Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States

Mr. King to Mr. Bayard Oct. 22 Expulsion of Jews from Jerusalem and Jaffa:
(No. 129).

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Mr. Bayard to Mr. Straus
(No. 150).

Oct. 26

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Mr. King to Mr. Bayard Nov.
(No. 133).

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Mr. Adee to Mr. Straus
(No. 156).

Nov. (

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Copy of notes from the Porte in regard to, in-
closed.
Extradition of H. A. Proios: Recognition of his
citizenship to be withheld and his passport to
be canceled; copy of Department's letter to
Proios sent to United States Consul-General
Pringle and herewith inclosed.
Archæological explorations: Concession beyond
the law obtained, giving explorers the owner.
ship to certain articles discovered and the right
to export them.

Expulsion of Jews from Palestine: It is not sup-
posed that Mr. Straus will take a decided ground
as to the right of colonization in mass at the
joint consideration of the Porte's note, but leave
himself at liberty to consider individual cases
of American Jews.

Mr. Straus to Mr. Bayard Nov 14 Publication of the Bible in Turkish granted. De-
(No. 139).

cision as to the binding force of Aali Pasha's
note deferred.

Archæological explorations: Satisfaction of the
Department that permission will be granted
representatives of the University of Pennsyl
vania to make explorations in Assyria and
Babylonia.

CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE LEGATION OF TURKEY AT WASHINGTON.

1104 Mavroyeni Bey to Mr. Bayard.

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1888. Mar. 2

Expulsion of Jews from Palestine: Jews not al-
lowed to remain over three months in Pales-
tine; the conditions on which the sojourn is per-
mitted.

Mr. Bayard to Mavroyeni Mar. 5 Expulsion of Jews from Palestine: Note of the
Bey.
2d instant received; the matter pending at
Constantinople; certificates as to intention not
given citizens going abroad.

1106 Mavroyeni Bey to Mr. Bay- Oct. 30 Expulsion of Jews from Palestine: The regu

ard.

lations recited in note of the 2d instant only
applicable to Jews emigrating in a body, and
no obstacle will be raised to the sojourn of
others.

1107 Mr. Rives to Mavroyeni Nov. 3 Expulsion of Jews from Palestine: Note announc-
Bey.

ing that the regulations relative to the sojourn
of Jews in Palestine apply only to those emi-
grating in a body, received.

EGYPT.

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Suppression of the corvée: The adhesion of the
United States asked by Egypt to the partial
suppression of the corvée: This relates to the
law requiring labor not exceeding thirty days
on dikes. canals, etc.; enforced labor proper
and necessary on account of the great expense
indefinite abolition of the corvée contemplated
by European powers signing at London; France
and Russia objected to this decree; the powers
now asked to assent to a partial suspension of
the corvée, $1,250,000 to be appropriated for the
employment of voluntary labor; the thirty days'
limit to remain in force or be extended if nec
essary; draught of decree inclosed.
Suppression of the corvée: Neither the approval
nor disapproval of the United States called for
in the matter of the khedival decree suppress.
ing the corvée: The United States have no
concern in the matter, further than to see that
no discrimination against Americans is pro-
posed, but as a refusal may embarrass the
Khedive, gives a qualified consent; Depart-
ment's No. 13 to be consulted; anything in the
minister's note or the decree conflicting with
these instructions to be reported, and copies
of the note and decree sent for the files of the
Department.

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1110 Mr. Carwell to Mr. Rives (No. 209).

1111 Mr. Rives to Mr. Cardwell (No. 133).

1112 Mr. Caldwell to Mr. Rives (No. 212).

1888. Feb. 12

Mar. 10

Increase in number of American tourists from a
dozen, in the winter of 1884-'85, to nearly 2,000
in 1887-'88; climate delightful; no American
colony and the good offices of the United States
representatives frequently required; considera-
tion shown them by the Khedive and other
Egyptians; greater numbers of Americans ex-
pected in the future.

Mar. 7 Satisfaction of the Department with his efforts
to promote the interests of Americans.
A publication showing the importance of Ameri-
can missions in Egypt as an educating agency,
to which reference has been so often made, in-
closed.

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1114 Mr. Scott to Mr. Bayard Sept. 3 (No. 187).

Closing of Venezuelan ports against Curacao con-
templated: Expulsion of three Venezuelans
from Curaçao demanded, with the threat of stop-
ping all intercourse if it were not done; the de-
mand refused by the governor of Curaçao; sub-
stance of the governor's reply; the serious in-
jury which will result to American commerce;
blockade of Venezuelen ports by Holland, as-
sisted by England, reported probable.

1115 Mr. Bayard to Mr. Scott Sept. 22 Closing of Venezuelan ports against Curaçao:
(No. 126).

Such a measure viewed with great concern;
similar case in 1882 and 1883 when duty of 30 per
cent. levied on foreign goods transshipped in a
foreign colony en route; decree revoking it;
the transference of merchandise from one
United States vessel to the other at Curaçao
not a break in the voyage; the measure, if a
suspension of commercial intercourse with the
United States, will provoke remonstrance and
countervailing measures.

1116 Mr. Scout to Mr. Bayard Oct. 17 Closing of Venezuelan ports against Curacao:
(No. 194).

1117 Mr. Bayard to Mr. Scott (No. 136).

The trouble between the two countries settled
by the expulsion of two of the three refugees.
Nov. 8 Closing of Venezuelan ports against Curaçao:
The cause removed, but the principle continu.
ing; the views of the Department to be presented
to the Venezuelan Government, informally
stating that the right contended for would be
insisted on should occasion arise.
Closing of Venezuelan ports against Curaçao:
The views of the Department will be commu.
nicated to the Venezuelan Government.
Dec. 23 Closing of Venezuelan ports against Curaçao:
The Department's views concurred in by the
Venezuelan minister who promises that no
damage shall result to American commerce.

1118 Mr. Scott to Mr. Bayard Nov. 30 (No. 204).

1119 Same to same (No. 210)

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1888.

1120 Mr. Bayard to Mr. Scott Mar. 22 (No. 156).

Visiting United States vessels not permitted to
the United States consul at Puerto Cabello un-
less furnished with a permit in writing; a gen-
eral regulation dispensing with a written per
mit in such cases to be asked of the Venezuelan
Government.

Apr. 12 Law requiring delivery of ship's papers to Vene-
zuelan customs officers: Instructions of De-
cember 4, 1885, to protest against the law re
peated; previous correspondence on the sub-
ject; report to be made; correspondence in re-
gard to a similar law of Colombia which was
repealed.

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Mr. Scott to Mr. Bayard

Apr. 28

(No. 232).

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Same to same (No. 236)

May 23

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Same to same (No. 237)

1125 Mr. Bayard to Mr. Scott (No. 166).

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June 5

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Obsequies of General Paez, an account of the....
Law requiring the delivery of all ship's papers
to the customs authorities at the port of entry
in Venezuela will be examined into and ob
jections to it presented to that Government;
delay advised in view of the disturbed political
condition.

Obsequies of General Paez: President Lopez's
letter to President Cleveland inclosed.
Law requiring delivery of ship's papers to Vene.
zuelan customs officers: The matter not to be
deterred until the establishment of a more re-
sponsible government, but to be presented now.

Mr. Scott to Mr. Bayard July 31 Law requiring delivery of ship's papers to Vene-
(No. 255).

zuelan customs officers: Note to the minister
of foreign affairs inclosed.

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CIRCULARS.

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American seaman, meaning of the term; Mr. Bay-
ard to Mr. Fairchild, February 11, 1888, and
Mr. Fairchild to Mr. Bayard, February 28,1888,
inclosed.

Conference of American States for the settlement
of disputes by arbitration: Invitations to be ex-
tended to American Governments to attend.

1130 To the diplomatic officers July 26 Life-saving institutions, Reports, designation, and
of the United States in
Europe.

1181 To the diplomatic officers July 30

of the United States ac-
credited to maritime
powers.

1132 To the diplomatic and con-
sular officers of the United
States.

1133 To the consular officers of the United States.

addresses of, to be procured for the Treasury: that Department will give its reports in return. Maritime conference: Invitations to be extended to maritime powers to confer at Washington upon the means of securing greater safety for life and property at sea; the special subjects for discussion enumerated.

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Aug. 20 Passports: Forms of applications for, and general
instructions in regard to, inclosed.

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Aug. 25 Status of naval seamen after conviction in con-
sular courts, Amendment of the circular of
August 19, 1887, in regard to.

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the ports of the island of Guadeloupe.

1134 Proclamation by the Presi- Apr. 16 Tonnage duties removed on vessels coming from

dent.

B Sir L. S. Sackville West to Sept. 13 Charles F. Murchison.

1 Mr. Bayard to Mr. Phelps Oct. 25 (telegram).

2 Mr. Phelps to Mr. Bayard Oct. 26 (telegram).

3 Mr. Bayard to Mr. Phelps Oct. 26 (telegram).

4 Mr. Phelps to Mr. Bayard Oct. 28 (telegram.

5 Report by the Secretary of Oct. 29 State to the President.

The Presidential election: Englishmen, induced to become United States citizens by Mr. Cleveland's friendly attitude towards Great Britain, alarmed by his hostility on the fishery question; if it be merely to gain popularity, to be changed after his re-election, will vote for him. California evenly divided between the parties; Mr. Harrison an enemy to British interests; the balance of power with naturalized Englishmen; confidential advice as to Mr. Cleveland's policy requested that Englishmen may be advised how

to vote.

The Presidential election: Either political party openly favoring Great Britain would lose pop. ularity; the Democratic party aware of this, yet desirous of maintaining friendly relations with Great Britain and settling Canadian questions; allowance to be made on account of the approaching election; every reason to believe that Mr. Cleveland, while maintaining his position, will be conciliatory; an article from the "New York Times" inclosed. The Murchison correspondence shown to Mr. Bayard by Lord Sackville, who said his letterwas meant to be kept private; amazement and condemnation of Mr. Bayard expressed to him; reflections subsequently made by Lord Sackville in newspaper interviews upon the Presi dent and Senate; Lord Salisbury's attention to be called to the matter, and confidence expressed that he will disapprove it.

Lord Salisbury absent from town; will see him the 28th; is it certain Lord Sackville was not incorrectly reported?

The motives of the President and Senate in regard to Canadian questions impugned in his correspondence and in public interviews by Lord Sackville, and his usefulness at an end; public sentiment aroused; Lord Salisbury should understand the necessity of immediate action.

Lord Salisbury declines to act until receipt of Lord Sackville's precise language and explanation; the letter alone not regarded as warranting his recall; a recall will end his career; not so a dismissal by the United States, for which there are precedents; delay on the part of the British Government anticipated; advises dismissal, if effective action is necessary; this view supported by the London press; the requirements of comity satisfied; explanations can follow.

A letter written by C. F. Murchison, an Englishman, naturalized in the United States, to Lord Sackville, asking advice how he and his fellow countrymen (Englishmen, naturalized citizens of the United States) should vote at the

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Oct. 30

Mr. Bayard to Mr. Phelps Oct. 30 (telegram).

Lord Sackville to Mr. Bay. Oct. 30 ard

Mr. Bayard to Mr. Phelps Oct. 31 (No. 990).

Mr. Phelps to Mr. Bayard Nov. 2 (No. 842).

Presidential election for the best interests of England. and containing reflections upon the United States Government in regard to controversies with Great Britain; reply made by Lord Sackville giving the advice and sanctioning the aspersions on the United States Govern ment; subsequent utterances of Lord Sackville reported in newspapers impugning the faith of the United States, which have not been publicly denied; the question whether such conduct is compatible with the dignity of the United States; the complete severance of the original allegiance of Englishmen settled by treaty of 1870; advises that the attention of the AttorneyGeneral of the United be called to section 5335, United States Revised Statute (quoted), as bearing upon Murchison's conduct; the facts and sentiments of the United States Government communicated to the British; necessary to consider whether intercourse throngh the pres ent British minister shall not be discontinued; precedents for such action.

Lord Sackville's continuance in his present offi.
cial position not compatible with the good rela-
tions of the two Governments; a passport in-
closed.

Lord Sackville informed that his continuance in
his present official position is no longer accepta-
ble, and a passport given him; another chan-
nel of intercourse between the two Govern-
ments necessary; Her Majesty's Government to
be so informed.
Acknowledging the receipt of the letter request-
ing his withdrawal and of the passport which
it inclosed.

Reflections upon the conduct of Lord Sackville; be has been informed that his official position is no longer acceptable; copies of the Sackville. Murchison correspondence, of the interviews with Lord Sackville, published in the New York Tribune, and the report of the Secretary of State to the President, inclosed Lord Salisbury informed of the Murchison letter and newspaper interviews reflecting upon the President and Senate of the United States; that public sentiment was aroused; that the United States Government declined intercourse through him and requested his recall; reply of Lord Salisbury that the letter being private was not sufficient cause for recall, and that action could not be taken until informed of the language and explanation of Lord Sackville; that a recall would ruin his prospects-not necessarily so a dismissal by the United States; believed that the British Government would neither act quickly nor decisively and would prefer action to be taken by the United States Government; This only inferred from the remarks of Lord Salisbury; the impossibility of Lord Sackville's remaining at Washington conceded by the London press at first, his dismissal now considered an affront to Great Britain; the language used by Lord Sackville, and details requested for Lord Salisbury; cablegrams to and from the Department; correspondence with Lord Salisbury and extracts from London papers inclosed. Nov. 7 Correspondence in regard to the Sackville-Murchison incident given to press by the British Government, and will probably be laid before Parliament the 8th instant; opinions expressed in Parliament will be communicated; delay in publishing the correspondence of the Department until informed of the proposed action of Great Britain advised; cable dispatch, the published Sackville correspondence, and extracts from London papers, inclosed.

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