconimplids"that an understanding be renolied with Panamato prevent the establishments of private aii(l omn-mercial wireless installations In its territory," IR}ouests t(is )Department to take sleps to thilten1(d as such establilshmrIenlts would Seriouslv ilter-fere with our national policy conicerning the (anal'Aone.

Slnme subject, Tranrmits the Navy I)epartmelit'srequest; Instructs him to investigate an(i report;Informs him of the puri)ort of past eorrasipom(lelic.

Salme subject. instructions to the siimo effect Lusill No. 14.

Same subject. Incloses correspon(ienice for his in-formation.

Sameo.subjeet. 'I'he Mintister hns bseen instrteted inaccordance with his reflq est of lec. II.

Same subject. 'Phe Ministor hi l:een informed oft ho con touts of hils letter of Dec. 13.

Saime subject. 'rho governmentt of i'nnann ngrmesto the proposal of the D)oeartment lii Its telegramof Dec. 16.

Rttallway concess-ions, ActknowledIges his No, 10....Same subject. Refers to hlis No. I9, anl inloloses

draft contract for anrallway froni A gladllec.Wireless telegra)h. tRequests the Nnv De)part-

men,'s expression as to a plain by whicolh it couldhantile all wireless messages to nand from Painam.n

Saime subject. Enlarges upon his telegram of Dec.21. Trhe (lovernment, of 1i'nnamnn has a s81all ai-paratus at lannnia City; tIhe United Fruit ('o.one at flocas del Toro. Nothing will lie (1ll toalter the status quo without cousultatioll witUthe United States.

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X0. From and to whom.

S:imo to sawp,...............

Siame to samo...............

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1911.Dec. '29

1912.Jan. 3

Mr. Knox to Mr. Meyer ....I Jan.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge ..... Jan. It

Mr. Meyer to Mr. Knox .... ...do.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge ..... Jan. 17

Mr. Knox to Mr. MeyerMr. Iodgc to Mr. Kniox Jali. 18

Mr. Meyer to Mr. Knox. .-. Jan. 23

Mr. Ililes to Mr.

Mr. Dodge to(telegratu).

Mr. Knox Jan. 27

Same to same (telegram)..] Jan. 31

Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodgo.I.........

Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox Fob.(telegram ).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge... I Feb.

Mr. Arlas to Mr. Knox......

Mr. Dodge to(telegram).

Mr. Knox

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Arias.....

Mr. Oodge to Mr. Knox.....

Mr. Arins to Mr. Wilson.....

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Feb. 10

Feb. 13

Feb. 14

Feb. 15

Mr. Wilson to M4r. Dodge. .. 'oFeb. i9

Subject.

Electlon supOervision. The new MlInster to theUnited Statks, Mr. Arha, expresses his onionseoncernnig the future relations of the two couln--tries, and of President Arosemena's candildattre forreelection. Mr. Dodge indicated the Impartial at-titude of the United States.

Wtirelss tlegraph. ,The Min iser has informed iheGovernment of Tanama that its: arrangenmitwith the Unitel Fruit o. has never Ieel broughtto the atteitlon of this government contrary toPanama's assurances In regard to such cases. In-closes Subinspector Clarke's report to the NavyDepartment on wireless Installations on the Isth-mus,

Same subject. DDiscusses the probable attitude ofthe governmentt df Panama concerlinfg preven-tion of establislshniut of priVate stations.

Same subject. lis despatch; No; 33 has been sentto the Seretary of the Navy.

Same subject. 'riho Navy Department will sill mltrecommendatiotis concerning aol agreemelnt, witlIPanama for a wireless system oil thle Istlhmus out-side the Canal Zone

Same subject. lls despatcll No. 41 has been sepitt.o the Secretary of the Navy. Incloses Nary 1)e-J)artmonttsJan. 11,

Samesubject. litcloses the Mlnister's No, 41........Reinstatemenlit of police officers. Soven police offi-

cers' dismissed uon''the demand of the AmericanGovernment for rirutallties toward seamen of theU. S. S. Buffalo, Sept, 28 1908, have been rein-.stated In the Paniaman; police,

Wireless telegrap~h. 'rho desired+ silos hnave l:cen~ decided upon; requests thilt Department to tlaeosteps towards their session bVy 'anainla. (GlIN sdetails of Navy Department's p an,

Election supervision, Ileloses tho lPresident's tole-gram to Colon el 0 oethals instruct ing hin to sayto Mr. Boyd, Second I)Dsignate, that ho0 hopes heowill take I'resident Arosemenia's place (turilig hisabsence.

Same subject. The Minister of PaInlama at Wash-ington has been ilnstructed teo ask whether tillsGovernment will conisent to supervise the ele-tions, to secure nimpariality.

Same subject. Boyd, Secolnd Designate, has for-mally declined to succeed Aroseniian.

Wireless telegrai)h, Transmits tiio Navy Pepart-m. yet's letter of Jan, 23' teio proposals' of Which

are being studied by this D)epartumint., to deter-mnlle the form of negotiations with I'anii ma.

Election supersision. (1hiarl, the Third IDesignat e,will succeed Arosemena,f ,:

Railway concessions. Acknowledges his 'No. 14 ofNov. 28' the I'anarna-David project Is behig con-si(iored by tho War 1)eparttnent.

E1lectlon supervision. Informs huin of Mir. Chlari'ssuccession to the presidency,Wireless telegraph. 'i'he Government of Panamahas ordered anl at)pAratus for (loverilulent uise to beerected oil tho 'Natlonal Tleater at Panama City.Subhlspector Clarke of tlhe Navy Departnent saysIt will camse to ilnterfereo with 'llmo proposed ANIIvyapl)paratuw. 'theo Anister has obtained a dolaypendiimg Instruction.

Visit of the Secretary of State, Notifles him of thleprospective visit of the Secretary of Stute to tliorepublics of Central America and the CaribbeanSea.lreles teleraph.i Enlargtes -upon thle matter coni-whimed In hIs telOgram Of Feb. 10.

Visit of the Secretary of Stato. ''hle prospectivevisit of tile Secretarv will be receive(i liv tIme (Go%-cnifnient of Pamiamiuwith positive satisfaction.

Relnstatemuent of police olilcers. Instructs himthat the discharge of the policemen contemplatedtheir permanent, sc)aration from tho force al(l tlmis(lovorinnent Is disagreeably Impressoed by tile ro-histateinent.

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No. From and to whom. Date. Subject._Page.

Same to same (telegram)....

Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Arosemena to Mr. K1nox.Mr. Knox to Mr. Arosemona.Mr. Arjona to Mr. Knox.....Mr. Knox to Mr. Arjona....Mr. 1)odge to Mr. Knox....

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Feb. 25

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28,.do....,Mar. 5

Same to saime (telegram)....|.do .....78 Same to same .......... I .. (do.o

Suame to samie...........IMar. 9

961 Same tosamo. . Mfar. 22

Shame to same ........ I Mar.

Mr. NlI(son to Mr. 1)odge(telegram),

Salme to Samie...............

Same to same...............

Same to satnle...............

|Sr. Wilson to Mr. Moyer. ....I

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Apr. 6

Apr. 8

Apr. 15

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Mr. Mover to Mr. KCnox.....I Apr. 19

Same to Same............... Apr. 22

Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge.....

Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox (tol-egrall.).

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Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dodge(t.lgratM.K

Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox ....

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Visit of the Seqretary of State. Instruettlilm to In-form the Go~Vernment of Panamn, that the Secre.-tart will arrive Feb. 27 and procced to Costa Rica,Feb. 29,

Same s1bjeot. Transmits an expression by theGovern-ment of Panama of Its pleasure In theprospective visit of the Secretary.Same subject. Address of welcome by the Governorof Colony.

Same subject. Speech in reply.Same subject. Speech by tho Minister for Forelgn

Affairs at a dinner given to Mr. Knox.Same subject. Speech In reply ......................Same subject. An account ot the Secretary's visit

in PannamaRallway concessions. The Ozluk conces~lion has

beeon reyoked.,,Samesubet, En iirges upon his telegram of Matr i.Visit-of t oy:Secretary of State. Incloses a note ofthanks sent byhiN -to te Mhinister for ForelgnAffairs for the reboptlon tendelred to fr. Knox, andthe response of the Minister.Rallway concessios, Inoloses a note from the Min-ister For Forelin Affairs regarding the projectedsection of the Panam s-David road,

Reinstatement of police officers. The PanamanGovernment has dismissed the officers ob)jcctedto; Inoloses notefrom the Minister for Foreign At-fairs to that etflot.

Ralwyn concessions, The epnartmont Is consider.Ing the matterunmontioned in hlis No, 96.Reinstatement otpollce officers, Acknowledges hisNo. 97; the Department Is gratified at the rectifi.cation of the error and the exl)ressions of the For-eign Office In its note. :

Rallway concessions., Informs him of the forma-tion of a hoard to Investigate Panama railroadnroets, ofAwhich the Minister is made a member;Ins ructs him how to proceed.

Wireless telegraph. Inclosos amemorandum bl)ytlloSolicitor of the Dopartment dlated Apr. 4, 1912:considering the su)e.oet of the estabiishment ofwireless toeraph stations In Panama from the6nolnt of vlewv of the rights given to the IUnitedbyati15 theE tre'aty of 1903; lin the Solicitor's opn.e-ion those rights mtk6 it nunecessary to enter Intonegotiations with T'nama for acquirement of althoritv to establish such stations; this opinion .sfortifeld by numerous citations of decisions andother auth~ortles.

Same subject. IfnciosestheSolicitor's memoratn-durm of Apr, 4; inquires whether it is the NavyDepartment's desire that this Departmeont now;proceed to notlf v the Government of Panama ofthe purpose of the United States to awtuire sitesfor wireless stations in accordance with the rightsgranted by treaty.

Same subject. ItRle ies to his Apr. 1IN he will re-quest this iDepar tment to acquire the sites men-tioned Bafter concluding certain tests now beingconducted,

Same subJeot. Reiterates his obhectlon to the Na-tionalThleater installation by the (oVernment. ofpanama and requests that the Minister be In-structed to'utse his influence against the erection ofany radio stations in Panama except those of theNavy Department.Samesubject, Incloses the letter from the Secretaryof the Navy dated Apr. 19,

Election supervision. The party ofBellsario Porrashas requested supervision by the United States ofthe P'anaman eleotlons,

Same subject. The party of P'resident Arosernenmrequest siiipervlison by the United States of theP'anaman elections,

Ralway concessions., Inquires concerning progressofmutter mentioned In D)epartment's No. 42Election supervision. Incloses petition of the Pa.

trlotle Union (for Arosemena s candidate, NWaz)retquesting supervision by the United States of the')anatnS elections.

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No. From and to whom. Date. Subject,

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dodge(telegram).

Air lod go to Ar. Knox(tele-(tgraln).

1912.May D

..do.....

Mir. Wilson to President Taft I May 10

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Arias .....I... do.

I'rcsi(dent Taft to Mr. Wilson.I...do....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Meyer....Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dodge....

May 11

May 13

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Ariasm..... ... do.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dodge(telegram). ...do.....

IMr. Dodge to Mr. Knox ........o.....Same to same ........ ......M. ay 14

AMr. A-rias to Mr. Wilson ..... May 16

Mr, Dodge to Mr. Knox ..... I May 20

Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge (tel-egraml. May 31

Same to same(telegram).... June 8

Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox....I June 8

Snome to same (telegram).... I June 9

'Mr. ICnox to Mir. I)odge (tl June 10

egranm).AMr. I)odgo to Mr. Knox.. I June 12

fanme to same ........ I Juno 14

E-amne to same (telegram) ....I June 10

Intluic to same...............

MIr. Knox to Mr. Dodge(telegram).

June 25

June 23

Same.sject,- jlnsfruets him to I etii Whether thepresidential candidat1e3 ; Porras anhd. lfla2, favorAmerlianfsuperision of reilstratlon of voters andof the :eleotfons,!. Inquires ;Awhother he, Colonel(Goothals, and' C6olon1el letohr could act as a com-mittee for tha~t puse

Same subjot. Rlepresetati of l'orras anft ladeclare in writing that both partlOs and theirleaders desir Aimerdic superylsion,;

Same subject, Informs hlfiWof the pitii situat ionwin Panamai the desire of the(lovermient and l oth

IarIles for American mupervIlion of the approach-Ing lectlons; recalls precednts threfor; ncloesesrequest therofor by the Minister of Panama; rec-ommendsosuch supervision.

Same subject, Abolnowledges his May 6 (includedin letter to Mr Taft),,;namOsubject.,; Ilirect~shim to instrucet, the AmeriannMinister that hei aschairmiAn, and Colonel (e0thalisand Colonel(srfene are to aet as a committee tosupervise registrations and electIons In Panama,

Wireless telegrap)h. :neloses an instruction to theMinister dated MlY 13

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.Same subject. JlnlXdses fetter frotithe Seerttarv of

the Nnyy daled:ALr:2 ntutslpite ly:the So]Ieltor's ~memoranl^um ot A it. 4, to liseO bIinfluence agafit the creation of aiy radilo statiollnsIn P) anama except those of the Navy Department.

ElectIon supervision. Informs him of thle actiondirected hy thie lPresident. to be taken,

same subject, TThe P'resident hs ldeei(led to havethis (lovernmeit, supervise the elections and hatsal)pointed Mr. Dodge C(olonel (loetholl, and Col-onel Gr~eeneto coadcLo thessuperv Ision. Justructshim so to Inform the governmentt of Panama.

Railway concesslons, Jncloses report of the boardand copy of the contract.

Election supervision. 'ho 1)e eprtment's instruc-tion of May 13 has been executed.

Same sulject, Acknowledges hlis May 13 withthanks,

Same subject, Repsort~s theo measures decided on 1)btheD sulpervisoryv coranilti e.,s

Rtailway concessions, Th'lle0 I)ephrnient desires theomission from the contract transmitted In hlis No,128 of certain portions relating to renunelation ofdiplomatt I. remedy for (Isagreements between theparties, and to hypothecation of the $26,0()0 n-

stprv sion, Rei )orts request of Mr. chillarl,Minister for Forelgn AffalrF, to extend Americansupervision to control of the police. Refers thematter to the committee.

Same subject. Reports Intimidation Iofthe Porraspartisans by the polie. 'VThe committee favor.Mr. ChlArl's request that the) extend their super-vision to the polie.

Same subject, Recommendsexten(linl committee'ssupervision to the municipal olcet ions, and re-

quests Insstrulctions.Same subject. Thfi Government contents to the

requ est concerning, munielpal elections,Wireless telegram i, i Refers to Instruct Ion No. 61 ofMay 13, with Wlrlchi hnis complying. 'rhoNTtiowal

'Theater Installation was not, he belleve.s, anl ht eni-t Ional breach of ngreemeont bY l'anaman, l0ecant-mends purchase of this plant by the U1niltl dSiatec:.

Election supervision. Reports steps taken to stoppolice interference with the comnmitteo's work.

same subject. requests authority to call upon theTenth Inifantry and the Mariess In case of neel.

Same subJect.IIoports proceeodings of the commit-tee an(l i1closes instructions to supervisors of vot-ing.

Same subject. Reports irrogtilarle16s by 1'orrsparty complained of by tho Minister of l'namillllalso his complaint that, Mr. Dodge has Sl. rO..Sia letter from tile President thanking lsrcs1 knltArosemena for his congratulaltions onl renonimn-tion. Instructs him that if it will not ultectl tileelections he may make the letter pul)io.

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PANAMA-Continued.

From and to whom. Date.

1a(12.Samne to Salme telegramn) ....i Juue 28

Mr. Knox to Mr. Meyer.....Mr. Dodge

(telegram).to MAr. Knox

Same to same (telegram) ....

153M Sene1l to same...............

June 29

June 30

..lo..July

Mr. Winthrop to Mr. Knox.| Jully

Mr. Knox to(telegram).

Mr. Dodgo to(tolegram).

Mr. D)odge July

Air. Knox I July

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Af r. Knox to Mrr. Dodge ....| July 10

Same to sluaC (teleg m) . . .* July 11

Mr. Dodgo to(telegramll).

Mr. Knox July 13

Saetie to same (telegram) .... I July 10

Salie to samue ..........July 20 |

1W 1 JSen111e to sanllt.. .Ju.........I lly 27

Senile to same (telegram).... Aug. 3

Subject.

Same subjeet. lteplies to his request for a pOrityto call onth e iTenth Infantry and the Marines.The reqest isgrantd . ,

Wireless telegraph. elo'ses the Minister's No. 1t8"amtd requests the Navy 1)epartmetit's comments.

Election stupervision. plies to. DepartmentsJune 28. 1 p. m. AlI complaitnts might he broughthofore the eommittce. rhe committee did notsuppress the eongrattulatory letter, hut ol)jecttelto thaemanimter of Its publication. Tho (lovern.month is endeavoring to obstruct the committee'swork.

Same subject, The elections are being conductedsatisfactorily, P'orras liundoilbtdly elected.

Same subject. Comr'inment on tile electlon-dty hanp-penings, Ditiz partisals refused to vote in somTcdlistriOtS charging fraudl Thoy did not expect thocommittee's sul)ervislon to be eticetive and arcbitter over Its thorough supervision,

Wireless telegrapih. Refers to his June 29, and rF.itetates his apartment's's ol)illofl concerning,erection of radio stations by private Individualsor by tile governmentt of l'Panama. Tho NavyDepartment is ready to purchase the NationalThenter radio appbarutuis.

Election smli)ervislon. Theo l)iz partisans re(qllestthoe President to postpohn the next elections sothey can presesit charges of fraud. 'l'he presidenthus refetred theomatter to the ommwitteo.

Assault upon American- olthiens. One AHmericaineivillankilled oth rswoundedalso In1ioted" tate.sunarmed soldfors yhppolice lntinprovoked attackupon American eltlizens. n a

Election sulervilslon.. Describes methods of tile(loverlmrneit to prevent the oxectutioln of thle Coln-mnittoe's instrilelons; demands made b)y thle (Oltl-luittee. Proposal made by Unl6n l'atri6tlea toplace pollee, fnnances,and electoral reforms incharge of te United States.

SamesubeOct. Supervisory comrifnttee thinks it nec-essary to fair eloetlons to reqilest P'anaman (lov-ernment todorder Imiodiato deposit of all armis ofpolice undor guard of supervisors.

Assatilt oel American citizens, (Confirms hIs July 4;recommends that (lovornment of 1'anAnia bo re-

ouestel to suspend Chlof of Police Quijano nmlin[nspector (Oeneral (it Iolic (lo la Ossa, tile officersfor the attack.

Wireless tolerapuh. Instructs hint to say to tCioForln on00101 thiat the Navy Dopaurinotil; willbuy tieo Natlonal Theater apparatus.

Eletlion supervision. Refers to hils Jul;y I; thIsGovernment will not be a party to postl)ollingelections; intends to stand by thoe comimittee afndsee that fair elections are hetd. Instructs lihnm soto inform the (lovernirent. -:

Same sut4ject. Refers to lhis Juily 9; committee hasinformed the F orciga Oflfce of Its Intention to exe-cuteO thle instructions it has rccexivc, Dlaz leadersa(ivise tieir partisanus not to vote.

Samce sublJet. lteports satisfatory elections inI most districts; where there are disorders l)rotests

lhate beour made to the (lovernmeltl.Same subject, Rofers to his No. Ir5 and reports re-

inly of tho 'oreog n Ofllce to the (iemln(Ils madl by,1he oMinllitteo, it Is so unsatisfactory that tiel coin.itteo hais deolded to make no further re proslu ta-tiouus to the (0overnmeilnt l)ut to aet Oll the authority already granted It. R4nmmart7zes tuirther corroesl)on'Icnce with the Unl6n l'atrldtlia regardingIX)stl)olloment of elections; refers to manIifestowithdrawing andid(lay of 1)laz and charging tlhocommittee wlt( fraud. Comments onl tilh olec-

Illon laws aind on thle electionl.Samne subject. Further conmiment on the elections.

l)r. P'orras will be inaaugmurat(i Oet. , 1912. 'l'Thecoimnmitteo's aeeounts will be audited and. sent tothe l)Departnmet.

Snme subject, TIne electoral assemblies unan-imtnously elected Dr. ['orrus to be P'rosideunt ofP1anatua onl Aug. 2, 1il2.

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PANAMA-Continued.

From and to whom. Date.

1012.Same to Ai'bMe ......... Aug. 7

Same to same (telegram) ....I Augll,. 20

Same tosame (elegranm)....I Aug. 21

Mr. Aden toogram).

Mr. Dodge (tlot- Aug. 22

Mr. Aitceo to Mir. Moyer ...... (do.fr, Adeoo to Mr. I)oge o....

Saine to samo (telegram). . ... (lo.

Mr. 1)odge to Mr. Knox ....I. Aug. 21

Same to same ......... Aug. 20

Sainm to samo (telegram).... Auig. 27

Mr. Twining, to AMr. Knox...I Aug. 20

Mr. WVilson to Mr. Dodge(toloegrai).

Mr. Dodge to Mr. {nox ....

Same to same..............

Aug. 30

Sept. 2

Sept. 3

Same to same............ 1 sopt,. 5

Mr. Wilson to Mr, Androws.Mr. Wilson to Mir. D)odgo

(telograum).

Mir. Andrews to Mr. Knox(tologramn).

I'ros(lont 'T'aft to lProsiflontI'orras (telograum).

Mir. Amndroius to ir. Knox. .SMr. Brill to Mr. Wilson.....Mr. Wilson to Sir. Androws

(tologranm).Mr. WIlsou 'o Mr. rink.....

SopCtoISept. 21

Sel)t. 30

Oct.

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Nireloesstelegraph, liecompiled %vith the ln-strtctionloNo. t01 regtar(lirg tho National theaterapparatuis. Major Ilitler, U. S. SI. C., will re-pwort agiWti erooting tho Uplparatus II l1'allunamulterritory; te Minister Onieurs,

flullwayt coivsslons, Itefers to D)olArtmenit's tele-grai of May31. presontadin fnis ittra ion hiuv'-Lng only flvc weeks more in oflieo, Is ItncilnLi(l {I 'Ic-for conclusion of. tIhe railroad contract to tho newadinin stration.

Same sMi `ject, 'Tlo NInilstcir is ilerinledi of i sill)-stiltu tli in the onontract of the $(1,0t0,)0O0 on de-posit lit New York for tho S262()-(5 ) annuity, saildto hlav bbeen lna(le with th0e consent of t le D)c-partnictit.

Saine subject, Instriwt1ulnii to inform tho Foreignf011co tl mat the substitution In the contract, men.

tlonod In Mr. Dodge's telegranms of Aug. 20 and 21,Wows no( inado wilhl tlhe knowledge or consent oftho deopartmn t;

Wirolehns telegral)ph. Ineloses the Minister's Alg. 7.Samesubject. Acknowledges his No. 179 of Aug,. 7,

which eto lIts tforwardlod to tho Navy D)oeprtIntIIAssault on Anterinn citizens. Instrulets l inutne-

diately to make (ioman(1 (or removal of (Q.IuJa1ion1(1 la Os.s

ftailWay cone.es9osis, ITO has complied with tlheIi-Atrliction of Auig. 22 and iI nloss copy of the

corrosi)ondlonce on tile subject with the ForeignlOlfico,

Assault on Amerclan citizens. His note InS p1ursu-1dance( of Instriuotions of Aug. 22, (leliverei Mag. 23

QJmujanoT hutrriediv left the eoiuntry the same (day.Saine sul)jet. 'l'Iio note of tho Foremgn Ofilce In

response to the Mriestr's note of Aug. 23 1.s argu-nontatl~ i vo~ n (lil(1to ry.:

ireleoss telograjn)h.l Acknowledges his Aug. 22;agrees with tli e Mintstor's recoinieon(lation. that

tile National Theater appitratis should not be

olperated ttpoh lIlanainan territory.Assault on American citizens, frstructs him to

rel)ent hls dlemntan1 for the immediate removal ofthe rospons8bble oblicers andi for the i)rop0l) reorganli-zatilon of the police force

Saino sul)ject. Inicloses hlis note of Aug. 31 to thleForeign Oc111cc ii pursuance of tile instructions ofAlug 30, and reply of the Foreign 1li1ce of Sept. 2,saying that do It Os4sa had )eccn separated fromthle captaincy of tClo police.

tallway commission, Refers to hils, No. 101 andgives further realsons for the postponeIeInOit by tile

i'anaiunan (overnimnot of nation ol thle contract.Assault upon American citizens. Refers to lhis 21)1;

police transfers and resignations are inaking lt Will-cult to seOCmre 1en

Samesubjot. hMr. Do6ge's action is aproved,...t~Same sublje ct. -lILs irulcts hlim to i nlsi.st o nl in\:ime dinte

and adoi Wuito ptiinLs1iencnt oftthose crimimitialiv limilefor the at tack on Amerlean citizens; onl an fnlden-uilty for killing nn(l woundiing Anierlenia citizens;;an(l oll a formal exl)rosslon of regret by the) (lov.ernimllt of llanama for the attair, unless its oharac-ter be hereafter discovered materially changed bythle fticts.,

Samo sulbject. Th resl)onse of the Forelgn 0(ico to

his note l)ased ol tile in.structnlosi of Apt. 2t 1.sargulmontlatlvo namd lulnstisfactory; sumnmiarygiven; It 1i (date(l Onl tihe last lay oft( lie rosoenoiaadlministration; accompanying It is n bulky bookof testimony; tile Minister inquires concerning

translation' theorof.Inauiguration of President l'orras. Congratulates

buin tipof lhis inaua duration'

Sa subjlet. Notitofs hiim of tilhe inauguralion....Assaul l t ut')n American citizens, instruction to

tranislute the testimony at the Legation.Wireless telegraph. Asks If It wvill )o atreeable to

his (lovernment to receive paymiont t iroughi theCoiLsul (Jenoral of I'naniaa at New York, for lihoNutional Thoator radio ap)p)aratus,

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No. From and to whom. J)nte. Subject. Page

3210: Mr. Letevre to Mr. Knox....1912.

Oct. 14

Mr. A ndrews to Mr. 'Knox. .I Oct. 28

Mr, Adco to Mr. Lefevre.... Oct. 31

Mr. Anrdrews to Mr. Knox.. Nov. 1

Mr. Knox to Mr. Andrews. .

Mr. Knox to Mr. Androws...Mr. Andrews to Mr. Knox...

Nov. 12

Nov. 14

Nov. 19

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Andrews Nov. 23Mr. \'aldWs to Mr. Kniox... Nov. 26

Mr. Wi'ilson to Mr. Dodge....1 Dcc. 27

Iniaturation of 0 President Porras. TrT *iilts theautogrtaph letter.of President Porras to thoe Presi-dent annonoithigt hils inauguration.

Assault on American citizens. The Government Isnot expediting thebsearch for theguilty policemen;Incloses copy o( hiS noto in that o on.

Inauguration of President, Porras. Acknowledgeshis letter of Oat, 14,

Assault upon bAerican cittiens. Refers to hils 238 ofOct. 28 and Inclosesn oteof Foreign Oflico declaringthe sincere dotermlnalion of the Government toidentIf? andpunNsh the uilty policemen,

;a me Sub)JEtS nT0*e1 1 NO. '238 an(1 nP-1)roves hIs ction.-

Inaug rating Of President Porras., Tran"smlts thePresident'S lettet in reply to Presid(ent Porras,

Assault tupon American citizens, Tho Governmentreq uests COI)Y of thIe testimony secured by thO LQ.nation, to assist It in placing the l)lame It )011 mennlgher l) In tho former ahninistration. RequestsInstruct iots',

Same subject, Acknowledges his No, 240 .........Wireless telegraph. offers to his No, 16 of Oct. 12;

assures him that the Government of Panama hasno objection to the method of payment he men-tions.

Assault upon American eltizens. Acknowled esMr. Androws's No, 24t0 instructs him to coniferwith the offlclals of the {'anul 'Zone vIth refereneeto furnishing the Govornment of Panamna wkith thlecollected testimony.

PARAGUAY.

Mr. Ferris to Mr. Knox.....Mr. Morgan to Mr. KIox....Mr. Tutrner to Mr, Knox

(telegrain).Samlle to sallte ...............

Same to same...............

.Mr. Wilson to Mr. Turner...

Mfr. (Irevstad to Mr. Knox(telegrmum).

Same to same (telegram)....Same to saenc (telegram)....

Samei to same ..............Sonie to same (telegrami)....

"Same to same (telegram)....

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July 6

July 8

July 20

Aug. 8

Aug. 24

Oct. 5

Nov. 7

Nov. 23

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Same to same........ I Dcc.

Smuino to same (telegrarn).... I )cc. 21

Same to same (telegram)....

Same to saneo...............

1912.Jan. 15

Mar. 8

Political affairs. Transmits report on the Insurrec-tiot of Fel). and Mnr., 1911,,

Same subject. Transmits letter front Mr. Ferrisgiving tile latest political evoeits in Paraguay.

Same subject. President, Jtra arrested; a lirovis-ional government will he formed,

Samne subject, Incloses letter from !fr. Forrris re-porting a coup d' etat at Asunielon, July 14.

Same subject, Incloses dispatch from 'Mr. FerrisconcernhIg atloirs itn Paraguay.

Same subject. Instructs him to make clear whosucceeded 1'resi(dent Jara as Provisional Preildentof Paraguay and make a full report of eventssince the fll of Jara.

Same subject. Provisional President Rojas con-firmed by Congress. Isasi is Minister for ForeignA ITai rs,

Same subJect. Critical situation, owing to the re-return of Jara.

Same suhjcect, Another revolution Is on, led by(londra and Schaerer. Jar ls believed to le wIththe governmentt.

Saito stibjet. Amplifes the telegramE of Nov. 23.Same sut)ject, P'araguayan (lovernnitnt eltarges

Argentine's support of resolution; razill awlUruguay in sympathy wth tho (lovernmnent.

S.amse suh)ect. At request of the Diplomatic Corpsthe Argentine and Brazilian naval commandersat ASuncion have forbidden revolutionist war ves-sels to shell the city.

Same subject. Incloses statement showing presi-dential succession In Paraguay from 1871) to tilepresent.

Same subject. Isasi is succeeded by Train In theForeign ()Ilco. Brazil and Argoentlina hotlItstrengthen their fleets. Brazil for, Argenttinaagainst the Government,

Same subject, The Glovernment overt lrown Jnn.14; President Rojas and others arrested.

Same subject. Pefla suteceeds 1o0jas as lProvislonalPresident; personnel of new cabinet, given.CQuiotes note from Minister of Foreign Rlelations tothe liAgation. Comment on the situation.

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From and to whom.

Same tosame (telegram)....

Date.

1912.Mar. 25

Same to samo (telegram)....J Apr. 2

Mr. Wllson to Mr. Orevstad(telegramto) KMr. 1'nnoyor to Mr. Knox(telograrn).

Same to same...............

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Mr, Montero to Mr. Knox...

Mr. Knox to Mr. Montero...

12 1 Mr. Knox to Mr. Pennoyer..

Aug. 17

Nov. 20

Dec. 17

Subject.

Same subject Nsavero :su cceds Pefla as Provis-ional RoV0toionarv Plresi dent. Jara believed tobe marching on -A s~uien.

Same stibjee# 1Diplomatt10 Corps recognized newhprovisional govorntnent, except lBrazilian Min-ister, awaitinglinstrtlcilon,, Mrr, revstad recomn-mends recognition byUnlted States.

Same sUbjbct. The D)epartment Is withholdingljudgment In view of the now political disturbances.

Samesubject. Jars dWed May 111 ...................Samesubject. Inlosm report by Mr. Ferris regard-

Ing political conditions; disctisses presidentialPO ities,

Same subject. ulbmits report on Internal codi-lt.ion8 ir Paregtuay. Pros'sonal P1resdent Noviro19 stlecede(d by Seachnrer, elected b C(ongress asConstitutional Prosident. flersohnnl of tho ('tii-0net given, ('Inlms commission appolillted b ('on-grossg. rlevtew of 1'araglay's fnancinI condltlon,

Samosu)bjet. Inoloses autograph letter of lresdl(lentSchaorer to tho President, annotinelig hils Inaiilu-ratlon Aug. 16,

Snmeosubjeet. President Sohaerer's letter has boeenlaid before thn President.

Samosubject, Inelose.s the president's lettter to thelresi(lent of Paragutay, acknowleo.ging receolptt ofhis letter of Aug. 1, and conIgratulat Ing him uIponhis election.

PEUU.

Mr. I'ickerell to Mr. KnXox. .

Mr. Howard to Mr. Knox(telegrii in).

Mr. Knox to AMr. Howard(telegram).

Mr. IHoward to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. MacVcagh.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Mao~leaghMr. Pezet to Mr. Knox......

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Pezet.....

1912.Mar. 29

Apr. 17

AI)r, 18

Api. 23

Apr. 24

May 4

Af y 8

May 13

Mr. Curtis to Mr. Knox .....M ay 18

Mr. Knox to Mr. Howard(telegram).

May 21

Mr. Knox to Mr. Stimson .. (10..

Mr, Howard to Mr. Knox May 25(telegram).

MOr.Wlison to Mr. Mao'eagh. May 27

Salnitation of Tquitos, Trahnsmits i nqirty front ('oln-nierioal Association ef lIilitos for hluus obi soweragoand water stipliy contracts tinder ia loan for£200,M00 (l'enrivll) Isstied by thne ctv of Ilqiio.s,

Samre subject, 'he P'resident tnsks the'l )opartnentto recommend some one to undeilako teso :1nita-tion of lulllitos.

,Samo subject. The Department would (lesire toassure the man recommended that he would havefull authority so as to make his work effec ive.

BSame subject: Full power will lo given to theexpert

Same subject. Requests that he recommend( withthe advice ofthe Surgeon (lenetrial Of the f'ubl)llHealth and Marine Hospital Servleo, one or mioremena quaified1 to fill the p oIt Ion at Iuitos.

Same subject. The Plresident. of 1'eru makes a pro-iostil as to the salary of ti e exi)ert,

Boundary (lisputo with ilol1i-a,. T'he Minister nil-nlOUnlCe'.Signing of a )rotoecol at La, Paz onl May 6whereby the speolal commission ap)poinited tomark otit the boulndlaries boetwen IPert nfind lBolivia were empowered to esthliish th iocol Illnes he-tweon tho rivers heath and Naverija; that thevhave agrecel upon the entire boundary line afinthe fronitlr (qIest4ion between I lo two countries Isdoniliteiv nettled.

Same subject. Acknowledges his May 8 an(l ion-grautlates him .il)on the defInite settlement ofthe bolindar latestt iol., 1 :

Sanitation of ?q ultoqs, Recommends Ating Asslist-ant Sturgoon (1, hM, Converso for the Iquitos work,an(i states terms ofemlploymienlt.

Same subjectt; Qulotes thoelatter from the ActingSecretaryof th1 Treasury dated Ma' 1$, ond stateslhat three i!ivilians linvo also Ibeeu reconmlndnedbut have not yet been consulted uas to their willing-ness to undertake tile work,

Sume subject, Acknowledges his recommendat ionofthreclvillaians. Tho Peruvian (lovmnent lisatlren(Jv beenadvised oJftle recommein(lat ion ma(leby the Treasury D)epartmeiut of l)octor('oiiverse.

Samesubject. Doctor Converse has been appointedbY tlie 1President. of lPeri.

Sam~e subject. Informs him of the details of the ap-polnt icut of Doctor Converse.

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rERU-Continnied.

No. From and to whom. )ate. Subject. Page.

1912.Mr. Howard to Mr. Knox Aug. 1- Samesubject. The President of Peru asksjTiit the 1231

(telefhram). DIcartment recommendfadnother engineer to col-190le ate with Doctor Colnverse.

Wr. Adee to Mr. Howard Akug. 19 SaJ1e subject. 'hlle Departmeit Is consulting the 1281(l elegrum n). Wtar i)eartmenict ani the.Vmnerican Society of Civil

Engineers in regar(1 to the req uest of Aug. 15.Wr. WVilson to Mr. Iayless. . Oct. 4 Sanme lUbject. Iniformshim ofhisreconminendationi 293t

to the President of l'eru, to cooperate with DoctorConverse.

Mr. Ad(ee lo Mlr. Howard... Nov. 1 Same subject. Transmits letter of acceptance of 1285Mr. Bayless.

RUSSIA.

Mr. De Rosen to Mr. Knox..1910.

Apr. 12

Wr. Knox to ?Mr. Oe Rosen. .1 Apr. 18

3li3 IMr. eockkliill to Mr. Knox.. .1 Sep)t. 30

Mr. Woolsey to Mr. Knox... I Dec. 28

Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox...1911.

Jail. 16

Mr. Knox to Mr. Roekhill...1 Jan. 21

Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox.. .1 Feb. 13

148 Mr. Adec to Mr. 11ockhill...

5t0, | Mr. Rockh-kill to Mr. Knox...

Mr. Knox to 'Mr. Rockh-ill...Mr. Reokhill to Mr. Knox...

Mr. Knox to Mr. Rocklill...Mr. 1locklilh to Mr. Knox...

'Mar. 11

Mar. 28

Apr. 21

May 16

Junlle 6

Juae 21

Extension of limit of territorial waters to 12 miles.The Rnssinn (lo4vernmren (lesires to learn wlhet'ierthe British government haie ever protestedagainst. the eneact meut of Americanla'Iws Jprovi lflingfor a z.one of 4 leagues (12 miles) within which theauthority of the United States Customs officers isexercised (Revisedl Statutes, sections 2760, 2867,anid ':067); if so, the nature of the reply of theUnited States.

Samo subject. Refers to the Russiain Embassy'smeniorandanm of Apr. 12; there is no record of anyprotest at. .nv time i)y Great B1ritain against theenactment ofthe laws referred to. s;

Saine subject. Incloses copy of a lawv promulgatedbN- R'lssia Jan. 1/14, 1910,extendling authority ofRuilssian Customs to 12 marine miles from low-water mark. The British (Aloverument, with ref-erence thereto, gave note e that it reserved therights of its sti)jeets as fixed by internationalusage; to which the Russian Government repliedthat in the absence of treaty p)rovIstoils to the con-trary theextension was a question of(domesticreg-ulation, The l1ritish CGoVernment thereupon d.e-cliled to acquiesce in a claim to jurisdiction 1'-.vond the 3-mile limit. To this the Russian (lov-ernnment has not yet replied. Requests instruc-tiol s.

Same subject. Memorandum of the Solicitor of theDeepartment of State in regard to municipal seiz-ures beyond the three-mile litnit.

Fame subject. Refers to his No. 363. The disposi-tion of the Rulssian Government to establish, a 12-mile limit for other purposes than those of cus-tonis supervision is indicated by a bill relating tofisheries now before the Dumnia.

Fame subject. Acknowledges his No. 363 and in.structs him to inform himself on the jurisdictionassumed uid(ler the Russian lawv and report fully.Also to informn the Minister for Foreign AfTairsthat the United States reserves all rights of what-ever nature.

Same subject. Refers to Department's No. 136,and says that the Mlinister for Foreign A ITairs re-gards the control at 12 miles as in keeping withthe prineip!es of international law.

Same subject. lefers to his No. 466; the Depart-ment awaits further information.

Same subject. le.ers to D)epartment's 148; theGovernment is still discussing tlIe nattnrl withGreat Britain.

Same subject. Reoers to his No. 1506; tile Depart-ment Is awaiting further information.

Same subject. Acknowledges Lepnrtillent's 157; abill extending the 12-muile limit for the l)rotectionof fisheries in the Government of Archangel is lbe-fore the l)uma.

"aime subject. Acknowledges his 51589; Instructshim to keel) the )eDpartnment informed.

Siamne subject. Refers to lmhassy's £58; the bill ex-tending the 12-mile limit as to fisheries has passedthe D)umna; no agreement has been reached withUreat Britain.

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RUSSIA-Continued.

From and to whom.

Mr. Knox tq ,Mr. Whceler...

MIr. Wheeler to Mr. Knox. - .

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Guild - . -.

Mr. Guild to Mr. Knox......I

Date.

toll.July 18

July 21

1912.Jan. 19

Feb. 3

179 | Same to same...........,,I Feb. 9

ISame to same. ,,I Apr. 13

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox.... May 15

Same to same ......... I July 19

Same to same ........ I Sept. 10

Subject.

Same su)jcct. Acknowledges the Ambassador's592; instructs him to keep the I)epartment in-formed.

Samesubject. Rerers to Embassy's No. 592 and1 in-closes text of law extending 12-mile limit as tofisheries as promulgated.

Samnesubjoect. Re'ersto Mr. Roeckllls No. 4.5)2and592 and instr ucts hiim to report upon thle presentstatus of the Russian Cloverfntent's intentions illregard to extension of its jurLsdict ion for th1 coni-trol of fisheries, and as to any protest made by in-teresterd foreign powers.

Same subject. Refors to 1)eparttnont's No. 59; (IIs-clusses the laws promulgated by Russia in regardto the 12-mile limit, the British G0overnient'sprotest against them, Japan's protest, and an In-terview with the Minister for Foreign Ahlairs andhis views.

Saame subject. Ineloses note from the Foreign Of-fice in regard to the minister's inquiries relatingto Spitzboh gen.

Samo subject. The Russian Government has notreplied to the Japanese protest, and will probal)lymake no concessions.

Same subject. The Japanese Embassy Inforlmshimn that no changes have occurreI in the sittua-tion.

SalluC sub1)jet. Incloses copy of a note from theForeign Office in reply to Japan's protest dated inMar. 1911.

Same subject. Notes aro still being exchanged he-tween Japall and Russia.

SAIVA DOR.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Iiltt.......

AMr. Hlitt to Mr. Knox.......

Mr. leimnke to Mr. Knox....I

Seamte to same (telegram)

Mr. Knox to Mr. llelmike(telegram).

AMr. Knox to Hr. Ifitt (tele.grain).

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1912.Jan. 2

Jan. 7

Jan. 10

Jann 11

...lo.....

Mr. Hlcimke to Mr. Knox....1 Jan. 11

Political disturbances. Allegations having fromtime to time sinee Scplotelmbo last reached tle 1)e-

artment. tending to show that the Presidents of(;uatcernala and lIon(lulrais are actively support-ing a niovellnent to subvert the (GovrnmenltofSalva(lor, and also to misrepresent in that contlee-tion the attitude of tihe (Go.vernmelnt of the UnlitedStates and to prevent the proper observance of theW\rashington conventions and of t.hii neutralitystatutes of the United States, the 1)epartmentcontemplatess giving puiblicitv to the informationon this subject at its (disposal if the hostile miove-ment against Salvador does not cease.

Samo subjct. Acknowlodges Department's No.116 of Dec. 12, 111; iencloses aide nnm oiro handedthe 1Presikent of uliatemala in pursuance thereof,and memorandum from the President of Guate-mala in reply thereto.

Samle subject. Acknowledges receipt of a copy ofthe D)epartmcnt's No. 116 of l)ce. 12, 1911, to theMinister to Guatemala. iReports upon the situa-tion in question; incloeses a maenmoraiidtnm from tliheMinlister for aoreigltTairs of a conversation withPresident Araujo.

Same subject. The P'resident. of Salvador requeststhat, the D)epartmcat be Informed of a proliable in-vasion of Salvanlor from Gutiatenmala.

Samlle sUbject. IIstructs hliml to repeat to Guate-mnala his telegram of Jan. 10.

Same subject. On receilpt of Mfr. Ifolnike's tele-grain of Janl. 10, lie will inliedlltilelv taLe up tilematter with the 1'ressldnt of Guatenimaln, imprass-ing him with tile niecessity for stopping hostilemovement against Salvador and (lisregardI of theWN'ash ington conventions.

Same subject. Refers to hiis dlspateh of Jan. 7 andtelegram of lan. 10; transmits correspondencehanded him l)y Presidlent Araujo showing thatalong the frontier (Gluateiala Is nialuinaining ntil-tarv activities (direete(d agaiiist Salvador il coop-oralion with Bonilla in IHlonduras and the disaf-focted Salvadorans Barahlona and Alfaro.

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SALVADOR-Continued.

No. From and to whom. lDate. Subject. Page.

Mr. Knox togram).

Mr. llitt (tele-

Mr. Knox to Atr White(telegram).

'Mr. llItt to Mr. Knox.......

Mr. Knox to Mr. IHitt (tele-grain).

Mr. white to Mr. Knox.....

1912.Jan. 12

...(lo.....Jan. 16

..do.....

Jan. 17

Same to same (telegram). .... Jan. 18

Mr. leclinke to Mr. Knox...j Jan. 19

Mr. llitt to Mr. Knox ....... Jan. 23

Same to same...............

Mr. Calvo to Mr. Wilson....

Jan. 27

Feb. 14

Mr. Wilson to Mr. llcilehke.. Mar. 4

Mr. Araujo to Mr. Knox .....M Mar. 11

Mfr. Knox to Mr. Aratujo....Mr. Castro Raamirez to Mr.

Knox.Mr. Ktnox to Mr. Castro

Ramirez.Mr. lielinke to Mr. Knox...

President Araujo to Mir.Knox (telegram).

Mr. Knox to P'residentA raujo.

Mr. Mlejla to Mr. Knox......

.(1o.....1.-do...

Same subject. Instructs him to say to t0* Presi-dent of Guatemala that the Minister of Salvadorstates that Barahona and Alfaro aro fomenting arevolution on Guatemalan soil against Salvador.

Samesubject. Instructions similar to the foregoing.

Same subject. Refers to Department's telegram 'ofJan. 11, and Mr. Ilelmke's Jan. 10; reports an in:terview with tho Minister for Forelgn Affairs inpursuance thereof. It seems probable that thecomplaints of Salvador have caused a withdrawalof troops ili excess of normal numbers from thefrontier.

Samesubject. The Department learns that Guate-malan troops arc leaving the frontier In large nummbers and' that Salvador believes it unnecessary toinspect the frontier as suggested by the Presidentof Guatemala.

Same subject. Acknowledges Department's Jan.12, and incloses note to the Honduran Minister forForeign Affairs In pursuance thereof and replythereto

Same subject. Transmits telegram from the lIon-duran Charg6 d' Affaires In Salvador to the lfon-duran Government concerning information regard-ing alleged movement led by Jacinto VelAsquezwith the object of invading Honduras from Sal-vador.

Same subject. Refers to Department's telegram ofJan. 16 and incloses copies of telegrams showingretirement of (luatemalan troops from the fron-tier. The President of Salvador says that condi-tions are now quiet and no further trouble is ap-prehended for the present.

Same ssubject. Refers to Department's telegram ofJan. 16. lIe has decided not to cause an Investi-gation of the frontier.

Samesubject. Military information; no further dis-turbances.

Visit of the Secretary of State. Acknowledges theDepartment's letter of Feb. 13, and expresses thepleasure of Salvador in the prospect of the Secre-tarv's visit.

Samesubject. The Secretary and party will arriveat Acajutla Mar. 10, remain at San Salvador the11th and 12th, and leave for Ouatenmala MAar. 13.

Same subject. Speech of welcome by the presidentof Salvador.

Same subject. Reply to the foregoing..............Same subject. Speech in honor of the Secretary.....

.. do Same subject. Reply to the foregoing.

Mar. 16

Apr. 22

Apr. 23

Apr. 25

'Mr. Wilson to Mr. Mejia. May

Mr. Mcjla to President Taft.I May

8

10

President Taft to Mr. Mejla.1 ...do.....

Mr. Knox to Mr. Tlelmke... . June 28

r. Ielimko to Mr. Knox. ..1 Aug. 24

Mr. Knox to Mr. Hinckley..1 Dec. 3

Sanm subject. lives an account of the events of tleSecretary's visit to Salvador.

Same subject. Congratulations on the Secretary'svisit.

Same subject. Thanks for the foregoing message....

Same su)3ject. Informs him of his appointment asEnvoy Extraordinary on Special Mission for cx-

ressing to the P'resldent Salvador's gratltude forrhe Secretary's visit.Samesubject. The l'resi(ent will be gln,(l to sec Mr.

Mejia on May 10.Same subject. Delivers a letter from the President

of Salvador to the President, and repeats the ex-pression of Salvador's high appreciation of theSecretary's visit.

Same subject. Reply of the President to the fore-going.

Same subject. Incloses a letter from the Presidentacknowledging that ofthe P'resident of Salvador.

'The coat of arms and the flag of Salvador. Trans-mits a decree prescribing a now coat of arms forthe flag, and a description of the Insignia and flag.

Visit of the Secretary of State. Instructs him tothank the PreSdent of Salvador for the "Albuimdel Contenarlo," containing an account of the Sec-retary's visit.

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TURKEY.

From and to whom.

Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox...(telegram.)

.Same to same (telegram) ....

Same to same (telegram)....Mr. Jackson to Mr. Knox

(telegram).Same to same (telegram)....Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox

(telegram).Mr. Caftanzoglu to Mr. Knox

Mr. Jackson

(telegram).

to Mr. Knox

Mr. Knox to Mr. Jackson(telegram).

Mr. Rockhill1(telegram.)

Date.

1912.Oct. 8

Oct. 10

Oct. 14

Oct. 18

...do....

...do....

...do....

Oct. 21

Oct. 30

to Mr. Knox I Oct. 31

I Sameto same (telegram)... .1 Nov. 1

Same to same (telegram).. I. Nov. 4

Sameto same (telegram) . ... do....

Mr. Adee to Mr. Rockhill(telegram).

Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Same to same (telegram)....

Mr. Adee to(telegram).

Mr. Rockhill

Mr. Roockhill to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Same to same (telegram)....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Meyer...I

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Herriok(tlegram).

Mr. Wlboar to Mr. RockhIll(telegram).

...do.....

Nov. 5

...do.....

Nov. 6

Nov. 7

Nov. 8

...do.....

...do.....

Nov. 9

Subject.

War wvith Montenegro -erbia Biulgaria) and Oreece;protection of American itterests; good offices ofneutral powers. Montenegro declares war againstTurkey, which orders Immedlate offensive action.

Samesbect, Ambassadors of the European Pow-ers have delivered a joint note to Turkev.

Sarno subject. Gives substance of Turkey's replyto the joint note of the Powers.

Samesubject. Serbia declares war against Turkey..

Samesubject. Bulgaria declares war against Tur-key.

Samesubject. Greece declares war against Turkey.

Samesubject. The great Powers hav'in deemed itnecessary totake into hand theaceom ishment ofthe reforms provided in Artlelb 23 of the Treaty ofBerlin, the '8iblime Porto declared 'it would' en-force important reforms: does not believe foreigninterference in the enforcement thereof will be ben-eflelal. Greeceibelieves it may count on the sym-pathies of friendly nations and urgently, appealsto the Government of the United States not torefuse its benevolent neutrality.

Samne subject. Bulgaria urgently appeals to theUnited States not to refuse its benevolent neu-trality.

Samesubject. The Department is considering Bul-garia's re(inest; meanwhile'instructts him to say,if pressed for a roply, that this Governnent hasnot thulls far found it necessary to make any furtheror more formal declaration of neutrality, in Viewof the comprehensive provisions of the NeutralityAct.

Samesubject. States measures decided upon b theDiplomatic Corps in case of entry of routed r1lrk-Ish troops into Constantfinople.

Same subject. The Government has taken certainstops for Constantinople's safety in pursuance ofrepresentations by Diplomatic Corps.

Same subject. Permission for passage of war shipsto protect foreign life and property has beengranted.

Same subject. Turkey asks for intervention of thePowers,-

Same subject. 'The Department assumes that theMinister will find It possible If occasion arise, toarrange wvith friendly neutra1'Powers for adequateiproteotion of Americal citizens.

Samosubject. Describes steps he has taken for pro-tection of Americans.

Sam subject '1' inister for Foreign Affairs be-lieves that If mediation be made immediately Vio-lence wvill ,be prevented, and requests that theUnited States urge upon the Allied Powers cessa-tion of hostilities in the interest of humanity.

Samoi subject. Inquires whether despatch of anAnmerican war vessel would strengthen the Min-istor's hands In protecting American citizens.

Same subject. [lo believes It unnecessary to an-nounce intended dlespatch of an American warvessel.

Same subject. The Turkish Government disclaimsall responsibility for the safety of inhabitants ofConstantinople If captured.

Samesubject. loe(Iitests the despatch of two vesselimmediately to ]3oirut and Smyrna to protectA inerlcan citizens.

Same subject. Instructs him to Inquire whether itwill he agreeable to the (iovernruent to which lois accredited to issue such Instructions to its Em-l)assy at Constantinople and commanders of shipswhich it may have In Turkish waters as will Insureprotection to American citizens in Turkey, in re-rard to which the United States must toly uponthe Powers most intimately concerned wlth thepolitical situation in the Near East. (This In-structioll sent on same date also to London, Vien-na, Rome, Berlin, and St. Petersburg, and quotedto the Armbassador at Constantinople.)

Samesubject. The Tennessee and the Montana sallNov. 12 for Smyrna and Beirut.

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''ll I1KEY--Continued.

F'ronj and( to whom.

Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (tel-egram).

Mr. IFrazier to(telegram).

Mr. Guild to Mr.gram).

Date.

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Nov. 9

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K< nox (tele-

Mr. O'Brien to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Lelshman to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Reid (tele-gram).

.Mr. Reld to Mr. Knox (tele-gram).

Mr. \Yilson to Mr. Rockbill(telegram).

Nr. Rockhill to(telegram).

Mr. Hierrick to(telegram).

.. .(lo.....

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...do.....

Nov. 11

.(1o.....

Mr. Knox ... o.....

Mr. Knox I. do....

Mr. IKnox to Mr. Hierrick(telegram).

Mr. Rockhill(tclograni).

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to Mr. Knox ...do .....

Mr. Knox to Mr. Rockhill(telegram).

Same to s.ame (telegram)....

Nov. 13

.. o.....

Mr. Meyer to Mr. Knox.....1 Nov. 16

Mr. Rockhlhi to Mr. Knox(telegram).

Nov. 17

Same to same (telegram) ....I Nov. 20

Same to same (telegram)....

Mr. Knox to -Mr. flockhill...

Nov. 21

... do.....

-Mr. RockhIll to Mr. Knox.. ... .do.....

.Mr. Meyer to Mr. Knox.....

Mr. Itockhilli to Mr. Knox.(telegram).

S,amne to same (telegram) ....

Same to same (telegram)....

Same to same (telegram) ....

Dec. 4

.. .do

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Subject.

Sante subject. Acknowledges his Nov. 8; the Brit-ish Ilove-hinient on Nov. 6 gave instruction to ox-tend protection to Anmericans.

S.ame subject. Ackno'.. ledges his Nov. 8; the Aus-tro-Hluhgarian loverr nlent wIll gladly Instruct,ItM Embay in theo sensor desired.

Sarne subject. Acknowledges llls Nov. 8, the lIus-sian Qovernment has instructed it.s officers to pro-lect all foreigners In Turkey, including AmereiuLca,

Samesubject. Acknowtled gesehis Nov. 8; the titlintnGovernment very cordially promised Immediateinstructi ,s In tlheseLse dlesired.

Same subject. Acknowledges his Nov. 8; the lGer-man (Go(vernment. cheerfully promises instructionas desired.

;amo subject. Instructs him to thank the Brtilsh(;overnment for anticipating the request of tlhisGovernment in regard to paroteccton of AmoerieIns.(The same to the Anmericaul Ambassador to Hits-sin.)

Same subject. Wolves further particulars of Brltisharrangemielnts for protect ion ot A merican ll izens,in conjunction with other Powers.

Sanme subject., Instructs himt, to telegraph to therevenuio cutter Unailga at P'ort. Said any recomi-tnendations he miy hlatfve.

.auin subject. Thle l'ow ers liave not yetttaken steps'in regard to me(liation, Mr. Btocklill! has beenausked bv the Minister for, Foreign Affairs whether,

If lEuroie fail him, the Uniterf States would usoits good otilces to ascertain somioe basis for, directnegotiations%%it litheAllies. Mr. Rockliillldesiresinstructions and says that the forces at Constanti-nople seemda dosuate to meet. ainy enoergenlcy.

Same subject. Acknowledges lhis Nov. S; theFrench; Govelrnillent. has sent instruction in uc-cordatice therewith.

Same subject. Instructs him to thank tihe Fre'nch0ooerumdnt for it-s a.ssurance.s concerning.protec-

tion o&Americanis in T'urkey. (instru Ts h1im torepeat this telegram to V'ienna, Berlin, and Rome.)

Same subject. 'The t nalga's cominuviner has beeninformed his services will not be required i 'Tlurk-ish waters.

Same subject. The- tnalga will'remalu availableat Port Said until arrival of a'cruiser at Beirut..

Same subject. Refers to hiis Nov.' II in re-ard topossible requests: for the mediation of the U'nitodSRtates andrinstructs him thereuwn

Same subject. 'lhe naval auxirilry B rutus willleave Nov. for Sm)'viam with 'iupiIles.

Same subject. The I~j)lomiatic Corps will landabout 2,0(X) mon to-morrow to protect the Elml-bassies and Legations.

Same subject, lulgaril 'is ready'to discusss suspen-sion of hostilities and peace terms.

Same psbject, The Allied Powers, as a further con-dition for the suspension of hostilities demandsurrender of Janina and Durazzo. TRe l)lplo-matle Corps has been asked to return the landforces to the ships but has (decided to keep) them onshore.

Same subject. The Tennessee and Montana willsail as soon as possible.

Salme subject. About 2,6(0 men have been de-barked with some 26 guns: incloses list.

Swae subject. The men were reembarked yester-day.

Same subject, An arinlstice was concluded yester-day.

Same subject. The peace conference will be heldin London.

Same subject. Turkey's delegates to the PeaceConference will leave for London I)o,. 10.

Same subject. The consul at Saloniki has account-ed for the safety of all Amerieans in his districtt.

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LIST OF PAELIRS.

A'FNE'ZUl'.1,A.

, rom and to whom.

Mr. Rojas to Mr. Wilson....

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Northoott(telegram).

Air. Mkrquez. Bustillos to Mr.Knox,

Mr. KnWox to Mr. MArquezBustillos.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Mates.Mr. Matos to Mr. Knox.....Mr. Knox to Mr. Matos....Mr. Knox to President (6.

moz.Mr. Gonzilezs uinAn to Mr.

Knox.Mr. Knox to Mr. (lonzAiez

GUID~n.Mr. Arcay to Mr. Knox....

Mr. Knox to Mr. Arcay ...President (:6mez to Presi-

dent Taft (telegram).Mr. Rojas to Mr. Wilson...

President Taft to Presidenta dmez (telegra

Air. Wilson to er)ijMr. Rojas to Mr. Knox....

IPresid en t (6mez to the Con-sgress.

Nfr. Fonseca to the Chamberof Deputies.

Mr. I(nox to Mr. Uojas.Mr. Northcott to Mr. Knox

(telegram).

Date.

1912.Feb. 14

Mar. 12

Mar. 23

...do.....

Mar. 24...do.....Mar. 25

...do.....

...do.....

...do.....

...do.....

...do.....

Mar. 26

Apr. I

Apr. 3Apr. 18

Apr. 19

,...do.....

Ape. 25Apr. 27

Subject.

Visit of the Secretary of State. Acknowledges hisletter of Feb. 131, and expresses, by instructionfrom his Governmtent, its pleasure In the prospect-iveWisis of the Secretary.

"tame subject. The Secretary and party will arrivelit La Guira Mar. 22, and depart from Puerto Ca-bello'Moar.2t5.

Surn. subject. Address of welcome to the Secretary.Same subject.1MoprY to the foregoing.Same subject. Remarks of the Secretary upon

placing a wreath at the foot of the Statue of Blolivar.Sane subject. Speech of welcome to the Secretary..Sae subject. Reply to theforegoingC.Same subject. Farewell speech of tbe Seeretary at

Caracas.Same subjeel. Address of welcome at Valeaciau..Same subject. Iloply to the foregoing ..............

Saieioibjk-t. Addross of welcome to the Secretaryat Puerto Ca2ello,

Same subject. IReply to the foregoing..............Same subject. Expresses his pleasure In the Socre-

tary's visitt,Saime subJeCt. inclo0ses; cOJ) of telegraphic instruc-

tion to express to the Plresident the (lovernmaent'spleasure In the visit of the Secretary.

Same subject. Reply to his telegram of Mar. tR-) ..

Same subject. Acknowledges his Mar. 2t! ...........Samesubject. Expresses his pleasure In the Seere -

tary's visit tb his country.Samne subject. Extracot from annual message, re-

forring to the Secretary's visit.Same subject. Extrat fromsptech ait the opening

of Congress, referring to the Secretary'a visit.Same subject. Reply to his note of Apr. 18.........Same subject. The reference of the President of

Venezuela in his message to Congress to the Secre-tary's visit was most cordially received.

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