Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States

493

Mr. Hill to Mr. Knox (tele- Oct. 15 gram).

Same subject. The negotiations have ended without
favorable result. Mr. Davis will withhold his re-
port until the ambassador can appeal to the chan-
cellor for a friendly arrangement.

218

Mr. Adee to Mr. Hill (tele-...do .... Same subject. Instructs to cable synopsis of Mr.
gram).
Davis's report before making representations to
the chancellor.

Mr. Hill to Mr. Knox (tele- Oct. 17 Same subject. Reports that a satisfactory arrange-
gram).
ment can be made if he can have Department's
authority.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Hill (tele- Oct. 18 Same subject. Authorizes him to confer with the
gram).

Mr. Hill to Mr. Knox (tele- Oct. 24 gram).

Same to same (telegram)... Nov. 6

Mr. Knox to Mr. Hill...... Nov. 23

Same to same (telegram)... Dec. 20

chancellor, maintaining the dignity of this Govern-
ment and its firm attitude in this matter.
Same subject. States conditions upon which he has
consented to mediate unofficially.

Same subject. Reports failure to obtain a definite
proposition for settlement of the potash question.
States attitude of the German Government.
Presentation of a statue of Gen. von Steuben to
Germany by the United States. Incloses an act of
Congress authorizing this presentation. Instructs
to ascertain whether the German Government will
provide the pedestal for the statue.
Export duty levied by Germany on potash salts.
Aide memoire reiterating the attitude of the
United States. Instructs to present it textually
to the German Government and to state that the
President desires to have it brought to the special
attention of the German Emperor.

Mr. Hill to Mr. Knox (tele- Dec. 23 Same subject. Department's aide memoire was
gram).
presented to the chancellor, and he requests time
for reply.

1911.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Hill (tele- Jan. 12 Same subject. Instructs to press for an early reply gram).

Count von Bernstorff to
Mr. Knox.

Jan. 31

893 Mr. Hill to Mr. Knox...... Feb.

Mr. Knox to Count von Feb
Bernstorff.

Mr. Wilson to Count von Feb. 11
Bernstorff.

Count von Bernstorff to Feb. 15
Mr. Knox.

to Department's aide memoire of the 20th inst.,
and to inform the chancellor that action by the
Bundesrat which does not provide for relief of
American contracts from penalty taxes and the
refun ling of taxes now paid will not satisfy the
President.

Same subject. Incloses a long memorandum of the
German Government stating its views concerning
the potash question and declaring its willingness
to enter into friendly negotiations for the settle-
ment of the differences.

Same subject. Discusses at length above memo-
randum and refutes certain claims made therein.
Same subject. Calls attention to his offer to ascer-
tain, as a basis for further discussion, how much
below the syn licate price of 1909 the German
Government could suggest a price at which the
American contracts could be met and requests his
earnest efforts to bring this question to a settle-
ment.

Same subject. Advises him that the German Gov-
ernment has demanded payment of excess-pro-
duction tax from an American corporation, export-
ing its entire product to the United States, and
that, in the opinion of this Government, no tax
should be deman led.

Same subject. It has been declared heretofore that
the American purchasers did not have to bear the
excess-production tax, any statement differing
from the above must be supported by a notarial
declaration by which the purchasers expressly
recognize their liability, or arbitration must decide
this question.

9 Same subject. Informs him that the Government
of the United States suspends further diplomatic
action on this case and suggests that the German
Government join this Government to bring about
an early conference between the German interests
concerned and the representatives of the American
parties to the contracts.

416 Same to same...

Mar. 17

Count von Bernstorf to
Mr. Knox.

1911. Mar. 29

Mr. Knox to Count von
Bernstorff.
Count von Bernstorff to
Mr. Knox,

Apr. 3
Apr. 8

Subject.

Same subject. The German Government concurs
⚫ in the suggestion that a settlement of the potash
question be reached privately and recommends
that the conference be held at Brussels,
Same subject. Urges that the conference be held
at New York no later than the 24th of this month,
Same subject. The German interested parties in-
sisted that the conference be held at Hamburg.
The German Government induced them, how-
ever, to accept Brussels instead.

Mr. Wilson to Count von Apr. 14 Same subject. The American interested parties
Bernstorfi

Same to same..

urgently request that the conference be held at
New York or at Montreal.

Apr. 27 Same subject. The representatives of the Ameri-
can interests have accepted Brussels as the meet-
ing place of the conference. Suggests May 15 for
the opening of the conference.

Count von Bernstorff to May 1
Mr. Knox.

Same subject. Advises that Brussels has been cho-
sen as the meeting place and May 15 as the date of
opening of the conference.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Hill (tele- May 6 Presentation of a statue of Gen. von Steuben to
gram).

Mr. Davis to Mr. Knox.... May 11

Germany. Instructs to ascertain whether the
appointment of Hon. Richard Bartholdt as the
President's representative is acceptable to the
German Emperor.

Export duty levied by Germany on potash salts.
Reports telephone communication with the Ger-
man ambassador in which the latter stated that
his Government desired to hold the conference at
Berlin instead of Brussels. As Mr. Davis was
assured that the American interested parties
agreed to this change he had also agreed thereto.

Mr. Hill to Mr. Knox (tele- May 30 Presentation of a statue of Gen. von Steuben to
gram).

Mr. Hale to Mr. Hill (tele- May 31 gram).

974 Mr. Hill to Mr. Knox..... June 13

Same to same (telegram)... June 20

Germany. Appointment of Hon. Richard Bar-
tholdt as the President's representative is agree-
able to the German Emperor.

Same subject. Instructs to ascertain whether the
appointment of C. P. Wolfram as additional repre-
sentative of the President is agreeable to the Ĝer-
man Emperor.

Same subject. Reports that the statue will be
erected at Potsdam.

Same subject. Appointment of Wolfram is agreeable
to the German Emperor. September 2 is proposed
as the date for the presentation.

245

German people for the statue which has just been
unveiled.

246

The German Emperor to Sept. 2 Same subject. Conveys thanks for himself and the
President Taft (tele-

President Taft to the Ger- ...do ..

gram).

man Emperor (tele-
gram).

GREAT BRITAIN.

1910.

236 Mr. Innes to Mr. Knox..... Nov. 28

Coronation of King George V. Incloses a procla-
mation fixing the date for the coronation. Re-
quests to be informed whether the President will
send a representative.

871 Mr. Hill to Mr. Knox...... Dec. 29 Additional protocol to the International Prize Court

1911. Jan. 12

Jan. 14

1 Mr. Knox to Mr. Castrillo, jr. Jan. 19

Convention. The governments which have not
as yet ratified the convention have been advised
that they are not obliged to ratify the conven-
tion if they accept the additional protocol.

Fisheries in Canadian and Newfoundland treaty
waters..Text of minutes of, conference held at
Washington the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th of
January, 1911.

Same subject. Text of minutes of conference held
at Washington the 13th and 14th of Januuary, 1911.
Additional protocol to the International Prize Court
Convention. Incloses copy of protocol and cir-
cular note of the Netherlands Government of May
24, 1910, and urges acceptance by the Nicaraguan
Government.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Reid (tele- Feb. 1 Same subject. Instructs to ascertain whether it is
gram).
true, as reported, that the ratification of the pro-
tocol will be postponed by Great Britain until
after the coronation.

251

247

271

272

248

249

Same subject. Incloses the protocol for transmis-
sion to the Senate. States reasons for the neces-
sity of its adoption.

Coronation of King George V. Advises that the
state visits will commence on June 19 and will
terminate on the 28th of that month.
Same subject. All maritime powers have been in-
vited to attend the naval review to be held June
24. Asks to be informed, if the United States ac-
cepts the invitation, of the name of the vessel
which will be sent.

Same subject. The U. S. S. Delaware will repre-
sent this Government at the naval review.
Same subject. Advises him that the President has
appointed Mr. John Hays Hammond ambassador
on special mission to represent the Government of
the United States.

Same subject. Transmits rules and arrangements
adopted concerning exchange of visits and salutes
by commanders of foreign warships. Asks to be
informed whether they are acceptable to this
Government.

Same subject. The above arrangements are en-
tirely satisfactory to this Government.
Same subject. Felicitations...

249

252

253

Mr. Knox to Mr. Bryce.... June 6
President Taft to King
George V (telegram).
King George V to President
Taft (telegram).

254

June 22

254

June 22

July 19

825 Mr. Loudon to Mr. Knox .. Aug. 14

Additional protocol to the International Prize Court
Convention. Advises that all the States signa-
tory to the convention have signed the additional
protocol.

168 Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox.... Aug. 28 Coronation of King George V. Incloses a letter

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bryce... Sept. 7

Dec. 14

Rights of American citizens arrested in Guatemala
and kept incomunicado. The Mexican press an-
nounces that all foreigners arrested in Mexico will
in future be permitted to communicate with their
diplomatic and consular representatives. Re-
quests authority to approach the Guatemalan
Government on this subject.

Same subject. Reports his conversation with the
President of Guatemala concerning the minister's
difficulty in obtaining information about cases in-
volving American interests, and that the President
promised that he would instruct the judiciary to
answer confidential requests made by the minister
or consul general.

Same subject. Instructs to say to President Cabrera
that this Government would appreciate the modi-
fication of the system of "incomunicacion" which
prevails in Guatemala. Refers to the case of arrest
of Thomas J. McCullough.
Same subject. Incloses a note from the foreign
office stating that instructions have been issued
permitting American citizens, under arrest in
Guatemala, to apprise their consular officers of
detention.

Same subject. Incloses note from the Foreign Office
transmitting a circular telegram which authorizes
American citizens under arrest in Guatemala to
communicate with their diplomatic and consular
officers and other persons.

274

275

276

277

892 Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox... June 22

Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox July 13 (telegram).

Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox July 17 (telegram).

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

HAITI.

Revolution in Haiti. The President is leaving Port
au Prince to investigate the report that arms have
been landed at Fort Liberté, and that that section
is soon to revolt.
Same subject. The Dominican minister for foreign
affairs stated that many of the Haitian forces are
deserting into the Dominican Republic. Their
return has been demanded, but the Dominican
Government has refused to surrender them.
Same subject. Government officials admit that a
strong undercurrent is developing against the Gov-
ernment.

Same subject. Gonaives is reported to be in the
hands of the revolutionists. An American war
vessel is desirable at Port au Prince.

Same to same (telegram)... July 20 Same subject. Practically all of the north is in the
hands of the revolutionists. The President re-
turned and will form a new cabinet.

Same to same (telegram)..........do.... Same subject. He was advised yesterday by the

Same to same (telegram)... July 21

Haitian Government that the cities of St. Marc
and Gonaives would be bombarded. He protested
against such action.

Same subject. The Government is tottering, and
the diplomatic corps considers the presence of a
war vessel necessary.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Furniss July 22 Same subject. Approves his July 20, and instructs
(telegram).
him to inform the Haitian Government that it will
be held strictly responsible for any damage sus-
tained by American citizens.

Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox ...do.... Same subject. The towns within 10 miles of Port
(telegram).
au Prince have fallen, and the Government can
not survive many hours.

Same to same (telegram)... July 23 Same subject. Several towns will be blockaded by

Same to same (telegram)... July 24

Same to same (telegram).....] July 27

Same to same (telegram)... July 28

Same to same (telegram)... July 31

Same to same (telegram)... Aug. 1

the Haitian Government. He has informed it that
the blockade must be effective to be respected.
Same subject. The President of Haiti informed the
diplomatic corps that he had sufficient force to
guarantee protection to foreigners. Asks to be
advised of the status of the crew of the yacht
American which was turned over to the Haitian
Government.

Same subject. The situation is becoming more seri-
ous. Aux Cays and several other towns in the
west have revolted. The Congress is hurriedly
passing numerous concessions because of better
terms offered.

Same subject. While the President realizes that
the condition is serious, he will not surrender the
Government until it becomes absolutely nec-
essary. The United States should be prepared
to use a strong hand to prevent incendiarism,
massacre, and pillage.
Same subject. At a meeting of the diplomatic corps
some were of the opinion that President Simon
should be requested to leave, and that some action
should be taken to prevent further executions.
Same subject. The President, in an interview this
morning, admitted the seriousness of the situation,
but seemed to think that he had a chance to over-
come the revolution.

Same to same (telegram)......do.... Same subject. The President has informed the

diplomatic corps that he is ready to resign and requests three days' armistice to arrange his affairs. Same subject. The President has asked permission to embark on an American war vessel. Asks instructions.

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1911.

Same to same (telegram)... Aug. 1
Same to same (telegram)... Aug. 2

Subject.

Same subject. Armistice will be respected by the
local revolutionary leaders.

Same subject. The Government is attempting to
obtain all available funds from the bank, but has
been told by the diplomatic corps that the armis-
tice does not permit this.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Furniss...do.... Same subject. Instructs that temporary refuge may
(telegram).

Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox...do.... (telegram).

Same to same (telegram)... Aug. 3

Same to same (telegram)......do....
Same to same (telegram)... Aug. 4

Mr. Knox to Mr. Furniss
Aug. 5
(telegram).
Mr. Knox to Mr. Meyer.......do....

Mr. Furniss to Mr. Knox Aug. 6 (telegram).

be granted to President Simon to save innocent
human life.

Same subject. The President embarked on the
Haitian war vessel formerly the American.
Same subject. The German war vessel landed about
40 men, although there was no apparent necessity
for such action.

Same subject. The President and his family have
left on a Dutch vessel bound for Jamaica.
Same subject. Firminists continue to dominate
Port au Prince; Leconte is approaching at the
head of an army. Fighting should not be allowed
in the streets. Requests instructions.
Same subject. Instructs to caution American citi-
zens to observe a strictly neutral attitude.
Same subject. Informs him of the serious condition
existing at Port au Prince and requests that the
naval commander there be instructed to prevent
armed conflict within the city limits.

Same subject. The general commanding the revo-
tionary forces has been advised by the diplomatic
corps that no armed conflict will be permitted at
Port au Prince.

Same to same (telegram)......do.... Same subject. Leconte has been proclaimed chief

of the executive power and has entered Port au
Prince.

Same subject. He has been informed that the Ger-
mans have made large advances to the Leconte
movement, and they have offered Leconte a loan
of $200,000.

Same subject. Instructs to make clear to the facto
government that the United States insists on the
safe-guarding of American interests. He is not to
recognize the new Government until satisfactory
assurances are given.

Same subject. Leconte, through his counselor of
state, informed the minister that he desired to
have as much American capital participate in the
loans to be made by the banks as possible; that he
guaranteed protection to all American interests;
and that he would equitably adjust claims result-
ing from the recent revolt.

Same subject. Department considers it most impor-
tant that the above assurances be made in writing.
Same subject. Reports inauguration of President
Leconte; gives names of cabinet officers. The
Government is advertising for subscriptions to a
loan.

Same subject. In reply to department's Aug. 13,
quotes note from the counselor of state giving
assurances referred to.

Same subject. Authorizes him to recognize the
Leconte government.

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