Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States

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Mr. Adee to Signor Carignani.

1901. Oct. 10

Mr. Hay to Mr. Iddings

Oct. 21

Indemnity suit of Mrs. Fenice Ferrara. States
that Department is unable to alter conclusions
expressed in its note No. 704. Explains grounds
of decision, which should be considered final.
Sovereignty of Italy over Somaliland recognized
by Sultan Osman Mahmud. Directs to forward
copy of convention in regard to.

Signor Carignani to Mr. Hay. Nov. 14 Lynching of persons of Italian origin at Erwin,

Miss. Protests against alleged denial of justice
and flagrant violation of treaty obligations, and
denounces the systematic impunity enjoyed
by crime; and holds the Federal Government
responsible therefor.

Sovereignty of Italy over Somaliland recognized
by Sultan Osman Mahmud. Incloses copy of
treaty in regard to.

Dec. 23 Lynching of persons of Italian origin at Erwin,
Miss. Incloses account of discussion of the
affair in the Italian Senate.

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Mr. Meyer to Mr. Hay...

Dec. 11.

122

Same to same

1902. Jan.

Registration of titles to perpetual leases in
Japan. Incloses laws in regard to.
Same subject. Incloses his note to Japanese
minister of foreign affairs representing that
registration tax on transfers of perpetual
leases, and changing title to one of "super-
ficies" are contrary to the treaty and to equity.
Requests instructions.

Same subject. Explains that under Japanese
law the land under a lease is not considered to
include the structures upon it and that there-
fore he objected only to the tax on the land
itself.

Same subject. States that registration tax on
perpetual leases should not, under Article
XVII of the treaty, be collected when said
leases are simply confirmed as therein provided,
but in cases of assignments the same fee, ac-
cording to Article II, is chargeable to United
States citizens as is paid by Japanese subjects.
Same subject. Reports that law has been
amended so as to permit registration without
charge. Tax of 2 per cent will be collected
on mortgages and other liens, but not on
assignments. Incloses ordinance.
Same subject. Refers to above dispatch and
explains that requirement that registration be
made in government instead of registration
office was to make it possible to omit the
charge of 24 per cent.

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Mr. Buck to Mr. Hay....... Dec. 29.

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Same to same..

Registration of titles to perpetual leases in Japan. Reports that final decision of Japanese Government is soon to be announced, and requests instructions.

Same subject. Confirms above telegram, and states that Great Britain, France, and Germany will probably protest.

Same subject. Incloses his note to Japanese minister for foreign affairs reserving rights of United+ States citizens in the light of ordinance limiting time to Dec. 31, 1900, and of interpretation given to the British legation.

Same subject. States that registration as superfices of titles to perpetual leases is not acceptable to United States Government, without authoritative interpretation of Japanese Government that title under that style is not inferior to that of perpetual lease; and that, so far as advised, United States Government is not prepared to concede that buildings are subject to taxation not specified in original lease. Same subject. Instructs to request Japanese Government to withhold decision until Department can prepare and forward its views. Same subject. Discusses question presented in Mr. Buck's dispatches in the light of previous conditions, tenor of leases, former and present treaties of Japan, United States and Japanese laws, in the absence of absolute knowledge of legal and actual conditions, reserves final decision, but directs good offices to secure for | Americansexemptions from unfair charges and a clearer act of confirmation of their titles. Same subject. Incloses notes to and from Japanese minister for foreign affairs; reports attitude of French, German, and British representative, and present status of negotiations. Same subject. Incloses replies of Japanese Government to notes of the legation, memorandum setting forth previous and present conditions in the light of treaties and laws of Japan, table of comparative value of rents and taxes, etc. Same subject. Reports passage of a law recognizing perpetual leases as real rights and providing for registration free of charges. States there are no indications of the exemption of houses in any way.

Same subject. Incloses text of law referred to in above telegram, and discusses its bearing on the question.

Detention at Seattle, Wash., and deportation of Japanese immigrants. Recites two cases, represents that there was no justification for the acts, and requests investigation and issuance of proper orders. Same subject. States that matter has been referred to Treasury officials for report. Same subject. Transmits reports received from Treasury Department.

Same subject. Acknowledges above note and regrets that reports therein contained fail to dispose of the complaints made in regard to the unnecessarily harsh treatment of the immigrants.

Alleged discrimination in the United States against Japanese in the matter of quarantine. Incloses instructions of his government which, pointing to the principle of international law and the precedents established by the United States, holds that municipal and State laws can not be opposed to treaty stipulations. Detention at Seattle, Wash., and deportation of Japanese immigrants. States that Treasury Department positively denies discrimination against Japanese immigrants, and will investigate other points presented in legation's note No. 13. Monument erected in Japan in commemoration of the advent of Commodore Perry, U. S. N., in July, 1853. Transmits account of ceremonies at the unveiling, and of reception given to Rear-Admiral Rodgers.

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Mr. Buck to Mr. Hay

587

Same to same

Sept. 30
Oct. 2

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Expiatory mission to Japan of Na Tung, special
envoy of the Emperor of China. Reports on.
Registration of titles to perpetual leases in Japan.
Incloses text of laws and regulations, and re-
ports that question of tax on buildings is left
open.

Memorandum from Japa- Nov. 14 Alleged discrimination in the United States
nese legation.

Nov. 26

against Japanese in the matter of quarantine.
Cites precedents and authorities in defense of
the protection of foreigners, and suggests legis-
lation by Congress to prevent recurrence of in-
cidents arising from conflict of Federal with
municipal legislation.

Same subject. States that prompt and sure re-
dress will always be afforded by the Federal
courts, and the Department will endeavor,
upon timely notice, to bring about the rescis-
sion of obnoxious or illegal local regulations.
.do... Assistance rendered United States transport
Hancock by Japanese navy. Incloses corre-
spondence in regard to.
Same subject and tenor..

Mr. Buck to Mr. Hay

Same to same

Dec. 9

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KOREA.

Treaty rights of United States citizens in interior
of Korea. Reports incident arising out of ar-
rest of native writer in the house of Revs. Adams
and Johnson, and discourteous treatment of
the latter. Incloses correspondence.
Same subject. Reviews case reported in above
dispatch, and approves Mr. Allen's treatment

of it.
Same subject. Reports his action regarding diffi-
culty connected with the building of houses by
foreigners. States that right of residence has
been secured. Incloses correspondence.
Same subject. States that residence of Ameri-
cans in the interior should not be encouraged,
and each case should be treated on its merits.
Same subject. Incloses letter from Rev. Mr.
Adams showing satisfactory settlement of his
difficulties.

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Mr. Smith to Mr. Hay..

1901. Oct. 31

LIBERIA.

Condolences on assassination of President Mc-
Kinley. Incloses correspondence with Liberian
secretary of state.

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President Roosevelt to the
Shah of Persia (telegram).

1901. Sept. 23

Congratulations on the accession of President
Roosevelt. Acknowledges above telegram,
with cordial wishes.

Mr. Tyler to Mr. Hay....... Sept. 28 Congratulations on the anniversary of the Shah's

Same to same......

425

.. Oct. 11

birthday. Incloses his note of.
Same subject. Incloses acknowledgment of
above-mentioned note.

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