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1912.

770 Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox.... Oct. 25

Oct. 26.
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Schuyler
(telegram).
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Schuyler ...do.....
(telegram).

Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox
(telegram).

Same subject. Incloses a series of reports and docu-
ments referring to the taking of Vera Cruz by
Díaz and retaking by Beltrán.

Same subject. Informs him of request to Navy De-
partment of Oct. 25.

Closure of port of Vera Cruz. Instruction to com-
municate to the Mexican Government as instruct-
ed on Oct. 23, explaining the sending of that in-
struction prior to news of recapture of Vera Cruz.
Oct. 27 Asylum and temporary refuge. The Embassy is
besieged with requests for intercession in behalf of
Felix Díaz, threatened with execution. Mr.
Schuyler refuses to interfere in Mexico's internal
politics.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Schuyler Oct. 29
(telegram).
.do.....

1073 Same to same..

Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox Nov. 7
(telegram).

Same subject. Approves his action reported in his
Oct. 27.

Same subject. Instruction to inform Consul at Vera
Cruz of the Department's position with regard to
granting asylum; distinction between asylum and
temporary refuge defined.

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902

924

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925

Vera Cruz citizens very grateful to
Political affairs.
Commander Hughes; profusely express
friendship for the United States.

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their

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903

Same subject. Rebel activities around Cuernavaca
and in State of Mexico increasing.

Same subject. Rebels active in State of Coahuila

Closure of port of Vera Cruz. In view of changed
conditions at Vera Cruz the Mexican Government
believes the matter of the closure of that port may
now be considered terminated.
Political affairs. Rebels active in State of Durango.

867

Mr. Letcher to Mr. Knox

Nov. 11

(telegram).

Same subject.
Chihuahua.

About 500 rebel troops in State of

868

Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox

Nov. 12

(telegram).

Same subject.
fusion.

Same to same (telegram).... Nov. 13

Mr. Pangburn to Mr. Knox
(telegram).

Nov. 14

868

Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox
(telegram).

Nov. 15

868

Same subject.
eral States.
Same subject. Rebels control all west coast as far
as to the north of Acapulco.
Same subject. Conditions more serious. Advises
immediate despatch of war vessel to Acapulco.
The Minister of Trade and Commerce is inform-
ing Americans that it is impossible to protect their
interests.

Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox ...do..... Same subject. Large rebel forces in the northern,
(telegram).

Same subject. Refers to Mr. Schuyler's Nov. 15, 2 p. m. reporting the Minister's statement; instructs him to say to the Mexican Government that the Department is astonished to learn that a member of the Cabinet is making such statements and takes it for granted that he will be immediately and appropriately cautioned, and that the Government of Mexico will exert every effort to protect the persons and property of Americans. Same subject. Anti-American feeling spreading; failure to take adequate steps to punish officials guilty of offenses toward Americans. The Mexicans generally seem emboldened by approaching change of administration in United States. do..... Same subject. Reviews conditions in city and State of Vera Cruz. do..... Same subject. Transmits the reply of the Mexican Government to the Department's note of Sept. 15; it expresses surprise at the reproaches contained in the latter; claims that Mexico has fulfilled its obligations toward Americans, and reproach is not in seeping with the course followed by the United States within its own territory toward Mexican citizens: rejects the imputation of hostility to American interests: declares that the Government can not be held responsible for the present state of the country: if the United States had expelled from its territory the leaders of sedition, the Mexi can Government would have found it easier to reestablish peace: objects to the language of the American note in qualifying the Mexican Government and prefers not to reply to the portion of the note containing such qualifications.

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871

1912. Nov. 29

1793 Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Knox... Nov. 30

Same to same (telegram).

1800 Same to same.

American claims. Report of Claims Commission of
the War Department, in pursuance of the Joint
Resolution of Congress approved Aug. 9, 1912.
Same subject. Transmits a note from the Minister
for Foreign Affairs exhibiting an attitude of irre-
sponsibility toward all foreign claims.

Dec. 6 Same subject. Requests instructions as to how to
proceed in view of the attitude of irresponsibility
assumed by the Mexican Government toward
foreign claims.

Dec. 7 Same subject. Transmits correspondence illustra-
tive of the Mexican Government's attitude as men-
tioned in his telegram of Dec. 6.

Same subject. The Embassy has secured payment
of two claims for personal services rendered.

Same to same (telegram).......... Dec. 11
Same to same (telegram)... Dec. 15 Political affairs. The Mexican Government re-

quests that when the Embassy asks for permis-
sion to procure arms for American citizens, the re-
quest be made as if it concerned a transaction be-
tween private individuals. The Embassy, how-
ever, has already asked that the arms concerned be
shipped to the consul at Hermosillo.
Same subject. Refers to his Dec. 15, 10 a. m. and in-
structs him to say that although the arms are, for
convenience, consigned to the consul, they are in-
tended for the protection of American citizens: the
case is analogous to others about which no ques-
tion was raised.

American claims. Acknowledges his No. 1800 and
instructs him to say that this Government can not
admit the existence of any unqualified rule of in-
ternational 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 New York,
at which the Ambassador suggested submission to
arbitration of all difficulties pertaining to the
claims.

Same subject. Transmits copy of a note from the
Mexican Government to the British Minister to
Mexico, stating that as the current disturbances
differ in character from those of 1910, the Govern-
ment is making no present decision as to the for-

mer.

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1912.

MOROCCO.

American protégés. Incloses letters from the Brit-
ish Consulat Fez relating to Mohamed ben Lehsen
el Filaly, arrested by the French authorities.
.do..... Same subject. Reports that the French authorities
have apologized for the arrest of Mohamed ben
Lehsen el Filaly.

May 29 Same subject. Incloses two more letters from the
British Consul at Fez, showing the case of Filaly
to be closed without resort to a court-martial,
through the good offices of the Consul.
Same subject. Further information about Filaly....
Same subject. The Department approves the con-
duct of the case of Filaly; instruction to thank the
British Consulat Fez for his deep interest and
able handling of the case.

Financial affairs. The President of Nicaragua has
been authorized by the Assembly to negotiate
with American bankers, through the good offices
of the United States, a loan not exceeding $20,000,-
000. Also to negotiate such treaties and contracts
as may be necessary to secure the loan.
June 7 Same subject. Message from the President read
June 8 transmitting a convention with Nicaragua
relating to refunding the debt of Nicaragua and re-
organizing its fiscal administration, signed at
Washington June 6, 1911. Urges its ratification
upon the Senate. Text of the convention.

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12

Mr. Gunther to Mr. Knox (telegram).

1911. June 28 July 15

Same subject. Message from the President read
June 29, urging approval of the loan convention.
Same subject. Special message from the President
suggesting certain minor amendments to the loan
convention and reiterating his earnest desire that
the Senate advise ratification.
Same subject. Nicaraguan Assembly approves loan
contract with American bankers of Sept. 1, 1911.

Oct. 9
Messrs. Brown & Seligman Nov. 2 Same subject. Informs him of conclusion Sept. 1,
to Mr. Knox.

Mr. Castrillo to Mr. Knox...

Nov.

7

Mr. Knox to Messrs. Brown & Seligman.

Nov.

11

1911, of a temporary loan to Nicaragua of $1,500,-
000, secured on customs receipts to be collected by
a Collector General nominated by them and ap-
proved by the Department; it has been approved
by the Government of Nicaragua. They nominate
Mr. Ham for Collector General.

Same subject. Requests the Department to consider
the nomination of Mr. Ham for Collector General.
Same subject. Acknowledges their letter of Nov. 2
and informs them of approval by the Department
of Mr. Ham as Collector General; said approval is
not to be understood as involving any other or
further good offices of this Government than would
be accorded to any other legitimate American en-
terprise abroad.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Castrillo......do..... Same subject. Acknowledges his Nov. 7 and informs

him of the approval by the Department of Mr.
Ham for Collector General.

Same subject. Transmits copy of contract of Dec. 9,
1911, between Nicaragua, the Ethelburga Syndi-
cate, and certain holders of the Nicaraguan bond
issue of 1909, negotiated under the terms of the
contract of Sept. 1, 1911, requiring approval by the
President of Nicaragua.

Same subject. Financial Agent Ham and Captain
Wilson assumed their posts Dec. 16.
Same subject. The good offices of the United States
are requested for securing services of an excise
expert.

Same subject. The contract of Dec. 9 has been
approved by the President of Nicaragua.
Constitution. Promulgation set for Jan. 1, 1912, but
as the election of Mena and Solórzano are made
constitutional, and forbids employment of foreign-
ers, the Foreign Minister is withholding his signa-
ture.

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1912.

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4

Mr. Gunther to Mr. Knox Jan. 13 (telegram).

Jan. 14

Mr. Knox to Mr. Gunther
(telegram).
Mr. Gunther to Mr. Knox... Jan. 15

Same to same (telegram)...

...do..... Same to same (telegram).... Jan. 16

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Gunther Jan. 19 (telegram).

Mr. Knox to various Sena- Jan. 22 tors.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Gunther... Jan. 24

Same subject. The Assembly irregularly promul
gated the constitution Jan. 12 without the signa-
ture of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, intending
to force the United States to recognize the election
of Mena and Solórzano.

Same subject. Instruction to inform Mena that the
Dawson agreements must be observed.
Same subject. Describes the intrigues relating to
the promulgation of the Constitution; incloses the
decree ordering its promulgation.
Financial affairs. The Nicaraguan Government
agree to appoint Mr. Thayer as excise expert.
Constitution. Public sentiment welcomes Depart-
ment's declaration contained in Mr. Knox's Jan. 14.
Financial affairs. Mr. Thayer accepts..

Same subject. Incloses his speech delivered before
the New York State Bar Association on Jan. 19
on "The Monroe Doctrine and some incidental
obligations in the zone of the Caribbean." He
does this in the hope of increasing their interest in
the convention between the United States and
Honduras and even more especially the conven-
tion with Nicaragua, both of which now await the
advice and consent of the Senate.

Same subject. Acknowledges his 161, copy of which
has been sent to Mr. Wands, Nicaragua's Finan-
cial Adviser.

Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Knox.......do..... Constitution. Transmits text of the new constitu-
tion.

Same subject. Refers to Mr. Gunther's Jan. 4 and
informs him that the Chargé d'Affaires at San
Jose can not verify the rumor concerning Gamez
or of activity against Nicaragua.
Financial affairs. President Diaz urges haste in
fixing the rate of exchange for the paper currency;
leading business men also urge it. States the dif
ficulties, and recommends that bankers make ad-
vances at once.

Same subject. It is understood that the bankers
sent a proposal on Feb. 7 which they hope will re-
move difficulties mentioned in his Feb. 4.
Same subject. An agreement satisfactory to both
Nicaragua and the bankers for prompt execution
of plans for the currency and banking operations is
about to be concluded; the bankers will lend an
additional $500,000 and also pay monthly $30,000
from the customs receipts; the bankers to receive
option to purchase 51 per cent of Lake steamers
and of Pacific railroad. Currency experts think
this option includes franchise to operate steamers
from Managua to Greytown. Mr. Harrison rec-
ommends to bankers exercise of this option and
canalization of the existing waterway; this, with
the Pacific railroad, would form a transcontinental
line.

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1094

Same subject. The Department's informal course 1094
in expediting currency and banking plan referred
to in his Feb. 4, has had a beneficial effect on both
economic and political situations.

Mr. Castrillo to Mr. Wilson.. Feb. 15

Visit of the Secretary of State to Nicaragua. Ac- 1109 knowledges his Feb. 13 notifying him of the Secretary's prospective visit.

1110

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Weitzel Feb. 26 (telegram).

Same subject. Incloses copy of notes exchanged
with the Foreign Office and with President Díaz
regarding the Secretary's visit.

Financial affairs. Refers to his Feb. 14; the bankers
wish to know if there is any objection to including
the project therein mentioned in their new pro-
posals; Department replied that there was none
provided contracts specify that there shall be no
alienation to foreign company or government ex-
cept with the consent of this Government; same
as to transisthmian route.

1096

Financial affairs. Transmits correspondence be-
tween the bankers and the financial experts in re-
gard to railway and canal projects considered in
connection with the loan.
Mar. 12 Visit of the Secretary. Reply to the foregoing......
Mar. 20
Financial affairs. The currency-plan and supple-
mentary-loan bill has been passed by the assem-
bly with canal feature cut out: bankers' representa-
tives threaten rejection of bill so amended. Rec-
ommends urging bankers to accept.

Same subject. The passage of the currency-reform
and supplementary-loan bill shows the good faith
of Nicaragua and refutes the statement that it does
not desire the loan convention.

Same subject. Bankers will not insist on canal
feature.

Same subject. They have entered an agreement
with Nicaragua, Mar. 26, 1912, to make further
temporary loans not exceeding $775,000.

Same subject. Incloses copies of currency-reform
law enacted Mar. 20, 1912.

Same subject. Incloses copies of supplementary-
loan law.

Political affairs. Incloses communication from
Minister for Foreign Affairs regarding Dawson
Agreements and his answer thereto. Inclosure
reviews the agreements and urges necessity there-
under of calling popular presidential election.
Same subject. Transmits correspondence with
Consulat Bluefields concerning political condi-
tions on the Atlantic Coast.
Naturalization convention between the United
States and Nicaragua. Text.
Naturalization convention, supplementary, extend-
ing the time of the foregoing. Text.
Political affairs. Refers to his 24 and approves his
answer to Mr. Chamorro.

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...do.....

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June 3

ture.

Financial affairs. The bankers' delay compels Nic-
aragua to make internal loans of objectionable na-
Political affairs. Secretary of War of Nicaragua,
General Mena, without knowledge of the Presi-
dent has placed an order for two armed launches
and other war material. This may be preparatory
to a revolution. Requests investigation."
Same subject. Relates details of the coup d'état
attempted by the Minister of War, General Mena,
on July 29, 1912.

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Messrs. Brown & Seligman Aug. 2 Financial affairs. Transmits correspondence con- 1102 to Mr. Knox.