GREECE UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN EXTRADITION OF SAMUEL INSULL FROM GREECE; DENUNCIATION BY THE UNITED STATES OF EXTRADITION TREATY OF MAY 6, 1931-Continued Date and number Subject Page 1933 Aug. 1 (1230) To the Chargé in Greece 561 Transmittal of papers, and instructions to again make request to the Greek Government for the arrest and surrender of Insull under the treaty provisions. Aug. 26 (78) From the Chargé in Greece (tel.) 562 Arrest of Insull after alleged administrative delay; intention to present formal demand for surrender as soon as copies of Greek text can be prepared. Oct. 31 (107) Nov. 1 (108) From the Minister in Greece (tel.) From the Minister in Greece (tel.) 562 Information that extradition of Insull was again refused by Greek court, and that he has been set free. 563 Information that prosecutor is of the opinion that court decision has left the way open for the introduction of new evidence and reopening of the Insull case, and that he is preparing a memorandum accordingly. Nov. 2 (54) To the Minister in Greece (tel.) 563 Advice that unless the Greek authorities act promptly in reopening the Insull case, the Department is considering making strong protest against court decision and denouncing extradition treaty; request for information concerning grounds for court's decision. From the Minister in Greece (tel.) Information that court decision was based solely upon lack of proof of criminal intent, and opinion that Greek Government has no intention of reopening case; suggestion that Premier be approached concerning possibility of expulsion of Insull under Greek law providing for expulsion of aliens for reasons of public interest upon recommendation of certain Cabinet Ministers. To the Minister in Greece (tel.) Nonintention to request or suggest that Insull be expelled from Greece; opinion, however, that such action taken voluntarily by the Greek Government would be very helpful in appeasing public opinion in the United States. From the Minister in Greece Note to Foreign Office, November 5 (text printed), containing formal notice of denunciation of extradition treaty in protest against court decision in the Insull case, and reply of Greek Government, November 9 (text printed). From the Minister in Greece (tel.) Foreign Minister's inquiry as to what the United States could do to facilitate expulsion of Insull by providing a passport good for contiguous and other countries and assuring his acceptability therein. 564 564 565 567 GREECE UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN EXTRADITION OF SAMUEL INSULL FROM GREECE; DENUNCIATION BY THE UNITED STATES OF EXTRADITION TREATY OF MAY 6, 1931-Continued Date and number Subject Page 1933 Nov. 22 (58) To the Minister in Greece (tel.) Dec. 15 (93) Willingness of Department to rescind the cancellation of Insull's passport if it is necessary to provide him with a valid travel document in order to effect expulsion. From the Minister in Greece Information from Foreign Minister that Insull has been notified to leave Greece by January 31, 1934. ITALY PROPOSED TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND ITALY CONCERNING 1932 Sept. 16 Dec. 14 (816) Memorandum by the Ambassador in Italy Discussion with newly appointed Italian Ambassador to the United States concerning possibility of negotiation of a naturalization treaty between the United States and Italy; suggestion for meeting Italian objection that such a treaty would allow other countries to invoke the most-favorednation clause, thus permitting drafting of Italian subjects in certain European countries. To the Ambassador in Italy 14 | T6 Transmittal of a draft treaty on nationality and military obligations (text printed) for discussion with the Foreign Office; observations concerning the proposed treaty. 568 568 570 572 1933 Feb. 23 From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) 577 (7) Advice that treaty will be discussed with the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in the near future; request for full powers to sign treaty in event complete agreement is reached. 578 Feb. 28 (10) May 11 (1891) To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Authorization to sign treaty if draft is accepted, but instructions to submit any modifications for Department's approval. From the Ambassador in Italy Opinion that there is a real possibility of reaching an agreement with Italy on the treaty, but that the Italian Government must first secure passage of legislation with regard to the loss of Italian nationality abroad before proceeding with treaty negotiations. [July]14 To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) (36) 578 579 Instructions to discuss the proposed treaty with the Foreign ITALY PROPOSED TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND ITALY CONCERNING Subject From the Ambassador in Italy Hope of Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs that the necessary legislation in support of the treaty will be passed in the December session of the Senate and that the text of the treaty will be ready by then; his comment that some Italian officials are not satisfied with the text proposed by the United States and want to make a fresh start. To the Ambassador in Italy Instructions to discuss treaty again with the Under Secretary in an effort to ascertain the particular provisions of the U.S. draft to which the Italian authorities object so that a solution of the difficulty may be worked out. From the Ambassador in Italy Report of discussion with the Under Secretary concerning Italian objections to U.S. draft treaty; submission of suggested changes in certain treaty provisions to meet these objections. To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Information that suggested changes in draft treaty have From the Italian Under Secretary of State for Foreign (Note: Information that on January 18, 1934, the Ambas- Page FASCIST PRESSURE ON NATURALIZED AMERICAN CITIZENS VISITING ITALY 579 580 581 583 583 584 To the Consul at Trieste (tel.) 585 Instructions to render appropriate assistance to Guido Cimador, a naturalized American citizen alleged to have been arrested and imprisoned at Prato Carnico on June 3. 585 Aug. 4 From the Consul at Trieste (tel.) Aug. 11 (289) Report that unofficial information has been received that the real reasons behind Cimador's arrest for political and moral reasons were his actions in placing flowers on the bier of a dead anarchist and accompanying body to the grave. From the Consul at Trieste Report of investigation of the Cimador case; opinion that Cimador did not receive a fair trial by American standards, and that the Italian authorities were aware of his American citizenship. 585 ITALY FASCIST PRESSURE ON NATURALIZED AMERICAN CITIZENS VISITING ITALY-Contd. Date and number 1933 Subject Page Aug. 14 (87) From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) 587 Information that representations are being made to central political authorities for release of Cimador. Aug. 15 From the American Ambassador in Italy to the Italian 587 Submittal of a memorandum in the case of Guido Cimador and advice that he is an American citizen. Aug. 28 Memorandum by the Consul at Trieste 587 589 Aug. 31 (95) Oct. 19 (308) From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Information from Trieste that Cimador has been released. Instance of Fascist pressure upon naturalized American 590 REPRESENTATIONS BY THE ITALIAN EMBASSY RESPECTING VIOLENT DEATH OF AN ITALIAN NATIONAL WHILE DETAINED IN JAIL AT NEW ORLEANS 1932 June 27 From the District Attorney of New Orleans to the Secretary Receipt of inquiries from the Italian Consul at New July 14 From the Italian Ambassador Dec. Presentation of facts in the case of Ross Palumbo and conclusion that there has been a gross miscarriage of justice; request, since there appears to be no hope of arriving at any results locally, for the intervention of the Department of State to secure redress, punishment of guilty parties, and an indemnity for Palumbo's widow and child. 1 To the Italian Chargé Advice that a letter has been received from the Governor of Louisiana transmitting results of an investigation of the Palumbo case by the District Attorney of New Orleans; enclosure of copy of letter of June 27 from the District Attorney of New Orleans to the Secretary of the Governor of Louisiana. From the Italian Chargé Information that the Italian Embassy cannot agree with the conclusions of the Attorney General of New Orleans; desire to be informed of Department's actions in bringing about a just solution of the case. 591 592 593 594 ITALY REPRESENTATIONS BY THE ITALIAN EMBASSY RESPECTING VIOLENT DEATH OF AN ITALIAN NATIONAL WHILE DETAINED IN JAIL AT NEW ORLEANS-Continued Request for copies of official records, citations of pertinent authorities, citizenship data in the Palumbo case; expectation that all possible further steps will be taken to apprehend and punish the persons responsible for the death of Palumbo, and reminder that under international law a government is responsible for damages in such cases where appropriate actions for the apprehension and punishment of wrongdoers is not taken. Feb. 7 To the Italian Ambassador 595 597 Information that steps are being taken to ascertain whether any further action can be taken by the competent authorities in the State of Louisiana. July 5 From the Italian Ambassador 597 Desire for a speedy and satisfactory settlement of the 597 Aug. 12 To the Governor of Louisiana Nov. Reiteration of request for data referred to in Department's letter of February 7; probability that Italian Government will insist on payment of an indemnity if it cannot be convincingly established either that the death of Palumbo was not wrongful, or that the guilty parties have been punished. 3 To the Governor of Louisiana Request for considered legal opinion of the Attorney General of Louisiana on the position of the State of Louisiana that it is barred from further action in the Palumbo case, in view of difference of opinion of the Italian Embassy; hope that, if it is so barred, action will be taken for the payment of a suitable indemnity as required under international law. (Note: Information that no reply from the Governor of Louisiana has been found in the Department files, and that aside from an inquiry on June 27, 1934, no further representations were made by the Italian Government.) 599 601 LATVIA REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION AGAINST AMERICAN TRADE IN LATVIA 1933 To the Minister in Latvia Instructions for careful examination of any cases of discrimination against American trade by Latvian officials which may be brought to the attention of the Legation, with a view to making protest to the competent Latvian authorities; request for submission of a quarterly survey of new legislation, regulations, and practices restricting or discriminating against American trade and report of action taken by the Legation in connection with protection of American interests. 602 |