Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States

CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE BRITISH LEGATION AT WASHINGTON-Continued.

No.

From and to whom.

Date.

1892.

Subject.

Mr. Foster to Mr. Herbert. Aug. 10

Mr. Herbert to Mr. Foster.. Aug. 10 Same to same (telegram).......... Aug. 16

Chinese immigration via the Canadian Pacific Railroad: Requests an investigation of reports that the company is under contract for the transportation of Chinese to the United States, and refers to the failure of the Canadian Government to respond to overtures for a treaty providing for the prevention of Chinese immigration from the Dominion of Canada. Same subject: The above communication has been transmitted to the governor-general of Canada.

Tolls on Canadian canals: Announces that rebates will be abolished at the end of the present season, immediate change being impossible owing to contracts.

Same subject: Asks when Mr. Herbert or a note may be expected.

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Mr. Foster to Mr. Herbert Aug. 18 (telegram).

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Mr. Herbert to Mr. Foster (telegram).

Same to same..

Aug. 18 Aug. 18

Same subject: He has telegraphed to inquire when communication may be expected. Same subject: Asks when and where he may call on the Secretary of State in the event of the communication reaching him on the following day.

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Same subject: Asks if he can call at the Department early on the following day. Same subject: Mr. Herbert may call at any time in the morning.

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Same subject: If, as reported, the discriminations are to continue until the end of the season, the President will establish tolls, to run concurrently. Same subject: Asks if he can see the Secretary on to-morrow or next day, he being unavoidably delayed in New York.

Same subject: The Canadian Government unable to discontinue rebates until the end of the season; will do so then, but would not consider the promise binding if tolls are established on the Sault Ste. Marie Canal in the meanwhile. Same subject: Communication will be made on the 22d instant.

Same subject: The proclamation of the President issued on the 20th establishing tolls on the Sault Ste. Marie Canal was delayed for one week after knowledge was had of the intention to continue the discriminations until the end of the season; this was done in a conciliatory spirit, notwithstanding the mandatory character of the unanimous resolution of Congress; the tolls apply to that canal alone, and will be removed simultaneously with the discontinuance of the discriminations. Adverts to numerous fruitless representations in the past, to the vagueness of the declared present intention of the Canadian Government, and to the contrast between the action of the United States Government and that of Canada in meeting friendly requirements. Wrecking privileges: American tugs can tow American barges through Canadian canals, but are not allowed to pull a tug off," which would constitute a wrecking operation. Requests statistical information regarding tratlic through the Sault Ste. Marie Canal. Same subject: Expresses the fear that the interpretation above given will not be acceptable. Same subject: Incloses the order in council embodying the views presented in the legation's note of July 23.

CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE BRITISH LEGATION AT WASHINGTON-Continued.

Mr. Herbert to Mr. Foster.. Sept. 29

Same to same....

Oct. 2

Mr. Foster to Mr. Herbert.. Oct.

Same to same

Oct. 4

Same to same..

Oct. 4

Mr. Foster to Mr. Herbert.. Oct. 11

Sir Julian Pauncefote to Nov. 15
Mr. Foster.

Mr. Foster to Sir Julian Dec. 1
Pauncefote.

Sir Julian Pauncefote to Dec. 5
Mr. Foster.

Mr. Foster to Sir Julian Dec. 6
Pauncefote.

Chinese immigration via the Canadian Pacific
Raiiroad: The Canadian government abso-
lutely denies the allegations presented in the
Department's note of August 10, and while dis-
posed to the utmost friendliness can not charge
itself with enforcing measures adopted by a
foreign government.

Same subject: The vice-president of the Canadian
Pacific Railway Company emphatically denies
the allegations brought against the company,
furnishing particulars and statistics.
Same subject: The denial of the Canadian Pacific
Railway Company is gratifying and was antici-
pated by further information received on the
subject; exception is taken to the language of
the minutes of the privy council; the inaction
of the Canadian government in regard to the pro-
posed treaty forbidding the immigration of
Chinese over the border is regretted; it afforded
a basis for the complaint of indifference on the
part of Canada; contrast between the attitude
of the two governments.
Fisheries in contiguous waters: Submits a prop-
osition to reach an agreement by exchange of
notes with a view to their protection.
Chinese immigration via the Canadian Pacific
Railroad: Acknowledgment of the legation's
note of October 2.

Liquor and arms traffic in the Pacific Islands:
The United States Government acquiesces in
the general principle of protecting the natives
against the evil results of the trade; states the
attitude of the United States in the question,
presents certain objections to some of the pro-
visions presented, and remarking that the mat-
ter is subject to the action of Congress, wishes
to be informed of the views expressed by other
governments.
Chinese immigration from Canada: Deprecates
the imputation of indifference in the considera-
tion of the treaty proposed by the the United
States; the question is beset with great diffienl-
ties and will again be pressed on the attention
of the Canadian government.
Same subject: The assurances contained in the
above note are received with pleasure, but the
imputation was justified by the failure of the
Canadian government for two years to respond
to the proposals for an agreement.
Fisheries in contiguous waters: The proposals
for their protection presented in the Depart-
ment's note of October 4 are acceptable to the
Canadian government.

Same subject: Acknowledges the above as com-
pleting the proposed agreement on the strength
of which Mr. Rathbun has been appointed rep-
resentative of the United States for the pur-
poses of the stipulated joint investigation.

Sir Julian Pauncefote to Dec. 10 Tolls on Canadian canals: Incloses minutes of the
Mr. Foster.

Same to same

Mr. Foster to Sir Julian Dec. 28
Pauncefote.

Same to same..

privy council embodying a memorandum of the
department of railway and canals in which the
points made in the Department's note of Au-
gust 24 are severally and specifically disputed,
and the hope expressed that the proposal of
Canada may still be accepted.

Dec. 14 Wrecking privileges in conterminous waters:
Regulations proposed by the Canadian gov.
ernment concerning their use by United States
wrecking vessels in the Welland Canal.
Same subject: Objections are presented to cer-
tain restrictions involved by the proposed reg
ulations; submits as the simplest and most ac-
ceptable solution that the Canadian wrecking
act be extended to the Welland Canal.
Tolls on Canadian canals: Refutation of the
points advanced by the Canadian government
in the legation's note of December 10, as to the
President's proclamation being issued after re-
ceipt of its proposition, as to Canadian vessels
being refused the use of canals in the State of
New York, and as to the results reached in the

Dec. 31

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CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE BRITISH LEGATION AT WASHINGTON-Continued.

HAWAII.

Death of the Hawaiian minister, II. A. P. Carter:
Condolences of and marks of respect paid by the
Government of the United States.

Chinese employed on American vessels: The fee
or fine of $25 collected in each case has been
abandoned on the representations of the lega
tion; but the question of the right of the mas
ter to discharge such Chinese without giving
the bond required by the law of Hawaii is
opened to doubt.

Same subject: Expresses the opinion that no ob
jection can be made to the regulation prevent-
ing the discharge of Chinese seamen in Hawaii,
basing it on the prevalent practice in the United
States.

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CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE LEGATION OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS AT WASH

INGTON.

Same to same..

July 18

Baron Fava to Mr. Foster..

July 21

Mr. Foster to Baron Fava.. July 1 Discovery of America, four hundreth anniver

sary of the: The celebration at New York is
under the direction of the State and municipal
authorities. The Executive will take action on
the naval review to be held at New York when
appropriation is made therefor.
Same subject: The Navy Department will tender
a cordial welcome to the Italian war vessel that
may be sent to New York on the occasion.
Same subject: The war vessel Bausan will be
sent to New York.

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Baron Fava to Mr. Foster .. Oct. 23
Mr. Wharton to Mr. Fava.

Oct. 25

Same subject: The courteous action of the Italian
Government is duly appreciated.

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ment.

Same subject: Invitation to the United States
Navy to participate in the celebration to be held
at Genoa.
Statue of Columbus presented by Italian Ameri-
cans to the city of New York will be brought on
the Italian transport ship Garigltano. Free en-
try is requested.
Discovery of America: Celebration of the four
hundredth anniversary at Genoa. The King of
Italy will arrive in Genoa on the 7th or 8th of
September. His Government has been informed
of the attendance of the United States ships
Newark and Bennington.

Same subject: His Government directs him to ex-
press the gratification of the King at the pres
ence of the United States ships at Genoa.
Same subject: Rear-Admiral Benham has been
instructed to proceed to Genoa with his flag-
ship, the Newark, and the Bennington.
Same subject: Acknowledges Baron Fava's note
of August 9.

Mr. Blaine to Mr. Batcheller. Apr. 1
Mr. Batcheller to Mr. Blaine.] May 27

Subject.

Cannon of the privateer General Armstrong,
known as "Long Tom: At the instance of the
son of Capt. Samuel C. Reid, expresses the wish
that the Government of Portugal present it to
the United States.

Same subject: The Portuguese Government
readily assent to have "Long Tom" delivered
to any person whom he may designate.
Same subject: A war vessel of the United States
will be sent to Fayal to receive the cannon.
Same subject: Reports arrangements made and
formalities observed for the delivery of the

cannon.

Mr. Adee to Mr. Batcheller. June 16 Same subject: The Navy Department has been informed of the delivery above reported.

RUSSIA.

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Famine in Russia: Committee charged with gen-
eral direction of work of relief for famine suf-
ferers in the provinces organized.
Same subject: Acknowledges with approval Mr.
Smith's No. 132.

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Attitude of Russian Government respecting the
Hebrews of the Empire: Project of the Jewish
Colonization Association. Translation of mem-
orandum read to minister of foreign affairs.

Famine in Russia: Informs Department of re-
ceipt of telegram from governor of Minnesota
that Minnesota and the Northwest are prepar-
ing to donate a cargo of breadstuffs for famine-
stricken people of Russia. Incloses translation
of note from ministry of foreign affairs.
Same subject: Gives résumé of the situation, show-
ing extent of affected districts.
Same subject: Acknowledges receipt of Mr.
Smith's No. 141, regarding the acceptableness of
American assistance.

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