GENERAL CONVENTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF LIQUOR SMUGGLING INTO THE UNITED STATES-Continued Date and Number 1924 June 6 June 6 July 7 (D. 360) Convention between the United States of America and Panama 192 196 To the Panaman Minister Confirmation of understanding that the signing of the convention will in no wise affect the inclusion of the article concerning enforcement of the Volstead law in the Canal Zone in the treaty under negotiation to replace the Taft Agreement. From the Panaman Minister Acknowledgment of U. S. confirmation of understanding regarding article to be inserted in treaty to replace the Taft Agreement. FRANCE, JUNE 30, 1924 1924 Undated Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a Conversation with the June 30 Submission of a draft liquor convention by the Ambassador; his Government's preference for the alternative article 1, as in treaties with Norway, Sweden, and Italy, and proposed modification of article 4. (Footnote: Information that proposed modification of article Convention between the United States of America and France 1924 June 12 (1595) THE NETHERLANDS, AUGUST 21, 1924 From the Netherland Minister Suggested modifications of text of draft liquor convention submitted by the United States; and proposed exchange of notes regarding substitution of the Permanent Court of Arbitration by the Permanent Court of International Justice in case the United States adheres to the Court protocol. To the Netherland Minister 196 197 197 200 June 20 203 Refusal to agree to proposed modifications of draft convention, save with respect to the matter of languages. July 10 (1939) From the Netherland Minister 204 His authorization to sign convention in conformity with U. S. draft; importance of suggested exchange of notes. Netherlands' desire that the convention become effective immediately upon signature, to avoid loss of benefits pending ratification by U. S. Senate. GENERAL CONVENTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF LIQUOR SMUGGLING INTO THE UNITED STATES-Continued Date and Subject Page 1924 Aug. 21 To the Netherland Minister 206 Inability of U. S. Government to give application to the convention prior to the exchange of ratifications and proclamation thereof. Aug. 21 Convention between the United States of America and the Nether- 207 Aug. 21 (2330) For the prevention of liquor smuggling into the United States. 210 Aug. 21 Understanding that in the event of U. S. adherence to the Court protocol claims which cannot be settled under provisions of first paragraph of article 4 of the liquor convention shall be referred to the Permanent Court of International Justice instead of to the Permanent Court of Arbitration. To the Netherland Minister Confirmation of Netherland Government's understanding. REPRESENTATIONS 211 BY SALVADOR, CUBA, RUMANIA, NORWAY, AND ITALY REGARDING PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO RESTRICT IMMIGRATION INTO THE UNITED STATES Representations against an amendment to the immigration bill, suggested by the Secretary of Labor, which would extend the quota arrangement to include Salvador. Jan. 14 212 From the Cuban Ambassador Representations against an amendment to the immigration bill, suggested by the Secretary of Labor, which would extend the quota arrangement to include Cuba. (Footnote: Information that the amendment advocated application of quota arrangement to Canada, Mexico, and South and Central America.) Feb. 2 (535/1) 213 Feb. 8 Feb. 19 From the Rumanian Chargé Protest against the new immigration bill introduced in To the Chairman of the Committee on Immigration and Naturali- Comments and recommendations concerning the new immi- To the Rumanian Chargé Information that the Rumanian protest has been referred to the appropriate authorities. 214 222 GENERAL REPRESENTATIONS BY SALVADOR, CUBA, RUMANIA, NORWAY, AND ITALY REGARDING PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO RESTRICT IMMIGRATION INTO THE UNITED STATES-Continued Information that the immigration bill as reported to the House of Representatives does not contain a provision which would extend the quota arrangement to Salvador. Feb. 20 From the Norwegian Minister 223 Representations against the new immigration bill as being in conflict with certain provisions of the treaty of 1827 between Norway and the United States. Feb. 21 To the Cuban Ambassador 224 Mar. 19 Apr. 5 Assurance that the new immigration bill as reported to the House of Representatives does not contain a provision extending the quota arrangement to include Cuba. To the Norwegian Minister Assurance that all questions relating to appropriate recognition of treaty provisions are having proper consideration. From the Italian Embassy Representations regarding the two bills on restrictive and selective immigration pending in Congress, especially with respect to the proposal to issue consular immigration certificates, which is considered an invalidation of Italian sovereign rights. 224 224 ARRANGEMENTS WITH FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS FOR A FLIGHT AROUND THE WORLD BY UNITED STATES ARMY AIRPLANES 1923 July 17 (20) July 18 To the Minister in Denmark (tel.) Instructions to inquire whether Denmark would grant permission for a U. S. Army officer to investigate conditions in Iceland in order to secure data for a projected round-the-world flight of U. S. Army airplanes in the spring of 1924, the itinerary to include Iceland. To the Chargé in Japan Instructions to request permission for two U. S. Army officers, detailed to make a pathfinding expedition, to investigate conditions and secure data for a projected round-theworld flight of U. S. Army airplanes in the spring of 1924. 227 227 (Sent also to representatives in France, Great Britain, and Italy.) Aug. 1 (26) From the Minister in Denmark (tel.) 228 Information that Iceland has granted permission for proposed investigation. Aug. 30 (102) To the Chargé in Japan (tel.) 228 Inquiry whether proposed flight over Japanese territory can be arranged under present law and without antagonizing the Japanese. Sept. 18 (118) From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) 228 Foreign Office statement that Italy will be glad to furnish U. S. officer with all information and data necessary for round-the-world flight. GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS WITH FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS FOR A FLIGHT AROUND THE WORLD-Continued Date and Number Subject Page 1923 Sept. 19 (3490) From the Chargé in France 228 Foreign Office note, September 15, 1923, stating that Oct. 9 From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) 229 (430) Information that the British Admiralty will give the U. S. air attaché all desired information and that the Air Ministry is expected to take the same attitude; also that Canada will assist the pathfinding officer in every way. Nov. 27 (258) To the Chargé in Japan (tel.) 229 Instructions to take up at once matter of permission for flight over Japanese territory, all other governments having replied to request. Japanese memorandum stating the conditions under which Dec. 19 To the British Chargé 231 Information concerning arrangements for projected flight and the tentative itinerary. Dec. 19 (385) 232 1924 Jan. 10 (34) Jan. 10 (8) Jan. 12 (10) To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Information that the five airplanes on the round-the-world flight will leave April 1; that flight will be divided into five divisions, with one advance officer to each division and a sixth advance officer for coordination. Instructions to request permission for advance officers and flight to cross British territory and for flight to land at agreed-upon points; to request waiver of aerial photographic restrictions; and to convey information as to itinerary across British territory. (Sent, mutatis mutandis, to diplomatic representatives in Austria, Bulgaria, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Persia, Rumania, Siam, Turkey, and Yugoslavia.) From the British Chargé Information that Canada has no objection to projected visit of U. S. officer over proposed route of the flight through British Columbia; also that Royal Canadian Air Force will render every possible assistance. To the Chargé in Japan (tel.) Explanation of the object of the advance officer's visit; and assertion that any specific request made by Japan for a similar flight over U. S. territory would be gladly recommended to the executives of the states and territories over which the flight was contemplated. From the Chargé in Japan (tel.) Information that the Japanese authorities now have no objection to the visit of the officer to discuss details but do object to the pathfinding expedition. 233 234 234 GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS WITH FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS FOR A FLIGHT AROUND THE WORLD-Continued Date and Number Subject Page 1924 Jan. 17 (13) Jan. 18 (13) Jan. 21 (4) From the Chargé in Japan (tel.) Japan's informal consent to landing at Bettobu and willingness to receive advance officer at Tokyo to discuss details; disposition to send war vessel to Kurile Islands for "protection purposes" during flight. To the Chargé in Japan (tel.) Instructions to express gratitude for informal consent, and to telegraph when written confirmation is received. Information that Lieutenant Nutt, advance officer, has left the Philippines for Tokyo and that the War Department would be glad if a Japanese officer would accompany him on pathfinding expedition. (Footnote: Information that, on January 25, the Chargé reported he had received written confirmation of the Japanese consent.) From the Minister in Persia (tel.) Persian Government's consent to the flight. 235 235 235 Jan. 21 (6) From the Minister in the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slo- 236 Yugoslavia's permission for the flight. Foreign Office note granting permission for the flight under certain conditions. Jan. 28 (28) To the Minister in China (tel.) 238 Instructions to inform proper authorities of the scientific and experimental purposes of the projected flight, as set forth in War Department letter (extract printed); also of the favorable replies received from the majority of governments from whom permission was requested. Jan. 30 (22) From the High Commissioner in Turkey (tel.) Feb. 5 (51) Telegram from Consul Treat at Angora, January 29 (text From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) 239 239 |