Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States

Apr. 26

May 7

May 14

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June 11
June 26

July 18

Aug. 15

Same subject. States that proposal of Japanese
Government to submit to arbitration is likely
to be withdrawn on account of endeavors of
British minister to have other questions in-
cluded. Incloses correspondence between
British minister and Japanese minister for for-
eign affairs.

Same subject. Explains apparent change of at-
titude of Department on question of arbitra-
tion.

Same subject. Incloses note to minister for for-
eign affairs declaring that the United States
expect arbitration to decide all points in con-
troversy, as directed in instruction No. 399,
Apr. 12.

Same subject. Incloses reply to note referred to
in above dispatch, in which Japanese Govern-
ment declines to submit to arbitration any
other question than that of the house tax,
which it contends is the only one that has
been submitted to diplomatic discussion.
Protection of Cuban interests by United States
consular officials. Reports consent of Japan.
Taxation of buildings on perpetually leased
ground in Japan. Acknowledges instruction
No. 405, of May 7, and states that Department's
position has been carefully noted.
Same subject. Approves note transmitted in
dispatch No. 642, May 14.

Same subject. Incloses correspondence of the
British, French, and German ministers with
the Japanese foreign office relative to scope of
the contemplated arbitration.
Same subject. Gives reasons why the United
States, while adhering to its promise not
to become a party to the proposed arbitra-
tion, believes it to be for the best interests
of all concerned that every question con-
nected therewith should be adjusted by the
tribunal.

Same subject. Reports that scope of arbitration
appears to have been determined, and proto-
col, substance of which is given, will likely be
signed in a few days.

Aug. 18 Same subject. Reports that collection of taxes
will be suspended on the signing of the arbi-
tration protocol.

Minister for foreign affairs Sept. 6
of Japan to Japanese
minister to the United
States (telegram).

Mr. Adee to Mr. Takahira (telegram).

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Taxation of buildings on perpetually leased
ground in Japan. Expresses satisfaction at
suspension of collection of taxes announced in !
dispatch No. 672, Aug. 18.

Same subject. Incloses note from minister for
foreign affairs, accompanying copy of proto-
col of arbitration signed Aug. 18, with Great
Britain, France, and Germany, submitting
question to three members of the Interna-
tional Court of Arbitration.

Death of Alfred E. Buck, United States minister
to Japan, announced.

Same subject. Conveys condolence of Imperial
Government.

Same subject. Acknowledges above, with ap-
preciation.

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Aug. 17

Same subject. Incloses his note to Mexican minister for foreign affairs regarding.

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July 17

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Same subject. Instructs to again bring matter to attention of Mexican Government. Same subject. Incloses his note to Mexican minister for foreign affairs regarding. Same subject. Incloses reply of minister for foreign affairs advancing opinion, for reasons stated, that diplomatic intervention is, at this time, premature.

Same subject. Incloses letter from Mr. Doyle giving a concrete statement of the circumstances and particulars of the claim.

Same subject. Incloses letter from Mr. Doyle presenting arguments and observations in response to statements of Mexican minister for foreign affairs.

Same subject. Reports having brought Mr. Doyle's communication, above referred to, to attention of Mexican minister for foreign affairs.

Same subject. Disputes contention of Mexican Government that diplomatic intervention is premature, argues question, and instructs to urge payment of claim.

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Claim of Michael Brown . Mexico, on account of illegal eviction and imprisonment. Reports action of embassy and incloses correspond

ence.

Claim of the Catholic Church (Pious Fund) e. Mexico. Incloses note to minister for foreign affairs, transmitting documents forwarded with instruction No. 543, July 18, 1901. Same subject. Reports interview with minister for foreign affairs, who had not read the documents submitted to him.

Same subject. Reports having informally discussed question of arbitration with minister for foreign affairs.

Same subject. Approves course reported in above dispatch, and states that terms of arbitration and names of arbitrators should be reported in advance for approval of Department. Enforced enlistment in and discharge from Mexican army of Francisco Cuero, an American Indian. Incloses correspondence and instructs to use good offices.

Claim of the Catholic Church (Pious Fund) r. Mexico. Reports that agreement to submit to arbitration has been reached. Incloses notes exchanged with minister for foreign affairs.

Enforced enlistment in and discharge from Mexican army of Francisco Cuero, an American Indian. Reports that discharge has been ordered. Incloses correspondence.

Claim of the Catholic Church (Pious Fund) r. Mexico. Instructs to propose arbitration by The Hague International Tribunal. Consular immunities in the absence of treaty stipulations. Submits case of Mexican consul at Pensacola, Fla., of whom personal taxes are demanded by the county. Passage through United States of remains of late Mexican minister to Austria-Hungary. States that courtesies will be extended on occasion of, Same subject. Acknowledges above note and expresses appreciation. Arrest and imprisonment of American citizens, railway employees, in Mexico. Incloses correspondence and reports particularly case of Nathaniel F. Bonsall.

Consular immunities in the absence of treaty stipulations. States that Mexican consul at Pensacola, Fla., will be exempted from payment of personal taxes.

Arrest and imprisonment of American citizens, railway employees, in Mexico. Acknowledges dispatch No. 1274, Feb. 21, and states that it is unnecessary to pursue subject further. Claim of the Catholic Church (Pious Fund) r. Mexico. Suggests that it would be to the credit of both countries to be the first States to submit an international controversy to The Hague Tribunal.

Same subject. Reports acceptance by Mexico of the Arbitration Tribunal at The Hague. Incloses correspondence.

Treaty of compulsory arbitration between Mexico and Spain. Incloses text.

Claim of the Catholic Church (Pious Fund) e. Mexico. States that he has received instruc tions to perfect the protocol for arbitration by the International Tribunal of The Hague. Arrest and imprisonment of American citizens, railway employees, in Mexico. Incloses correspondence regarding case of Nathaniel F. Bonsall. Claim of the Catholic Church (Pious Fund) v. Mexico. Submits draft of protocol for arbitra tion.

Protection of Cuban interests by United States consular officials. Reports consent of Mexico. Arrest and imprisonment of American citizens, railway employees, in Mexico. Reports on and incloses correspondence regarding case of Nathaniel F. Bonsall.

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1902. June 17 June 19

727 Mr. Hay to Mr. Clayton .... June 21

730 Mr. Hill to Mr. Clayton

June 28

Treaty of commerce and navigation between
Austria-Hungary and Mexico. Incloses text.
Claim of Michael Brown v. Mexico, on account
of illegal eviction and imprisonment. Reports
payment of indemnity of $10,000 to Brown.
Incloses correspondence.

Arrest and imprisonment of American citizens,
railway employees, in Mexico. Acknowledges
dispatch No. 1413, June 11, and states that it is
not perceived that any further action can be
taken in the case of Nathaniel F. Bonsall.
Claim of Michael Brown v. Mexico on account of
illegal eviction and imprisonment. Expresses
gratification at adjustment of.
July 14 Jurisdiction of United States consuls over disputes
and differences between masters, officers, and
crews of American vessels in Mexican ports.
Incloses letters from the Pacific Mail Steamship
Co. regarding, and instructs to ask that Mexican
Government accord to American vessels the
usual treatment given in the United States by
comity, and to suggest a supplemental treaty
article on the subject.

762 Mr. Adee to Mr. Clayton... Aug. 18

Denials of justice to United States citizens. Ap-
proves course submitted in dispatch No. 1485,
July 26.
Aug. 26 Jurisdiction of United States consuls over disputes
and differences between masters, officers, and
crews of American vessels in Mexican ports.
Reports that proposal for additional convention
has been referred to the law officers of the Mex-
ican foreign office.

Denials of justice to United States citizens. In-
closes circular letter to consuls directing them
to report to embassy cases of.
Accident to President Roosevelt.

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Aug. 28

President Diaz to President

Sept. 4

Congratula

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Roosevelt (telegram).

tions on escape.

President Roosevelt to President Diaz (telegram).

Sept. 5

Same subject.

Acknowledges above telegram

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with appreciation.

1567 Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay.

Sept. 6

Arrest and imprisonment of American citizens,
railway employees, in Mexico. Reports that
appeal in case of Nathaniel F. Bonsall has been
rejected by the supreme court.
Denials of justice to United States citizens.

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proves action reported in dispatch No. 1555.
Aug. 28.

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Jan. 11

Protection of Danish interests in Salvador by
United States officials. Instructs to request
permission of Government of Salvador to ex-
tend.

Claims of the Salvador Commercial Co. et al. v.
Salvador. Transmits report containing state-
ment of case and pointing out liability of Sal-
vador.

Same subject. Proposes arbitration...
Protection of Danish interests in Salvador by

United States officials. Advises that Danish
Government will issue notice to its subjects in-
forming them of.

Claims of the Salvador Commercial Co. et al. r.
Salvador. Providing for arbitration.

Treaty relations with Salvador. Termination of,
and its possible effect on the status of consuls
in Salvador. Reports that United States con-
sul has been advised by legation to proceed as
if treaties were still in operation.

Claim of Rosa Gelbtrunk . Salvador. Instructs
to suggest submission to arbitrators of claim of
Salvador Commercial Co.

Jan. 22 Treaty relations with Salvador. States that treaty
of amity, etc., having been abrogated, lega-
tion's suggestion to consul-general, reported in
dispatch No. 665, Jan. 4, was erroneous.
Treaty between Central American States provid-
ing for the arbitration of differences. Trans-
mits text.

Feb. 9

Feb. 20

Mar. 1

Protection of Danish interests in Salvador by
United States officials. Incloses note from min-
ister for foreign affairs authorizing in the same
manner and under the same conditions now
applying to Chinese.
Treaty between Central American states provid-
ing for the arbitration of differences. Reports
adhesion of Guatemala, and discusses effects of
visit of President of Salvador to Guatemala,
and of the treaty on the peace of Central
America.

do... Claim of Rosa Gelbtrunk v. Salvador. Reports
that Government of Salvador accepts arbitra-
tion provided it be allowed thirty days from
date of acceptance by the Department of State
for preparation of its case.

Protection of Danish interests in Salvador by
United States officials. Directs that consuls
be instructed to extend, with same restrictions
as apply to Chinese subjects.
Claim of Rosa Gelbtrunk v. Salvador. Grants
30 days' delay, as requested, and states that
this action closes agreement to arbitrate.
Same subject. Incloses notes to minister for
foreign affairs of Salvador in accordance with
above telegram.

457 Mr. Hay to Mr. Merry.....

Mar. 7

Mr. Hill to Mr. Merry (telegram).

Mar. 14

698 Mr. Merry to Mr. Hill

Mar. 15

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