List of papers, with an analysis of their contents
argentine republic.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1 | Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bayard (No. 31). | 1886. May 15 | Political: President’s message summarized; assault on the President reported. | 1 |
correspondence with the legation of the argentine republic at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 2 | Mr. Quesada to Mr. Bayard. | 1885. Nov. 5 | Extradition law of the Argentine Republic inclosed. | 4 |
austria-hungary.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 3 | Mr. Lee to Mr. Bayard (No. 192.) | 1886. July 1 | Citizenship status of Friedrich de Bourry: Born of Austrian parents in the United States; he went to Austria while a minor and has resided there ever since; reasons for declining to issue him a passport; petition of Mr. de Bourry inclosed. | 7 |
| 4 | Same to same (No. 193) | July 1 | Citizenship status of Albert Landau: Claims he lost his naturalization papers and has no intention to return to the United States; wants a passport to shield his sons from military duty; his application inclosed. | 10 |
| 5 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Lee (No. 35). | July 24 | Citizenship status of Albert Landau: Duties of citizenship evaded by non-residence; passport should be refused him. | 11 |
| 6 | Same to same (No. 36). | July 24 | Citizenship status of, Friedrich de Bourry: Born of Austrian parents, in the United States; no evidence indicating his election of American citizenship at majority; facts create presumption that Austrian domicile was chosen and passport should be refused him. | 12 |
belgium.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 7 | Mr. Tree to Mr. Bayard (No. 20). | 1885. Nov. 24 | Congo: Postal service to go in operation in January, and registry of births and deaths to be established. | 13 |
| 8 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Tree (No. 17). | Dec. 19 | Congo: Acknowledges dispatch of November 24. | 14 |
| 9 | Mr. Tree to Mr. Bayard (No. 31). | Dec. 24 | Congo: Concession made to English syndicate to build a railroad around Congo Falls, reported. | 14 |
| 10 | Same to same (No. 48). | 1886. Feb. 5 | Congo: Organization of the Government and judicial system; ordinances regarding occupancy of land: official bulletins inclosed. | 15 |
| 11 | Same to same (No. 51). | Feb. 20 | Congo: Arrangements for a loan of 100,000,000 francs, and scheme for reimbursement. | 20 |
| 12 | Same to same (No. 54) | Mar. 12 | National Bank of Belgium: Annual report of governor: financial statistics given. | 21 |
| 13 | Same to same (No. 57). | Mar. 16 | Congo: Official bulletin regarding shipping and export duties inclosed. | 22 |
| 14 | Same to same (No. 58) | Mar. 18 | Copyright: Belgian law concerning rights of authors inclosed. | 23 |
| 15 | Same to same (No. 60). | Mar. 20 | Citizenship status of A. C. A. Cranz, a naturalized American: He has no intention to return to United States, and requests a passport for the purpose of residing in Europe; instructions asked. | 27 |
| 16 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Tree (No. 34). | Apr. 9 | Citizenship status of A. C. A. Cranz, a naturalized American: As he has no intention to return to United States passport should be refused him. | 27 |
| 17 | Mr. Tree to Mr. Bayard (No. 84). | Apr. 20 | Labor troubles in Belgium: Renewal of strikes in mining districts probable; condition of workingmen; destruction of glass-works due to introduction of labor-saving machines; relief to be afforded by Government. | 28 |
| 18 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Tree (No. 41). | May 3 | Claim of D. W. Ostrander to an estate of $400,000 said to have been left one hundred years ago by Hannah Rouk, in Belgium: Instructed to inquire whether alleged estate has existence. | 30 |
| 19 | Mr. Tree to Mr. Bayard (No. 88). | May 5 | Congo: Official bulletins concerning real property inclosed. | 30 |
| 20 | Same to same (No. 89) | May 6 | Industrial labor in Belgium: Commission appointed by royal decree to report upon its condition organized: inquiries to be made. | 32 |
| 21 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Tree (No. 43). | May 18 | Industrial labor in Belgium: Instructed to report proceeding and conclusions of Commission. | 32 |
| 22 | Same to same (No. 44) | May 21 | Congo: Decree concerning extradition of crimiinals; extradition could not be effected by United States in absence of treaty; advisability of negotiating an extradition convention will be considered. | 33 |
| 23 | Mr. Tree to Mr. Bayard (No. 108). | June 12 | Congo: Decree concerning extradition of criminals; if offense proven against a criminal he would be surrendered to United States upon requisition, without regard to whether there was a treaty or not. | 33 |
| 24 | Mr. Tree to Mr. Bayard (No. 112) | June 17 | Liberia and Belgium: Treaty of friendship and commerce between, inclosed. | 34 |
| 25 | Same to same (No. 114) | June 21 | Industrial labor in Belgium: Questions to be asked by the Labor Commission in their investigation; opposition of workingmen to the Commission. | 37 |
| 26 | Same to same (No. 116). | June 26 | Claim of D. W. Ostrander to an estate said to have been left by Hannah Rouk, in Belgium: No evidence of its existence discovered; law of Belgium on successions of estates; right of inheritance limited to thirty years. | 38 |
| 27 | Same to same (No. 156). | Nov. 1 | Labor troubles in Belgium: Demonstrations in favor of granting amnesty to participants in riots at Liege and Charleroi; prospects of universal suffrage in Belgium. | 39 |
| 28 | Same to same (No. 174) | Nov. 27 | Labor troubles in Belgium: Pardons and reduction of penalties granted by the King to participants in riots at Liege and Charleroi; clemency refused to leaders; Belgium senate refuses to consider amnesty bill. | 40 |
correspondence with the legation of belgium at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 29 | Mr. de Bounder, to Mr. Bayard. | 1886. Apr. 5 | Desertions from Belgian vessels in United States ports: Asks whether United States laws authorize prosecutions of persons guilty of clandestinely harboring deserters and of inciting desertion. | 40 |
| 30 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. de Bounder. | June 10 | Desertions from Belgian vessels in United States ports: There are no United States laws punishing those aiding or abetting desertion from foreign vessels; opinion of United States shipping commissioner inclosed. | 41 |
brazil.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 31 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Jarvis (No. 40). | 1886. Sept. 6 | Claim of James C. Jewett against Brazil for guano discoveries: Previous action referred to and steps taken in the matter reviewed; claim not considered a just one; discrimination must be made between speculative and unjust claims and those founded on justice and equity; correspondence with Mr. Jewett inclosed. | 42 |
| 32 | Mr. Trail to Mr. Bayard (No. 65). | Nov. 29 | Claim of James C. Jewett: Appreciative acknowledgment of minister of foreign affairs of decision of United States that claim is unjust, inclosed. | 46 |
central america.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 33 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Bayard (No. 433). | 1885. Oct. 17 | Mediation of United States to secure peace between Guatemala and Nicaragua: All differences satisfactorily settled; state of siege in Guatemala raised and amnesty proclaimed; correspondence inclosed. | 46 |
| 34 | Same to same (No. 441) | Nov. 4 | Invasion of Nicaragua reported: Martial law proclaimed. | 48 |
| 35 | Same to same (No. 444) | Nov. 11 | Invasion of Nicaragua by expedition aided by Salvador: Invaders defeated and disarmed. | 49 |
| 36 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Pringle (No. 305). | Nov. 18 | Nicaragua and Guatemala: Amicable relations between, re-established: President gratified. | 49 |
| 37 | Mr. Pringleto Mr. Bayard (No. 454). | Dec. 6 | Political: Election of President and vice-president of Guatemala. Decrees of President of Salvador dissolving assembly and declaring country under martial law inclosed. | 50 |
| 38 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Hall (No. 325). | 1886. Feb. 6 | Neutrality laws of the United States: Alleged violation of, against peace of Honduras, by steamer City of Mexico; United States under no obligation to enforce neutrality in cases of vessels outside their jurisdiction; correspondence with Hondurian consul-general at New York inclosed. | 51 |
| 39 | Same to same (No. 329) | Feb. 20 | Neutrality: Assurances asked of the United States by consul-general of Guatemala to insure, conjointly with Guatemala, peace of Central America by preventing violation of neutrality against Honduras and Salvador; United States decline to give such assurances, but will spare no effort to prevent and punish violations of their neutrality acts; correspondence with consul-general of Guatemala inclosed. | 56 |
| 40 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Bayard (No. 480). | Mar. 19 | Nicaragua and Salvador: Peace convention between, inclosed. | 58 |
| 41 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Hall (No. 341). | Apr. 21 | Nicaragua and Salvador: Peace convention between, assures peace of Central America. | 60 |
| 42 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Bayard (No. 509). | May 22 | Gold mines and mining industry of Honduras: Report of acting consul at Tegucigalpa in regard to, inclosed. | 60 |
| 43 | Same to same (No. 575). | Oct. 27 | Union of Central American states: Newspaper article reviewing causes that brought about dissolution of original confederation and attempts made since to restore union inclosed. | 63 |
china.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 44 | Mr. Denby to Mr. Bayard (No. 57). | 1885. Dec. 18 | Likin tax in China: Memorandum giving history of its origin, grievances arising from, action of diplomatic corps towards abolishment of, and provisional rules for surrender of transit passes, inclosed. | 66 |
| 45 | Same to same (No. 58) | Dec. 22 | Duties of full value levied on damaged brick tea exported by John P. Cowles, jr., from Foochow: Refund of portion under provision of treaty of Tientsin providing for proportionate reduction of duty on damaged goods desired; China contends that provision applies to imports only. | 73 |
| 46 | Same to same (No. 81) | 1886. Feb. 9 | Missionary trouble at Chinkiang growing out of difficulty with a contractor by whom certain houses were to be built: Contractor has missionaries arrested; consul secures their release and demands arrest of carpenters; demand refused; British and American vessels of war arrive, when offenders are arrested and punished; American grievances hampered by outrages on Chinese in United States. | 74 |
| 47 | Same to same (No. 89) | Feb. 15 | Likin tax: Negotiations for its abolishment on goods sent inland under transit pass; Yamên promises to publish lists of likin stations and tariffs, and concedes injustice of imposition of differential duties on goods under transit pass. | 75 |
| 48 | Same to same (No. 93) | Feb. 17 | Likin tax: Consul-general directed to notify consuls that Yamên has consented to publish lists of likin stations as well as rate of taxation at those stations, and to abolish differential duties on goods under transit pass. | 76 |
| 49 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Denby (No. 45). | Mar. 4 | Duties of full value levied on damaged brick tea exported by John P. Cowles, jr., from Foochow: Damaged goods of import or export should be subject to same rebate; it is not shown that mode of settlement of disputed questions provided by Anglo-Chinese treaty was adopted or permitted in this case; Article 42 of treaty of Tientsin quoted. | 76 |
| 50 | Mr. Denby to Mr. Bayard (No. 109). | Mar. 10 | Outrages on Chinese in the United States; threatened outbreak at Canton on account of published statements that President refuses to entertain claim for indemnity; danger of an attack thought to have passed; United. States steamer Monocacy ordered to Canton: correspondence inclosed. | 77 |
| 51 | Same to same (No. 115) | Mar. 24 | Money of China: Historical report on, inclosed | 78 |
| 52 | Same to same (No. 117) | Mar. 29 | Outrages on Chinese in the United States: Threatened outbreak at Canton on account of published statements that President refuses to entertain claim for indemnity; note from viceroy at Canton to United States consul there, stating measures taken to prevent outbreak and discussing question of indemnity inclosed; consul directed not to discuss question. | 81 |
| 53 | Same to same (No. 132). | Apr. 9 | Duties of full value levied on damaged brick tea exported by John P. Cowles, jr., from Foochow; should actual case arise reduction will be insisted on for damaged exports as well as imports, in accordance with Article 44 of British treaty: note to foreign office inclosed. | 83 |
| 54 | Same to same (No. 134) | May 14 | Navy of China: German instructors being retired and an Englishman put in command; newspaper extract showing efficiency of northern fleet inclosed. | 83 |
| 55 | Same to same (No. 137) | May 24 | France and China: Commercial convention between, inclosed; restrictions placed thereby in the way of trade between Annam and China. | 85 |
| 56 | Same to same (No. 141) | May 31 | Obstruction of southern channel of Canton River to prevent hostile ships menacing Canton: Consular and diplomatic action to secure its removal unsuccessful; authorities determined never to remove barriers; Emperor has given his approval to closing channel permanently. | 90 |
| 57 | Same to same (No. 142) | June 2 | Dredging of the Woosung bar, near Shanghai: Work interrupted by troubles with France will probably be resumed; correspondence | 91 |
| 58 | Same to same (No. 144) | June 5 | Trade of Shanghai: Hindrances to system of duty drawbacks; interview between British minister and chamber of commerce committee; former recommends that bonds for drawbacks be made the equivalent of cash and be payable for duties at open-port custom-houses; newspaper report inclosed. | 93 |
| 59 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Denby (No. 84.) | June 30 | Duties of full value levied on damaged brick tea exported by John P. Cowles, jr., from Foochow: Minister’s action approved. | 94 |
| 60 | Same to same (No. 88) | July 27 | Trade of Shanghai: United States interested in the removal or amelioration of hindrances to trade and access | 95 |
| 61 | Same to same (No. 90). | July 28 | Obstruction of southern channel of Canton River to prevent hostile ships menacing Canton: Determination of Chinese authorities not to remove barriers; a nation can place obstructions in its rivers in time of war, but must remove them in time of peace; instances cited when this has been done; instructed to use energies to have obstruction removed; affirms position assumed by Department in 1884. | 99 |
| 62 | Mr. Denby to Mr. Bayard. (No. 221.) | Oct. 9 | Missionaries in China: Their rights under treaties do not include that to settle in the interior; they should insist on no doubtful rights; rights of Chinese in America and Americans in China compared. | 96 |
| 63 | Same to same (no. 242.) | Nov. 17 | Moods in the province of Chihli: Devastation and suffering caused thereby; measures of relief taken by the Emperor and Empress. | 100 |
correspondence with the legation of china at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 64 | Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju to Mr. Bayard. | 1885 Nov. 30 | Claims vs. United States for indemnification for loss of lives and property of Chinese by a mob at Rock Springs, Wyoming Territory: Subject reviewed; indemnity due both by treaty and reciprocity; China has frequently paid similar claims; conduct of United States in cases of attacks upon their citizens; report of Chinese investigating committee, list of killed and wounded, estimated property losses, and reports relative to Chinese indemnity claims, to protection of Americans in China, and to payment by United States of indemnity for loss to Spaniards by mob at New Orleans in 1851 inclosed. | 101 |
| 65 | Same to same | 1886 Feb. 15 | Demonstrations against Chinese on the Pacific Coast: Adoption of protective measures to secure treaty guarantees asked for. | 154 |
| 66 | Same to same | Feb. 11 | Outrages against Chinese on the Pacific coast: telegrams from Chinese merchants transmitted. | 156 |
| 67 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju. | Feb. 18 | Claims vs. United States for indemnification for loss of lives and property of Chinese by a mob at Rock Springs, Wyoming Territory: Occurrence deplored; United States desire to give full protection to all; treaty rights on both sides reviewed; treaties not reciprocal; rights of Chinese in the United States; liability to indemnify individuals for losses growing out of violation of public law denied; reparation should be sought through the courts; circumstances may induce President to recommend to Congress to give pecuniary relief, but not as of right. | 158 |
colombia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 68 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Jacob (No. 20) | 1886. Apr. 12 | Newspapers: Suspension of the “Star and Herald” and “La Estrella de Panama,” belonging to Americans, by the Government of Panama; instructed to protest against breach of treaty; correspondence with managers and consul at Panama inclosed. | 168 |
| 69 | Same to same (No. 30). | May 13 | Newspapers: Suspension of the “Star and Herald” and “La Estrella de Panama.” belonging to Americans, by Government of Panama; Colombia will disavow act and rebuke governor of Panama, or assume full responsibility. | 171 |
| 70 | Same to same (No. 31). | May 15 | Newspapers: Suspension of the “Star and Herald” and “La Estrella de Panama,” belonging to Americans, by Government of Panama; case reviewed; sufficiency of alleged reason for suspension cannot be acquiescedin; act complained of in no sense an infraction of law; if Colombia has not replied to protest of consul-general at Panama, ask a disavowal of act of governor of Panama, or assumption of responsibility therefor: further questions reserved. | 171 |
| 71 | Mr. King to Mr. Bayard (No. 41.) | June 26 | Newspapers: Suspension of the “Star and Herald” and “La Estrella de Panama,” belonging to Americans, by governor of Panama; protest presented to Colombia; governor of Panama censured and directed to re-establish “Star and Herald:” he resigns and successor is appointed. | 175 |
| 72 | Same to same (No. 81). | Oct. 22 | Political: Adoption of new constitution; provisions stated; a strong central government substituted for former confederation; states’ rights abolished; states to be governed by federal governors; how the new government was accomplished; new constitution inclosed. | 176 |
corea.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 73 | Mr. Foulk to Mr. Bayard (No. 256). | 1885. Nov. 25 | Telegraph line from Seoul to Peking completed: Corea in telegraphic communication with the world; Japan negotiating for telegraphic connection with Corea. | 207 |
| 74 | Same to same (No. 274). | 1886. Jan. 29 | Foreign settlement at Chemulpho: Terms of agreement relative to, un satisfactory; difficulty in purchasing lots; protest of German subjects against retention of purchase-money by Corean authorities; grounds therefor; agreement reached as to method of payment by German representative with Corean authorities; position taken by Mr. Foulk; he will insist that American purchasers shall pay full price under agreement; instructions regarding interpretation of agreement and its revision, if necessary, requested. | 207 |
| 75 | Same to same (No. 275). | Feb. 1 | Attack by Chinese upon Corean customs officers at Chemulpho caused by frustration of attempts to smuggle red ginseng: Outrage regarded as a protest of Chinese community against subjection to Corean customs laws: Disposition of redginseng crops. | 210 |
| 76 | Same to same (No. 280). | Feb. 20 | Affairs in Corea: Hereditary transmission of slaves and guilds for furnishing slave labor abolished; distribution of money among the poor; government of Seoul to be reorganized; census to be taken; school of medicine and chemistry soon to be opened. | 213 |
| 77 | Same to same (No. 281). | Feb. 20 | Ginseng: Note giving information relative to, inclosed. | 214 |
| 78 | Same to same (No. 286). | Mar. 20 | Mineral products of Corea: Report on inclosed. | 215 |
| 79 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Parker (No. 8). | Apr. 28 | Foreign settlement at Chemulpho: Attempt to organize, has been made, under agreement with Corean Government; provisions of agreement stated; objections to contention of Corea that she has the right to receive and retain all proceeds of sale of lands until aggregate shall equal amount expended in preparing site of settlement; revision of agreement advisable; division of price of lots purchased between the Government and municipality suggested; course recommended by Mr. Foulk in case of American purchasers may be adopted until definite arrangement is made. | 219 |
| 80 | Mr. Foulk to Mr. Bayard (No. 300). | May 7 | Mineral products of Corea: Gold-mining statistics inclosed. | 221 |
| 81 | Same to same (No. 308). | June 3 | Missionaries (American) in Seoul: Their work in founding hospitals and schools highly appreciated by the Corean Government. | 222 |
| 82 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Parker (No. 25). | July 31 | Missionaries (American) in Seoul: Appreciative acknowledgment of Mr. Foulk’s No. 308. | 223 |
ecuador.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 83 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Beach (No. 9). | 1884. Dec. 29 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio E. Santos for alleged complicity in a revolutionary movement in Ecuador: Instructed to report facts and to secure Mr. Santos an early hearing. | 224 |
| 84 | Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 30 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Instructed to urge speedy and fair trial. | 224 |
| 85 | Mr. Reinberg to Mr. Davis (telegram). | 1885. Jan. 13 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio E. Santos: Government of Ecuador claims Santos is an Ecuadorian, and wants proof of his American citizenship. | 224 |
| 86 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Reinberg (telegram). | Jan. 17 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio E. Santos: Department has record of his American citizenship; inform Government of Ecuador, and request his release. | 225 |
| 87 | Mr. Reinberg to Mr. Davis (No. 97). | Jan. 20 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio E. Santos: Case presented to Ecuadorian Government and release requested; Ecuador does not recognize his American citizenship until proofs are submitted; correspondence between consul-general and the governor of Guayas inclosed. | 225 |
| 88 | Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 25 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio E. Santos: Consul-general is referred to Government at Quito or authorities at Manta for particulars; release refused. | 227 |
| 89 | Same to same (No. 98) | Jan. 27 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Charges not yet furnished; governor of Guayas requested not to confiscate property until charges are sustained; request for release repeated; correspondence between Mr. Reinberg, the governors of Guayas and Manabi, and Mr. Santos, inclosed. | 227 |
| 90 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Reinberg (telegram). | Jan. 28 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio E. Santos: Instructed to report immediately by telegraph upon case. | 229 |
| 91 | Mr. Beach to Mr. Davis (No. 23). | Jan. 31 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio E. Santos: Immediate release demanded unless positive proof of guilt exists; Ecuadorian authorities claim that he has lost his American citizenship, and has committed a “hated” crime against Ecuador; correspondence with Ecuadorian officials inclosed. | 230 |
| 92 | Mr. Reinberg to Mr. Davis (No. 99.) | Feb. 3 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio E. Santos: Trial reported commenced; prison treatment good; property confiscated; causes which have prevented a specific report being forwarded; United States naval vessel ordered to Guayaquil will do much to clear up case; report of consular agent at Bahia, stating charges inclosed. | 232 |
| 93 | Same to same (No. 101) | Feb. 15 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio E. Santos: Arrival of the United States steamer Wachusett; release again demanded; President of Ecuador claims Santos is an Ecuadorian citizen, under Article 2 of treaty of 1872, as he had returned to and resided in Ecuador six years; articles of treaty affecting subject cited; commander of the Wachusett will see Mr. Santos to learn his intention as to residence; Mr. Santos’s statement of his arrest and the confiscation of his property inclosed. | 233 |
| 94 | Mr. Reinberg to Mr. Hunter (No. 104). | Feb. 24 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Declarations showing his intention to return to the United States to live inclosed. | 235 |
| 95 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Beach (No. 24). | Feb. 28 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio E. Santos: Action taken by Congress; President requested to secure speedy and fair trial; instructed to make every endeavor to secure Mr. Santos his treaty rights, especially in matter of rebutting evidence to show his intention to retain American citizenship. | 237 |
| 96 | Mr. Item berg to Mr. Hunter (No. 105). | Mar. 2 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio E. Santos: Mr. Santos interviewed; declaration as to his intention of citizenship inclosed. | 237 |
| 97 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Reinberg (telegram). | Mar. 12 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Further proofs of his intention to return to United States desired. | 238 |
| 98 | Mr. Beach to Mr. Hun tor (No. 34). | Apr. 11 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio E. Santos: Question of citizenship referred to Washington; correspondence with ministry of foreign affairs of Ecuador inclosed. | 239 |
| 99 | Mr. Rein berg to Mr. Porter (No. 117). | Apr. 16 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio B. Santos: Report of agent at Bahia touching treatment of Mr. Santos in prison, and further declarations showing his intention to retain his American citizenship inclosed. | 240 |
| 100 | Same to same (No. 118). | Apr. 17 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Further declarations affirming his intention to return to the United States inclosed. | 243 |
| 101 | Mr. Beach to Mr. Hunter (No. 35). | Apr. 22 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: All obtainable evidence touching citizenship intention forwarded to Washington; complaints of Mr. Santoo and replies of Ecuadorian authorities inclosed. | 244 |
| 102 | Mr. Reinberg to Mr. Porter (No. 120). | Apr. 30 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Additional declarations showing intention to return to the United States to live inclosed. | 249 |
| 103 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Beach (No. 30). | May 1 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Intention to return to United States satisfactorily established; treaty provision in respect of two years’ residence discussed; question of citizenship no longer debatable; protection of Mr. Santos’s rights insisted upon; no further delay in doing him justice will be permitted; opinion of law officer of Department and affidavits touching Mr. Santos’s intention to return to United States inclosed. | 251 |
| 104 | Same to same (telegram) | May 5 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Citizenship established and not debatable. | 257 |
| 105 | Mr. Kern berg to Mr. Porter (No. 121). | May 6 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio K. Santos: Telegram of May 5 acknowledged. | 258 |
| 106 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Beach (No. 34). | May 8 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Reference of question of citizenship to Washington: question not debatable. | 258 |
| 107 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Beach, (telegram). | May 15 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Permission granted Santos to come to the United States: instructed to assist his departure. | 258 |
| 108 | Mi. Reinbergto Mr. Porter (No. 122). | May 20 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Additional declarations showing intention to return to United States inclosed. | 259 |
| 109 | Same to same (No. 123). | May 29 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Permission to go to United States not yet received. | 260 |
| 110 | Same to same (No. 125). | May 29. | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Permission to go to United States; bail must first be guaranteed. | 260 |
| 111 | Mr. Beach to Mr. Porter (No. 41. | June 12 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Interview with President of Ecuador on question of citizenship. | 261 |
| 112 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Beach (No. 42). | June 17 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Negotiations with minister of Ecuador; arrangement proposed by him for Santos’ release; delay of Government of Ecuador in acting upon agreement reached; points raised by Ecuador; correspondence with Ecuadorian minister reviewed; sufficient delay having been granted Ecuador to accept arrangement, demand for prompt trial or liberation will be renewed; mission of the Wachusett; letter to Secretary of the Navy inclosed. | 262 |
| 113 | Same to same (telegram) | June 25 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: If released he may return on Iroquois; letter to be withheld pending action by Ecuadorian Congress. | 267 |
| 114 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Beach (telegram). | July 6 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: His pardon announced; telegraph if liberated. | 267 |
| 115 | Mr. Beach to Mr. Porter (No. 52). | July 10 | Arrest and imprisonment or Julio R. Santos: Notice of pardon received; formalities will cause a slight delay in his liberation. | 267 |
| 116 | Mr. Beach to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | July 13 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Release ordered. | 269 |
| 117 | Mr. Beach to Mr. Porter (No. 57). | July 17 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Repeats telegrams. | 270 |
| 118 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Beech (telegram). | July 29 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Asks whether he has been released. | 270 |
| 119 | Mr. Beach to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | July 30 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: His release reported. | 271 |
| 120 | Mr. Beach to Mr. Porter (No. 62). | July 31 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Nothing heard from him, but release reported. | 271 |
| 121 | Mr. Beach to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | Aug. 11 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Release confirmed. | 271 |
correspondence with the legation of ecuador at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 122 | Señor Flores to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | 1885. May 13 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Arrival of Ecuadorian minister; requests suspension of proceedings until he is heard from. | 272 |
| 123 | Mr. Bayard to Señor Flores. | May 14 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Ecuadorian minister invited to examine correspondence. | 272 |
| 124 | Señor Flores to President of Ecuador (telegram). | May 15 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Requests permission for Mr. Santos to come to United States reserving question of citizenship. | 272 |
| 125 | Señor Flores to Mr. Bayard. | May 23 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Report made to his Government of conference of May 15 summarized; its confirmation requested. | 273 |
| 126 | Mr. Bayard to Señor Flores. | May 25 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Confirms his report of conference of May 15. | 274 |
| 127 | Same to same | May 27 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio S. Santos: Reply to telegram of May 15 desired. | 275 |
| 128 | Señor Flores to Mr. Bayard. | May 30 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Acceptance of office in Ecuador by Mr. Santos; asks if this be proven whether United States will change its decision respecting citizenship; points of agreement of May 15; delay in its execution until proofs from Ecuador are submitted requested. | 275 |
| 129 | Mr. Bayard to Señor Flores. | June 1 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Position of the United states; American citizenship established; delay in execution of agreement of May 15 consented to; responsibility assumed in asking it. | 276 |
| 130 | Señor Flores to Mr. Bayard. | June 2 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Request for delay in execution of agreement of May 15 withdrawn; reasons why an answer to telegram of that date has not been received; conditions exacted by Ecuadorian constitution in granting pardons; no proofs of citizenship will be presented. | 277 |
| 131 | President of Ecuador to Señor Flores (telegram). | June 24 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Pardon will be asked of Ecuadorian Congress. | 279 |
| 132 | Señor Flores to Mr. Bayard. | June 26 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: President of Ecuador will request of Congress his pardon; suspension of proceedings requested pending action by that body. | 279 |
| 133 | Same to same (telegram) | July 4 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Pardon announced. | 282 |
| 134 | Same to same (telegram) | July 4 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Requests the withdrawal of the Iroquois from Payta. | 282 |
| 135 | Mr. Bayard to Señor Flores. | July 4 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Iroquois will be withdrawn. | 282 |
| 136 | Señor Flores to Mr. Bayard. | Aug. 6 | Arrest and imprisonment or Julio R. Santos: Reasons why Ecuador claimed Mr. Santos as a citizen of that country; Ecuador claims affidavits showing intention to return to United States lack attesting force; reasons stated; similar cases cited and opinions of Secretaries of State quoted; asks that question of citizenship be submitted to arbitration; trial proceedings inclosed. | 282 |
| 137 | Mr. Porter to Señor Flores. | Aug. 15 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Acknowledges note of August 6. | 291 |
| 138 | Señor Flores to Mr. Bayard. | 1886. Aug. 31 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Calls attention to errors and omissions in correspondence transmitted to Congress; original test of telegram of May 15, 1885, discussed; law of Ecuador regarding passports and evidence in case of Santos inclosed. | 291 |
| 139 | Same to same. | Oct. 5 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: System of passports in Ecuador; order forbidding departure of any one without a passport. | 296 |
| 140 | Mr. Bayard to Señor Flores. | Dec. 21 | Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Correspondence on question of citizenship reviewed; question reserved but not waived; no reason for further discussion; original text of telegram of May 15, 1885, discussed. | 296 |
france.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 141 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. McLane (No. 67). | 1886. Jan. 13 | Liberia and France: Reported negotiation of treaties by commander of French gunboat with native chiefs within Liberian territory; instructed to inquire whether there is any foundation for report, and whether so-called treaty is in disparagement of Liberia’s rights; dispatch from minister to Liberia inclosed. | 298 |
| 142 | Mr. McLane to Mr. Bayard (No. 155). | Feb. 3 | Madagascar and France: Treaty between enclosed; France assumes protectorate over whole island; governmental powers divided; foreign governments to communicate through a French resident; Frenchmen accorded same rights as natives: island will ultimately become French. | 299 |
| 143 | Mr. Vignaud to Mr. Bayard (No. 231). | June 15 | Citizenship status of Victor Labroue, born of a naturalized American at Bordeaux: French law requires that he shall have a certificate from the diplomatic agent of the country of which he claims citizenship; in view of former action of Department certificate refused; instructions asked; French law inclosed. | 301 |
| 144 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Vignaud (No. 137). | July 2 | Citizenship status of Victor Labroue: Facts stated; opinion in similar case cited; Labroue may elect American citizenship on reaching his majority by coming to United States; otherwise he will be considered French. | 303 |
| 145 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. McLane (No. 142). | July 12 | Liberia and France: Reported negotiation of treaties by commander of French gunboat with native chiefs within Liberian territory; instructed to report whether proceedings are sanctioned by French Government; dispatch from minister to Liberia inclosed. | 304 |
| 146 | Mr. Vignand to Mr. Bayard (No. 267). | Aug. 23 | Liberia and France: Reported negotiation of treaties by commander of French gunboat with native chiefs within Liberian territory; Correspondence with foreign office inclosed; facts have not the character attributed to them. | 305 |
correspondence with the legation of france at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 147 | Mr. Roustan to Mr. Bayard | 1886. Apr. 28 | Madagascar and France: Claims for damages suffered during conflict between notice to present claims inclosed. | 308 |
| 148 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Roustan | May 10 | Madagascar and France: Claims for damages suffered during conflict between; acknowledges note of April 28. | 308 |
germany.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 149 | Mr. Pendleton to Mr. Bayard (No. 110). | 1885. Nov. 16 | Expulsion of foreigners from Germany: Speech of Austrian premier, admitting right of Germany to refuse sojourn to foreigners, and newspaper comment inclosed. | 309 |
| 150 | Same to same (No. 114). | Nov. 16 | Expulsion of naturalized American citizens: Newspaper article inclosed. | 310 |
| 151 | Same to same (No. 142). | Dec. 25 | Expulsion of naturalized Americans from the island of Föhr: Names given; cases reviewed separately by Germany; persons affected not allowed to remain; protest entered; correspondence with foreign office inclosed. | 311 |
| 152 | Same to Same (No. 154). | 1886. Jan. 8 | Expulsion of naturalized Americans: Note from Count Bismarck claiming right of Germany to exclude persons under treaty of 1868 inclosed. | 315 |
| 153 | Same to same (No. 188). | Feb. 1 | Imprisonment of Charles L. George, at Strasburg, charged with evading military service: German Government claim that treaty of 1868 does not apply to Alsace and Lorraine, and deny ill-treatment of George; question of citizenship discussed; law concerning loss and acquisition of nationality in Germany quoted; correspondence with foreign office inclosed. | 317 |
| 154 | Same to same (No. 193). | 1886. Feb. 8 | Expulsion of C. H. G. J. F. Burmeister, a naturalized American, from Prussia: Facts stated; permission asked that he be allowed to remain until July 1: note to foreign office inclosed. | 322 |
| 155 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Pendleton (No. 104.) | Mar. 10 | Expulsion of C. H. G. J. F. Burmeister from Pmssia: If dates given by Mr. Burmeister are correct, he had not resided in the United States long enough to become a citizen; case therefore not a proper one for presentation. | 323 |
| 156 | Mr. Pendleton to Mr. Bayard (No. 214.) | Mar. 23 | Threatened expulsion from Prussia of Knud N. Knudsen, a naturalized American: Note to foreign office stating facts and asking that order of expulsion may not be issued inclosed. | 323 |
| 157 | Same to same (No. 218). | Mar. 29 | Expulsion of C. H. G. J. F. Burmeister from Prussia: Error made in giving date of emigration; year should be 1880 instead of 1881; Burmeister has returned to United States. | 324 |
| 158 | Same to same (No. 219) | Mar. 29 | Imprisonment of Charles L. George at Strasburg for evasion of military duty: Germany refuses to recognize his American citizenship and claims that by virtue of French law of 1851 George was a French citizen, and became a German subject by the acquisition of Alsace Lorraine; note from foreign office inclosed. | 325 |
| 159 | Same to same (No. 244) | Apr. 16 | Expulsion of C. H. G. J. F. Burmeister from Prussia: Suspension of order of expulsion refused. Note from foreign office giving reasons therefor, and Mr. Pendleton’s reply, expressing dissent of United States, inclosed. | 326 |
| 160 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Pendleton (No. 124). | Apr. 27 | Imprisonment of Charles L. George at Strasburg for evasion of military duty: Mr. George held to be an American citizen; principles of law affecting citizenship; facts reviewed. | 327 |
| 161 | Mr. Pendleton to Mr. Bayard (No. 255). | May 4 | Islands in West Pacific Ocean: Declarations concerning reciprocal freedom of trade between German and English possessions, and the boundaries of German and English jurisdiction in the West Pacific Ocean inclosed. | 329 |
| 162 | Same to same (No. 346.). | Nov. 29 | Political: Speech of Emperor on opening of Reichstag inclosed. | 331 |
correspondence with the legation of germany at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 163 | Mr. von Alvensleben to Mr. Bayard. | 1886. Feb. 22 | Annexation of Marshall, Brown, and Providence Islands by Germany announced. | 333 |
| 164 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. von Alvensleben. | Mar. 4 | Annexation of Marshall, Brown, and Providence Islands by Germany: Acknowledges note of February 22. | 333 |
great britain.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 165 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Phelps (No. 289). | 1886. May 11 | Fisheries: Seizure by Canadian authorities of the Joseph Story and the David J. Adams, American fishing vessels; note to British minister of May 10 inclosed. | 334 |
| 166 | Mr. Phelps to Mr. Bayard (No. 285). | May 14 | Unclaimed estates in England: Their existence impossible; belief in them fostered by designing persons; no such estate as the Dalton estate. | 334 |
| 167 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Phelps (No. 303). | May 21 | Fisheries: Seizure by Canadian authorities of the David J. Adams, an American fishing vessel, for alleged violation of the Canadian customs act; note to British minister of May 20, report of consul-general at Halifax, stating facts and proceedings in connection with seizure, protest of captain and depositions of captain and crew inclosed. | 335 |
| 168 | Same to same (No. 310) | June 1 | Fisheries: Act pending in Canadian Parliament to provide for the forcible search, seizure, and forfeiture of foreign vessels in Canadian waters; note to British minister of May 29, protesting against proposed action, inclosed. | 340 |
| 169 | Mr. Phelps to Mr. Bayard (No. 293). | June 5 | Fisheries: Seizure of American vessels by Canadian authorities; note to foreign office protesting against seizures on erroneous interpretation of treaty of 1818 inclosed; provisions of treaty discussed; treaty does not prohibit purchase of bait for use outside of 3-mile limit; United States will hold Great Britain responsible for losses resulting from seizures; real purpose of Canada to force United States to admit their fish free. | 340 |
| 170 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Phelps (No. 328). | June 18 | Fisheries: Seizure of American vessels by Canadian authorities; his presentation of position of United States commended; note to British minister of June 14, protesting against warnings given to American vessels to keep outside of imaginary lines inclosed. | 346 |
| 171 | Same to same (No. 329). | June 18 | Fisheries: Dispatch from consul-general at Halifax, transmitting confidential circular of Canadian commissioner of customs inclosed; “warning” to be furnished United States fishing vessels; vessels not departing within twenty-four hours after receipt of warning to be seized. | 347 |
| 172 | Same to same (No. 329). | July 29 | Fisheries: Seizures and detentions of American fishing vessels in Canadian waters; message of President to Congress, transmitting report of Secretary of State, with list of vessels seized or detained, and text of complaint filed against the Ella M. Doughty inclosed. | 349 |
| 173 | Same to same (No. 372) | July 30 | Fisheries: Warnings issued in Newfoundland to masters of American fishing vessels Thomas F. Bayard and Mascot, prohibiting them from fishing in waters included in region wherein liberty to fish is forever secured by treaty of 1818; previous attempts to prohibit purchase of bait in Newfoundland disapproved by Great Britain; directed to ask British Government to issue instructions to Newfoundland officials to prevent recurrence of wrongs; damages will be claimed; affidavits of masters of the Thomas F. Bayard and the Mascot inclosed. | 355 |
| 174 | Mr. Phelps to Mr. Bayard (No. 351). | Sept. 13 | Fisheries: Note to foreign office protesting against seizures of American vessels and violation of treaty of 1818, and affidavits of masters of American vessels inclosed; temporary mutual understanding of construction of treaty to prevent vexatious action suggested. | 362 |
| 175 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Phelps (No. 414). | Sept. 29 | Fisheries: Threatened seizure of the A. R. Crittenden if she took on water; note to the British minister of September 23, asking reprimand of customs officer at Steep Creek for inhumane conduct inclosed. | 361 |
| 176 | Mr. Phelps to Mr. Bayard (No. 372). | Oct. 12 | Fisheries: Transmits acknowledgment by British foreign office of Mr. Phelps’s note of September | 362 |
| 177 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Phelps (No. 434). | Oct. 20 | Fisheries: Seizure of the American fishing vessel Everett Steele; note to British minister of October 19 inclosed. | 362 |
| 178 | Same to same (No. 452). | Nov. 6 | Fisheries: Seizure of the American fishing Vessel Marion Grimes, and hauling down of her flag by commander of Canadian cruiser Terror; protests against seizure, and unfriendly action of the commander of the Terror in refusing shelter to American vessels and outrageous treatment; reparation and reprimand of that officer desired; fisheries question reviewed; equitable treatment of American fishermen urged. | 362 |
| 179 | Same to same (No. 462). | Nov. 20 | Fisheries: Seizure of the Marion Grimes and the hauling down of her flag by commander of Canadian cruiser Terror; affidavit of captain inclosed. | 371 |
correspondence with the british legation at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 180 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard | 1886. Mar. 19. | Fisheries: Asks whether it is intended to notify American fishermen that they are precluded, from fishermen British North American waters. | 372 |
| 181 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. West | Mar. 23. | Fisheries: Notice to American fishermen that they are precluded from fishing in British North American waters; in view of rights under treaty of 1818 notice not found necessary. | 372 |
| 182 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard | Mar. 24. | Fisheries: Notice to American fishermen that they are precluded from fishing in British North American waters; Great Britain and Canada informed of decision of United States that notice is not necessary. | 373 |
| 183 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. West | May 10 | Fisheries: Seizure of the American fishing vessels Joseph Story and David J. Adams; colonial interpretation of treaty of 1818 complained of; treaty considered; deep-sea fishing not affected by it; purchase of bait beyond its scope; interchange of views desired to secure just and harmonious interpretation. | 377 |
| 184 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard | May 10 | Fisheries: Note of May 10 communicated to British Government. | 377 |
| 185 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. West | May 20 | Fisheries: Seizure and detention of the David J. Adams; facts and alleged reasons for seizure stated; fishery correspondence in 1870 reviewed; position of Great Britain at that time; offense of fishing to be proven before vessels can be captured; instructed to ask that a similar order be issued at this time. | 377 |
| 186 | Same to same | May 22 | Fisheries: Seizures and detentions of American fishing vessels and vexatious interpretations of treaty of 1818 by Canadian authorities; suspension of seizures asked pending discussion of treaty. | 380 |
| 187 | Same to same | May 29 | Fisheries: Act pending in Canadian Parliament to provide for the forcible search, seizure, and forfeiture of foreign vessels; protests against; circular and warnings issued by Canadian customs department; propositions for enforcement by Canada of any convention between the United States and Great Britain unwarranted; Great Britain will be held responsible for all losses and injuries. | 380 |
| 188 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard | June 2 | Fisheries: Acknowledges notes of May 20 and 29. | 381 |
| 189 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. West | June 2 | Fisheries: Herring caught in Dominion weirs for canning; American boats reported prohibited from purchasing, under penalty of seizure; injury to sardine trade which will be caused thereby. | 381 |
| 190 | Same to same | June 7 | Fisheries: Refusal to allow the American schooner Annie M. Jordan, properly documented, to enter St. Andrews; protests against; Great Britain will be held liable for loss and damage caused thereby. | 382 |
| 191 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard | June 8 | Fisheries: Refusal to allow the American schooner Annie M. Jordan to enter St. Andrews; acknowledges note of protest of June 7. | 382 |
| 192 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. West. | June 14 | Fisheries: Refusal of collector at Halifax to allow American vessels to land fish for transportation in bond, and warnings issued to American vessels to keep outside of imaginary lines from headland to headland more than 3 marine miles from shore; protests against, as unwarranted and in violation of treaty of 1818. | 383 |
| 193 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard. | June 15 | Fisheries: Note of June 14 communicated to Great Britain. | 383 |
| 194 | Same to same | June 16 | Fisheries: Acts respecting fishing by foreign vessels in British North American waters inclosed. | 384 |
| 195 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. West | July 2 | Fisheries: Detention of the American schooner City Point at Shelburne, for landing men and obtaining water, is a violation of treaty stipulations and commercial privileges, which Great Britain is held responsible to correct. | 390 |
| 196 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard | July 3 | Fisheries: Detention of the schooner City Point at Shelburne; acknowledges note of July 2. | 390 |
| 197 | Same to same | July 3 | Fisheries: Act pending in Canadian Parliament for the forcible search, seizure, and forfeiture of foreign vessels; note of May 29, protesting against, will be considered. | 391 |
| 198 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. West. | July 10 | Fisheries: Expulsion of American boats from St. Andrews, New Brunswick, there for the purpose of purchasing herring caught in Canadian weirs for canning; inhibition without warrant of law; attention called to note of June 2. | 391 |
| 199 | Same to same | July 10 | Fisheries: Refusal to allow the American steamer Novelty to take in coal, purchase ice, and transship fish in bond at Pictou, Nova Scotia; protests against as unwarranted interpretation of treaty of 1818 and in violation of commercial laws; Great Britain held liable for loss or injury. | 391 |
| 200 | Mr. Hardinge to Mr. Bayard. | July 12 | Fisheries: Herring caught in Canadian weirs for canning: acknowledges note of July 10. | 392 |
| 201 | Same to same | July 12 | Fisheries: Case of the Novelty; acknowledges note of July 10. | 392 |
| 202 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Hardinge. | July 10 | Fisheries: Expulsion of Stephen R. Balkam from St. Andrews, New Brunswick, and refusal to permit him to purchase fish caught in Canadian weirs for canning; protests against, and asks reparation to Mr. Balkan. | 393 |
| 203 | Mr. Hardinge to Mr. Bayard. | July 17 | Fisheries: Case of Stephen R. Balkam; acknowledges note of July 16. | 393 |
| 204 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. West | July 30 | Fisheries: Warnings to American vessels Thomas F. Bayard and Mascot not to purchase bait in Newfoundland, under penalty of seizure, an infraction of treaty of 1818; Great Britain held liable for losses sustained; asks remedial action by Great Britain. | 393 |
| 205 | Mr. Hardinge to Mr. Bayard. | July 31 | Fisheries: Cases of the Thomas F. Bayard and the Mascot; acknowledges note of July 30. | 394 |
| 206 | Same to same | Aug. 2 | Fisheries: Seizures of American vessels; reply of British foreign office to protests against; declines to discuss legality of seizures, as cases are being tried by Canadian courts, and may come before privy council on appeal; suggests negotiation of new treaty; transmits reports of Canadian minister of marine and fisheries arguing in defense of jurisdiction of Canada dispatch of governor-general of Canada, and Canadian customs circulars and warnings. | 395 |
| 207 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Hardinge | Aug. 9 | Fisheries: Unfriendly action to American fishing schooner Rattler, driven by stress of weather into the harbor of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, and compelled to report at custom-house by commander of Canadian cutter Terror; facts stated; protests against and asks reprimand of Canadian officer. | 409 |
| 208 | Mr. Hardinge to Mr. Bayard. | Aug. 10 | Fisheries: Case of the Rattler; acknowledges note of August 9. | 409 |
| 209 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. West | Aug. 17 | Fisheries: Refusal to allow the American schooner Golden Hind to enter the Bay of Chaleurs; facts stated; protests against; holds Great Britain liable for loss or injury, and asks that steps be taken to prevent and rebuke these violations of treaty. | 410 |
| 210 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard | Aug. 18 | Fisheries: Case of the Golden Hind; acknowledges note of August 17. | 410 |
| 211 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. West | Aug. 18 | Fisheries: Hostile and outrageous misbehavior of Captain Quigley, of the Canadian cruiser Terror, towards American vessels; cases of the Shiloh, Julia Ellen, and Rattler; reprimand of Captain Quigley asked. | 411 |
| 212 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard | Aug. 18 | Fisheries: Detention of American schooner City Point at Shelburne, Nova Scotia; cause for detention stated: vessel released on deposit of $400. | 411 |
| 213 | Same to same | Aug. 19 | Fisheries: Hostile and outrageous misbehavior of Captain Quigley, of Canadian cruiser Terror, towards American vessels; acknowledges note of August 18. | 412 |
| 214 | Same to same | Sept. 1 | Fisheries: Cases of the Thomas F. Bayard and the Mascot; action to be taken by Great Britain. | 412 |
| 215 | The Queen to the President | Sept. 3 | Earthquake in the United States: Sympathy of the Queen expressed. | 412 |
| 216 | The President to the Queen. | Sept. 4 | Earthquake in the United States: Appreciative acknowledgment of telegram of sympathy. | 412 |
| 217 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. West. | Sept. 10 | Fisheries: Refusal at Port Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, to allow Captain of the American fishing vessel Mollie Adams to purchase barrels to hold water; facts stated; asks reprimand of customs officers; Great Britain will be held liable for losses sustained. | 413 |
| 218 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard. | Sept. 11 | Fisheries: Case of the Mollie Adams; acknowledges note of September 10. | 413 |
| 219 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard. | Sept. 17 | Fisheries: Warnings to American vessels not to fish in localities where the right is granted by treaty of 1818; steps taken by British Government; Canada warned that no action contrary to treaty of 1818 may be taken against United States vessels. | 413 |
| 220 | Same to same | Sept. 18 | Fisheries: Case of the Golden Hind; immediate inquiry will be made by Great Britain. | 414 |
| 221 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. West. | Sept. 23 | Fisheries: Refusal to allow the American vessel A. R. Crittenden to take in water at Steep Creek; facts stated; right to obtain water granted by treaty of 1818; asks that customs officer be rebuked; question of damage reserved. | 414 |
| 222 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard | Sept. 25 | Fisheries: Case of the A. R. Crittenden; acknowledges note of September 23. | 415 |
| 223 | Same to same | Oct. 12 | Fisheries: Warnings issued by subcollector at Canso to American vessels to keep outside of imaginary lines from headland to headland; report of Canadian privy council denying the issuance of such warnings inclosed. | 415 |
| 224 | Same to same | Oct. 12 | Fisheries: Refusal to allow American steamer Novelty to take in coal, purchase ice, and transship fish in bond at Pictou, Nova Scotia, and to allow American vessels to purchase herring caught in Dominion weirs for canning; report of Canadian privy council claiming that refusal to Novelty was in accordance with treaty of 1818, and denying inhibition to purchase herring for canning, inclosed. | 416 |
| 225 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. West. | Oct. 19 | Fisheries: Detention of the American fishing vessel Everett Steele, which entered Shelburne, Nova Scotia, for shelter; rights of American fishermen in British North American waters and question of shelter discussed. | 421 |
| 226 | Same to same | Oct. 20 | Fisheries: Seizure of the American fishing vessel Pearl Nelson at Arichat, Nova Scotia, in violation of treaty of 1818, for allowing crew to go ashore the night before reporting at customhouse; fine of $200 imposed; remittance of fine asked; affidavit of captain stating facts inclosed. | 421 |
| 227 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard | Oct. 21 | Fisheries: Cases of the Everett Steele and Pearl Nelson; acknowledges notes of October 19 and 20. | 423 |
| 228 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. West | Oct. 27 | Fisheries: Canadian laws regulating sale and exportation of fresh herring from Grand Manan Island; information concerning their administration requested; letters of October 18 and 25 from the president of the American Fishery Union, inclosed. | 423 |
| 229 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard | Nov. 1 | Fisheries: Unfriendly action to the American fishing schooner Rattler at Shelburne, Nova Scotia; report of collector of customs at Shelburne inclosed. | 424 |
| 230 | Same to same | Nov. 9 | Fisheries: Expulsion of Stephen R. Balkam from harbor of St. Andrews, New Brunswick; report of Canadian authorities inclosed. | 424 |
| 231 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. West | Nov. 11 | Fisheries: Inhospitable conduct of the collector of customs at Shelburne, Nova Scotia, in refusing to allow captain of the American vessel Laura Say ward to buy food for his crew, and of the commander of the Canadian cruiser Terror, in forbidding the relatives of the captain of the Jeannie Seaverns visiting him; protests against; affidavits of the captains giving facts inclosed. | 425 |
| 232 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard. | Nov. 12 | Fisheries: Cases of the Laura Say ward and the Jeannie Seaverns; acknowledges note of November 11. | 427 |
| 233 | Same to same | Nov. 15 | Fisheries: Cases of the Everett Steele and Pearl Nelson; Dominion Government have been asked to report upon their action in these cases. | 427 |
| 234 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. West | Dec. 1 | Fisheries: Outrage to the American vessel Molly Adams, by Nova Scotian authorities, in refusing to allow her captain to purchase provisions necessitated by the rescue of shipwrecked Nova Scotians; compensation should be made the captain; affidavit of the captain, showing ill-treatment received inclosed. | 428 |
| 235 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard | Dec. 6 | Fisheries: Sale and exportation of fresh herring from Grand Manan Island; information relative to and customs laws of Canada inclosed. | 430 |
| 236 | Mr. West to Mr. Bayard | Dec. 7 | Fisheries: Warning to the American vessel Mascot not to purchase bait in Newfoundland; report from government of Newfoundland sustaining propriety of warning inclosed. | 485 |
| 237 | Same to same | Dec. 7 | Fisheries: Complaints against the commander of Canadian cutter-Terror by masters of the Amerrican fishing vessels Battler, Shiloh, and Julia Ellen; dispatch from governor-general of Canada, with inclosures exonerating the commander of the Terror, inclosed. | 487 |
| 238 | Same to same | Dec. 7 | Fisheries: Seizure of the American fishing vessel Marion Grimes, and the hauling down of her flag by the commander of the Canadian cutter Terror; transmits regret of Canadian Government at commander’s action in lowering flag. | 491 |
selections from correspondence with parties interested in american fishing vessels molested in canadian waters.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 239 | Messrs. Cushing and McKenney to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | 1886. Apr. 9 | Fisheries: Asks if American fishing vessels can ship crews at Canadian ports. | 493 |
| 240 | Mr. Bayard to Messrs. Cushing and McKenney (telegram). | Apr. 9 | Fisheries: Shipping of crews at Canadian ports by American fishing vessels; question may involve construction of treaty with Great Britain; understanding will be sought to relieve all doubts. | 493 |
| 241 | Mr. Woodbury to Mr. Bayard. | May 21 | Fisheries: Seizure of the American fishing vessel David J. Adams; affidavits of captain and crew, showing damage caused by seizure, inclosed. | 493 |
| 242 | Same to same. | May 22 | Fisheries: Seizure of the American fishing vessel David J. Adams; explains his connection with the case. | 497 |
| 243 | Mr. Steele to Mr. Bayard | May 22 | Fisheries: Refusal of the customs authority at Digby, NovaScotia, to allow captain of the Julia and Ellen to purchase fresh herring; affidavits of the captain and mate inclosed. | 498 |
| 244 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Steele | May 26 | Fisheries: Refusal of customs authority at Digby, Nova Scotia, to allow captain of the Julia and Ellen to purchase fresh herring; matter will receive attention. | 499 |
| 245 | Mr. Jordan to Mr. Bayard | June 4 | Fisheries: Proposed seizure by Canada of the American schooner James A. Garfield, for alleged purchasing of bait and ice, and the expulsion of the Annie H. Jordan; asks if United States will sustain resistance to capture. | 500 |
| 246 | Mr. Steele to Mr. Bayard. | June 5 | Fisheries: Refusal of collector of customs at St. Andrews, New Brunswick, to allow entry of the Annie M. Jordan; transmits affidavit of the master of the Jordan, and his permit to touch and trade. | 500 |
| 247 | Same to same | June 5 | Fisheries: Relation of American fisheries with England and her provinces discussed; real motive of Canada to secure a reciprocity treaty; retaliation advocated. | 501 |
| 248 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Steele. | June 7 | Fisheries: Refusal of collector of customs at St. Andrews, New Brunswiek, to allow the entry of the Annie M. Jordan; protest has been made to the British Government. | 503 |
| 249 | Same to same | June 8 | Fisheries: Relation of American fisheries with England and her provinces; retaliation solely for the consideration of Congress; United States will do utmost to secure citizens full enjoyment of their rights. | 504 |
| 250 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Jordan | June 8 | Fisheries: Intended resistance by interested parties to the proposed seizure by Canada of the American schooner James A. Garfield; United States expect their citizens to abstain from any resort to force as a remedy for injustice; Government will see that rights of Americans are protected everywhere. | 504 |
| 251 | Captain Lewis to Mr. Bayard. | June 26 | Fisheries: Seizure of the David J. Adams; asks what action will be taken by the United States. | 505 |
| 252 | Mr. Bayard to Captain Lewis. | June 30 | Fisheries: Seizure of the David J. Adams: Action taken by the United States; evidence which should be secured; reparation for losses will be made the subject of international presentation and demand. | 505 |
| 253 | Mr. Willard to Mr. Bayard telegram). | July 3 | Fisheries: Seizure reported of the American fishing vessel George W. Cushing at Shelburne; charged with seeking bait and not reporting at custom-house; instructions asked. | 507 |
| 254 | Messrs. Cashing and McKenney to Mr. Bayard, (telegram). | July 3 | Fisheries: Seizure reported of the American fishing vessel City Point, at Shelburne, Nova Scotia, for taking in water and allowing men ashore before reporting at custom-house; instructions asked. | 507 |
| 255 | Mr. Woodbury to Mr. Bayard. | July 7 | Fisheries: Canadian laws affecting purchase of bait; twelve affidavits of Gloucester fishermen, showing their reversed administration without notice, inclosed. | 507 |
| 256 | Mr. Willard to Mr. Bayard | July 7 | Fisheries; Seizure of the American fishing vessel George W. Cushing at Shelburne, charged with seeking bait, and not reporting at customhouse; vessel was allowed to depart for Canada on understanding that American vessels would be accorded same privileges as are given Canadian vessels in United States ports; fine of $600 has been imposed; opinion as to course United States should take. | 511 |
| 257 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Willard. | July 9 | Fisheries: Seizure of the George W. Cushing at Shelburne, Nova Scotia; consul-general at Halifax has been instructed to report facts; United States will seek to secure redress and compensation for all unlawful deprivation of property or commercial rights. | 513 |
| 258 | Mr. Boutelle to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | July 10 | Fisheries: Expulsion of American boats from St. Andrews, New Brunswick, there for the purpose of purchasing herring caught in Canadian weirs for canning, reported; American boats refused permission to take herring for any purpose. | 513 |
| 259 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Boutelle | July 10 | Fisheries: Expulsion of American boats from St. Andrews, New Brunswick, therefor the purpose of purchasing herring caught in Canadian weirs for canning; action taken; facts in each case desired. | 514 |
| 260 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Woodbury | July 13 | Fisheries: Canadian laws affecting purchase of bait; letter of 7th July will be considered in connection with claims for compensation. | 514 |
| 261 | Mr. Boutelle to Mr. Bayard | July 14 | Fisheries: Refusal to allow Stephen R. Balkam to purchase herring at St. Andrews, New Brunswick; affidavit of Mr. Balkam inclosed. | 515 |
| 262 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Boutelle. | July 15 | Fisheries: Refusal to allow Stephen R. Balkam to purchase herring at St. Andrews, New Brunswick: acknowledges letter of July 14. | 515 |
| 263 | Mr. Woodbury to Mr. Bayard. | July 28 | Fisheries: Cases of the Thomas F. Bayard and the Mascot; refusal by British Government to ratify Newfoundland laws prohibiting sale of bait referred to; letter and affidavit of captain of the Thomas F. Bayard and affidavit of captain of the Mascot inclosed. | 516 |
| 264 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Woodbury. | July 30 | Fisheries: Cases of the Thomas F. Bayard and the Mascot: action taken by United States. | 517 |
| 265 | Mr. Woodbury to Mr. Bayard. | July 30 | Fisheries: Case of the Thomas F. Bayard; affidavit of captain and crew inclosed. | 517 |
| 266 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Woodbury | July 31 | Fisheries: Case of the Thomas F. Bayard; acknowledges letter of July 30. | 518 |
| 267 | Mr. Presson to Mr. Bayard | Aug. 9 | Fisheries: Detention of the American schooner Hereward at Cape Canso, Nova Scotia; affidavit of captain inclosed. | 518 |
| 268 | Same to same | Aug. 10 | Fisheries: Unfriendly action to the American schooner Rattler, driven by stress of weather into the harbor of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, for shelter: affidavits of captain and crew inclosed. | 519 |
| 269 | Same to same | Aug. 14 | Fisheries: Refusal to allow the American schooner Golden Hind to enter harbor of Port Daniels, Nova Scotia, for water; affidavit of captain inclosed. | 521 |
| 270 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Presson | Aug. 18 | Fisheries: Case of the Golden Hind; reports action taken. | 521 |
| 271 | Mr. Bayard to Messrs dishing and McKenney. | Aug. 19 | Fisheries: Detention of the City Point at Shelburne, Nova Scotia; vessel charged with committing a breach of Canadian customs laws, and not with violating fishing laws or infringing treaty of 1818; vessel released on depositor $400; consul-general at Halifax will watch case. | 522 |
| 272 | Mr. Woodbury to Mr. Bayard. | Oct. 12 | Fisheries: Seizure of the Pearl Nelson at Arichat, Nova Scotia; affidavits of captain and others inclosed. | 522 |
| 273 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Woodbury. | Oct. 15 | Fisheries: Seizure of the Pearl Nelson at Arichat, Nova Scotia; compensation will be demanded of Great Britain for violation of treaty privileges should that Government be found liable. | 525 |
| 274 | Mr. Steele to Mr. Bayard | Oct. 18 | Fisheries: Sale and exportation of fresh herring from Grand Manan Island; information relative to laws regulating requested. | 526 |
| 275 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Steele. | Oct. 20 | Fisheries: Sale and exportation of fresh herring from Grand Manan Island; Canadian construction of treaty of 1818 excludes American vessels from territorial waters except for shelter, repairs, and wood and water; position not accepted by United States; asks whether vessels sent to purchase herring are to be manned and fitted out so as to take fish or to trade only. | 526 |
| 276 | Mr. Steele to Mr. Bayard. | Oct. 25 | Fisheries: Sale and exportation of fresh herring from Grand Manan Island; asks whether a registered United States vessel, manned by a sailing crew, will be allowed to land and export herring. | 527 |
hawaii.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 277 | Mr. Merrill to Mr. Bayard (No. 45). | 1886. Feb. 12 | Chinese immigration: Regulations of Hawaii concerning inclosed. | 528 |
| 278 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Merrill (No. 33). | Oct. 15 | Fiftieth anniversary of the birth of the King of Hawaii: Instructed to express felicitations of President, and to participate in anniversary ceremonies. | 528 |
| 279 | King Kalakaua to the President (telegram). | Sept. 25 | Earthquake in the United States: Sympathy expressed. | 529 |
| 280 | The President to King Kalakaua. | Oct. 11 | Earthquake in the United States: Appreciative acknowledgment of telegram of sympathy. | 529 |
hayti.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 281 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Thompson (No. 29). | 1885. Nov. 7 | Right of asylunk in Hayti: United States do not claim extraterritorial rights, and discountenance right, of asylum, but if practice prevails they expect same privileges as are accorded to any other power; case of a fugitive seeking asylum on an American vessel; dispatch from consul at Cape Haytien inclosed. | 530 |
| 282 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Bayard (No. 67). | 1886. Jan. 12 | Excessive charges imposed on American sailing-vessels in Haytien ports: High tonnage dues, water tax, and holding of captains of vessels responsible for customs dues on cargoes complained of; no remedial action likely; reciprocity one-sided, as Hayti has no merchant vessels; correspondence with foreign office inclosed. | 531 |
| 283 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Thompson (No. 46). | Feb. 12. | Excessive charges imposed on American sailing-vessels in Haytien ports: Means to relieve burdens and provide for other ways of securing payment of dues than detention of vessels should be devised; reciprocity out of the question; matter one of justice; instructed to urge remedy of hardships inflicted on American commerce. | 535 |
| 284 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Bayard (No. 78). | Mar. 6 | Excessive charges imposed on American sailing-vessels in Haytien ports: Haytien tariff and custom-house regulations inclosed. | 536 |
| 285 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Thompson (No. 51). | May 27 | Kerosene oil: Dispatch from consul at Cape Haytien reporting prohibition by Hayti of its importation, in violation of treaty with United States; asks whether prohibition is discriminatory against United States or general; instructed to remonstrate if facts warrant. | 541 |
| 286 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Bayard (No. 89). | June 23 | Kerosene oil: Prohibition of its importation applies only to oil under 150° Fahrenheit test; law reasonable and no injury will be done American shippers; law and correspondence showing its necessity inclosed. | 543 |
italy.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 287 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Stallo (telegram). | 1886. Apr. 9 | Conference for the protection of industrial property to be held at Borne April 29, 1886: Instructed to attend. | 546 |
| 288 | Mr. Stallo to Mr. Bayard (No. 69). | June 19 | Conference for the protection of industrial property held at Rome: Countries represented; comments on proceedings of conference; objects of union of 1883 explained; convention of March 20, 1883, and minutes of conference inclosed. | 547 |
correspondence with the legation of italy at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 289 | Baron Fava to Mr. Bayard | 1886. Feb. 16 | Shipping act of June 26, 1884: Discriminating duties in favor of countries named therein; asks that the same privilege accorded to them may be enjoyed by Italy under most favored-nation clause of treaty of 1871. | 556 |
| 290 | Mr. Bayard to Baron Fava | Mar. 12 | Shipping act of June 26, 1884: Discriminating duties in favor of countries named therein, and claim of Italy to same privilege as is accorded them under most favored-nation clause; discrimination purely geographical in character, inuring to the advantage of any vessel of any power; opinion of Attorney-General as to effect of most favored-nation clause quoted. | 557 |
japan.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 291 | Mr. Hubbard to Mr. Bayard (No. 105). | 1886. Jan. 23 | Trade relations with Japan: Newspaper article inclosed. | 558 |
| 292 | Same to same (No. 117). | Feb. 12 | Trade relations with Japan: Newspaper article inclosed. | 560 |
| 293 | Same to same (No. 149). | Apr. 22 | Foreign trade of Japan: Trade with United States, Great Britain, Germany, and France compared; statistics showing increase of trade with United States given. | 561 |
| 294 | Same to same (No. 235). | Oct. 11 | Extradition treaty: Effect of its ratification in Japan; newspaper articles inclosed. | 564 |
mexico.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 295 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Bayard (No. 117). | 1885. Dec. 2 | Tariff laws of Mexico: Prohibitory character of import duties upon food products of the United States; note to foreign office asking their modification inclosed. | 567 |
| 296 | Same to same (No. 130). | Dec. 28 | Tariff laws of Mexico: Prohibitory character of import duties upon food products of the United States; note from foreign office, stating their modification is being considered, inclosed. | 568 |
| 297 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Jackson (No. 122). | 1886. Feb. 2 | Killing of Captain Crawford, and attack upon United States troops while pursuing hostile Indians in Mexico, by Mexicans: Attack premeditated, and was not the result of a mistake; telegram of Lieutenant Maus reporting occurrence and giving facts, inclosed; instructed to ask for a searching investigation by Mexico. | 570 |
| 298 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Bayard No. 152). | Feb. 16 | Killing of Captain Crawford, and attack upon United States troops pursuing hostile Indians in Mexico, by Mexicans: Case submitted to Mexican Government; note to foreign office inclosed. | 573 |
| 299 | Same to same (No. 158). | Feb. 23 | Killing of Captain Crawford: Investigation will be made by Mexico; note from foreign office inclosed. | 574 |
| 300 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Jackson (No. 139). | Mar. 8 | Killing of Captain Crawford: Acknowledges dispatch of February 23. | 575 |
| 301 | Same to same (No. 148). | Mar. 20 | Killing of Captain Crawford: Enlistment of Indian scouts in United States Army; hostility manifested by Mexican troops after the killing; detention of Lieutenant Maus as a prisoner; expected that Mexico will secure justice to United States; report of Lieutenant Maus giving detailed statement of facts and depositions of witnesses inclosed. | 575 |
| 302 | Mr. Morgan to Mr. Bayard (No. 184). | Mar. 31 | Killing of Captain Crawford: Asks what disposition to make of instruction of March 20th. | 584 |
| 303 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Morgan (telegram). | Apr. 12 | Killing of Captain Crawford: Directed to communicate instruction of March 20 to Mexican Government. | 585 |
| 304 | Mr. Morgan to Mr. Bayard (No. 201). | Apr. 14 | Killing of Captain Crawford: Delay of Mexican Government in replying to note of February 15 unduly protracted; Mexican troops excused by Mexican President in message to Congress on ground that Indian scouts were not included in convention for reciprocal crossing of frontier; instruction of March 20 transmitted to foreign office. | 585 |
| 305 | Same to same (No. 207). | Apr. 22 | Killing of Captain Crawford: Note from foreign office inclosed stating that Mexico is investigating matter. | 586 |
| 306 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Morgan (No. 183). | May 15 | Killing of Captain Crawford: Incloses note from Mexican minister of April 29, and reply of Mav 4. | 587 |
| 307 | Mr. Morgan to Mr. Bayard (No. 230). | May 25 | Killing of Captain Crawford: Testimony produced by Mexico; points endeavored to be established; reply of Mexican commander to Lieutenant Maus’ report; statements made by Lieutenant Maus denied by Mexican deponents; killing claimed to have been accidental; Captain Crawford’s scouts charged with depredations in Mexico, for which indemnity will be asked; note from foreign office with evidence adduced by Mexico inclosed. | 587 |
| 308 | Same to same (No. 231) | May 26 | Killing of Captain Crawford: Note informing foreign office of the transmission of its report to United States inclosed. | 652 |
| 309 | Same to same (No. 241). | June 10 | Matriculation of foreigners in Mexico: Laws repealed; law concerning foreigners and naturalization inclosed. | 652 |
| 310 | Same to same (No. 242). | June 12 | Killing of Captain Crawford: Note from foreign office transmitting evidence to prove depredations by Captain Crawford’s Indian scouts in Mexico inclosed. | 657 |
| 311 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Morgan (No. 204). | June 22 | Killing of Captain Crawford: Acknowledges receipt of dispatch of June 12, which has been transmitted to War Department. | 691 |
| 312 | Mr. Brigham to Mr. Porter (No. 45). | July 1 | Arrest and imprisonment of A. K. Cutting, an American citizen, at Paso del Norte, for publication in the United States of strictures upon a Mexican citizen: Facts stated; action taken by consul; Mexican courts can have no jurisdiction over offenses committed in the United States; publication for which arrest was made, correspondence with judge at Paso del Norte, affidavits of Mr. Cutting and others, and newspaper comments inclosed. | 691 |
| 313 | Same to same (No. 46). | July 3 | Arrest and imprisonment of A. K. Cutting: Reply of judge at Paso del Norte to consul, declining to give information on the ground that in criminal cases it is prohibited by law, and claiming that consul has no jurisdiction in the matter. | 698 |
| 314 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Bayard (No. 266). | July 8 | Arrest and imprisonment of A. K. Cutting: Case presented to Mexican Government, and acceptance of hail asked; correspondence with foreign office inclosed. | 698 |
| 315 | Mr. Brigham to Mr. Porter (telegram). | July 17 | Arrest and imprisonment of A. K. Cutting: Mr. Cutting still in prison. | 700 |
| 316 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Jackson I (telegram). | July 19 | Arrest and imprisonment of A. K. Cutting: Instructed to demand his instant release. | 700 |
| 317 | Same to same (No. 221). | July 20 | Arrest and imprisonment of A. K. Cutting: Facts reviewed; demand for his instant release; grounds upon which it should he made; Mexico cannot take jurisdiction over an offense committed in the United States; rights of accused under law of nations. | 700 |
| 318 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | July 21 | Arrest and imprisonment of A. K. Cutting; Release refused. | 702 |
| 319 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Jackson (telegram). | July 22 | Arrest and imprisonment of A. K. Cutting: Instructed to telegraph reasons for refusal to release. | 702 |
| 320 I | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Adee (telegram). | July 22 | Arrest and imprisonment of A. K. Cutting: Reasons of Mexico for refusing release. | 702 |
| 321 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Bayard (No. 272). | July 22 | Arrest and imprisonment of A. K. Cutting: Demand for his release made and refused; correspondence with foreign office, and Article 260, code of penal procedure providing for release on bail, inclosed. | 703 |
| 322 | Mr. Brigham to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | July 22 | Arrest and imprisonment of A. K. Cutting: Cutting still in prison; troops massing at Paso del Norte. | 705 |
| 323 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Brigham (No. 46). | July 22 | Arrest and imprisonment of A. K. Cutting: Consul’s action approved. | 705 |
| 324 | Mr. Brigham to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | July 26 | Arrest and imprisonment of A. K. Cutting: Trial being pushed; Cutting ignores proceedings; asks instructions if acquitted. | 706 |
| 325 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Jackson (No. 228). | July 27 | Arrest and imprisonment of A. K. Cutting: Mexican law assuming jurisdiction over crimes committed against Mexicans, in foreign countries; United States will not assent to or permit existence of such extraterritorial force; international law forbids assumption of such power; conference with Mexican minister; early release of Mr. Cutting assured. | 706 |
| 326 | Mr. Romero to Mr. Bayard. | Arrest and imprisonment of A. K. Cutting: Article 184 of Mexican penal code, assuming jurisdiction over offenses committed against Mexicans in foreign countries. | 707 | |
| 327 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Jackson (telegram). | July 29 | Kiling of Francisco Arresures an American citizen by Mexican authorities: Arresures illegally extradited by Texan magistrates; demand by consul for his return denied; Arresures taken from jail and shot: investigation asked. | 708 |
| 328 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Bayard (No. 280). | July 30 | Killing of Francisco Arresures by Mexican authorities: Case presented to Mexican Government and investigation asked. | 708 |
| 329 | Same to same. (No. 283). | Aug. 3 | Killing of Francisco Arresures by Mexican authorities: Report of occurrence requested by Mexico of governor of Coahuila; note from foreign office inclosed. | 709 |
| 330 | Same to same. (No. 291) | Aug. 10 | Killing of Francisco Arresures by Mexican authorities: Report of governor of Coahuila, claiming that Arresures was killed in attempting to escape and that he is a Mexican citizen, inclosed. | 710 |
| 331 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Jackson (telegram). | Aug. 12 | Killing of Francisco Arresures by Mexican authorities: Acquittal of Mexican chief of police reported; unfavorable impression produced thereby; instructed to obtain complete account of facts in case. | 710 |
| 332 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | Aug. 13 | Killing of Francisco Arresures by Mexican authorities: Governor of Coahuila asserts that Arresures was a Mexican citizen and was killed in trying to escape. | 710 |
| 333 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Jackson (No. 233). | Aug. 14 | Killing of Francisco Arresures by Mexican authorities: Reply of Mexico evasive and inaccurate; citizenship immaterial; extradition illegally obtained; Texan officers held for their complicity in crime; killing premeditated, and not result of an attempt to escape; conjectured that reported acquittal of Mexican chief of police was merely a discharge for want of evidence; dispatch of consul at Piedras Negras, giving detailed statement of facts and other correspondence and papers, inclosed. | 711 |
| 334 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Jackson (No. 240). | Aug. 23 | Killing of Francisco Arresures by Mexican authorities: No information received to show that formal application for extradition was made; alleged that application was orally made without production of evidence; if this be so, true case of kidnapping is made out. | 718 |
| 335 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Bayard (No. 301). | Aug. 27 | Killing of Francisco Arresures by Mexican offficials: Note from foreign office contradicting statements made in report of consul at Piedras Negras inclosed. | 718 |
| 336 | Same to same (No. 303). | Aug. 28 | Killing of Francisco Arresures by Mexican authorities: Newspaper article purporting to be a semi-official Mexican statement inclosed. | 720 |
| 337 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Jackson (No. 253). | Sept. 7 | Killing of Francisco Arresures by Mexican authorities: Note of foreign office of August 26 transmitted to governor of Texas. | 722 |
| 338 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Manning (No. 18). | Nov. 20 | Matriculation of foreigners in Mexico: Notice by Mexico that Americans possessing real estate or having children born in Mexico will be considered Mexican citizens, unless their intention to retain their own nationality is officially declared; United States dissent from position of Mexico; reasons given; instructed to inform Mexico that law will not be regarded as conclusive. | 723 |
correspondence with the legation of mexico at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 339 | Mr. Romero to Mr. Bayard. | 1886. April 13 | Killing of Captain Crawford and attack upon United States troops while pursuing hostile Indians in Mexico by Mexicans: Extract of message of Mexican President excusing Mexican troops on ground that Indian sconts were not included in convention for reciprocal crossing of frontier inclosed. | 724 |
| 340 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Romero. | April 22 | Killing of Captain Crawford: Discrepancies between message of Mexican President and report of Lieutenant Maus pointed out; instruction to minister to Mexico of March 20, transmitting report of Lieutenant Maus, inclosed; asked to use his influence to bring about punishment of the guilty. | 725 |
| 341 | Mr. Romero to Mr. Bayard. | Apr. 29 | Killing of Captain Crawford: Action taken by Mexico; claims Mexican troops were under impression they were attacking hostile Indians; Mexico had no knowledge that Lieutenant Maus had been detained as a prisoner; matter being investigated. | 726 |
| 342 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Romero | May 4 | Killing of Captain Crawford: Facts show attack was premeditated and not made through a mistake; second attack was made after a conference with Mexican party. | 727 |
| 343 | Mr. Romero to Mr. Bayard. | May 5 | Killing of Captain Crawford: Considerations which lead to a belief that attack was made under an erroneous impression; Mexican law authorizing rewards for the killing and capture of hostile Indians inclosed. | 728 |
| 344 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Romero | May 13 | Killing of Captain Crawford: Discussion will be postponed until facts are more definitely ascertained. | 731 |
| 345 | Mr. Romero to Mr. Bayard | June 16 | Matriculation laws of Mexico: Notice of their repeal; application for certificate of nationality optional. | 731 |
| 346 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Romero | June 19 | Matriculation laws of Mexico: Gratification expressed at their repeal; point reserved on section 39 of law of repeal relative to determinate proofs of nationality until better understood. | 732 |
| 347 | Mr. Romero to Mr. Bayard | June 21 | Matriculation laws of Mexico: Explains section 39 of law repealing same. Mexican laws prohibiting foreigners not residing in Mexico from acquiring real estate liberally modified. | 732 |
the netherlands.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 348 | Mr. Bell to Mr. Bayard (No. 76) | 1885. Dec 1 | Political: Foreign relations of the Netherlands discussed. | 733 |
| 349 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Bell (No. 30) | Dec. 8 | Petroleum: Proposed increase of duty on, in Dutch colonies will amount to a prohibition and will affect trade in other commodities; petroleum and other trade statistics of the United States with Dutch colonies given; concessions made by United States in spice trade. Instructed to protest against proposed measure. | 734 |
| 350 | Mr. Bell to Mr. Bayard (No. 82). | Dec. 14 | Sumatra tobacco: Trade of the United States in; statistics given. | 736 |
| 351 | Same to same (No. 88) | Dec. 22 | Petroleum: Proposed increase of duty on, in Dutch colonies; conference with minister of foreign affairs; not intended to discriminate against United States; increase necessary to meet deficit in colonial budget; other means of revenue will be considered; note to foreign office protesting against proposed measure inclosed. | 737 |
| 352 | Same to same (No. 91) | Dec. 26 | Proposed modification of the customs tariff of the Netherlands: Petroleum and timber trade of the United States will be seriously affected: statistics given; project of proposed modification inclosed. | 740 |
| 353 | Same to same (No. 105) | 1886. Jan. 21 | Petroleum: Proposed increase of duty on, in Dutch colonies; Netherlands disclaim any intention of discrimination against United States, and claim that proposed duty will not diminish importation; change of proposed duty to excise tax under consideration; same treatment invited for Netherlands’ products in United States as is extended to United States products in the Netherlands; Sumatra tobacco statistics; note from foreign office inclosed. | 741 |
| 354 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Bell (No. 44). | Feb. 8 | Sumatra tobacco: United States tariff on tobacco explained; does not discriminate against Sumatra, but affects all, countries alike; if discrimination can be shown it will be remedied; Treasury circular regarding classification of tobaccos inclosed. | 746 |
| 355 | Mr. Bell to Mr. Bayard (No. 112). | Feb. 19 | Proposed increase of duty on imports into the Netherlands: Chambers of commerce of principal Dutch cities protest against it. | 748 |
| 356 | Same to same (No. 117) | Feb. 27 | Petroleum: Proposed increase of duty on, in Dutch colonies; modified project reported; duty to remain as at present until introduction of an excise tax. | 748 |
| 357 | Same to same (No. 179) | Mar. 1 | Sumatra tobacco: Dutch dissatisfaction arising from proposed increase of import tax by United States. | 749 |
| 358 | Same to same (No. 127) | Mar. 15 | Customs tariff of the East Indies: Its proposed revision; amendments made to original project; double duty on foreign merchandise will probably be rejected; duty on exports from the colonies to be abolished: commodities affected. | 749 |
| 359 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Bell (No. 49). | Mar. 20 | Sumatra tobacco: Complaint of Holland that it is discriminated against by United States denied; discrimination is against wrapper tobacco, and affects all countries alike. | 750 |
| 360 | Mr. Bell to Mr. Bayard (No. 147). | June 7 | Cereals, import duty on: Would not be to the interest of Holland. | 751 |
| 361 | Same to same (No. 160) | July 23 | Alcoholic liquors: International conference at the Hague to regulate their sale to North Sea fishermen; proceedings reported; reports on floating “grog-shops” inclosed. | 752 |
| 362 | Same to same (No. 161) | July 28 | Political: Subjects to be discussed by the States General. | 757 |
| 363 | Same to same (No. 162). | July 30 | Riots at Amsterdam caused by the suppression of a popular amusement: The game of “eel-drawing” described. | 757 |
| 364 | Same to same (No. 166). | Aug. 18 | Petroleum: Its discovery in Java and Sumatra reported. | 759 |
| 365 | Same to same (No. 168) | Sept. 1 | Labor system of the Netherlands and sugar industry of Java: Proposed parliamentary inquiry into. | 759 |
correspondence with the legation of the netherlands at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 366 | Mr. de Weckherlin to Mr. Bayard. | 1886. Feb. 15 | Sumatra tobacco: Claims that it is discriminated against by United States, and asks that it be put on same footing as tobacco of other countries. | 760 |
| 367 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. de Weckherlin. | Mar. 9 | Sumatra tobacco: Complaint of Holland that it is discriminated against by United States denied; contemplated resort to retaliation by the Netherlands rests on erroneous conclusions. | 761 |
peru.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 368 | Mr. Buck to Mr. Bayard (No. 57). | 1885. Dec. 4 | Political: Revolution in Peru; action taken by diplomatic corps to prevent fighting and bloodshed in Lima fruitless; capture of Lima and overthrow of the Iglesias government; provisional government formed; correspondence and action of peace commissioners inclosed. | 762 |
| 369 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Buck (No. 44). | Dec. 30 | Political: Revolution in Peru; action taken by diplomatic corps to prevent bloodshed in Lima commended. | 769 |
| 370 | Mr. Buck to Mr. Bayard (No. 95). | 1886. Apr. 24 | Political: Result of elections in Peru; General Caceres elected president. | 770 |
| 371 | Same to same (No. 166). | June 8 | Political: Official announcement of organization of new government inclosed. | 770 |
correspondence with the legation of portugal at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 372 | Viscount das Nogueiras to Mr. Bayard. | 1886. Feb. 6 | Protectorate of Portugal over Dahomey announced: Port of Columnu not included. | 771 |
| 373 | Mr. Bayard to Viscount das Nogueiras. | Mar. 3 | Protectorate of Portugal over Dahomey: Vested rights acquired by Americans from natives should be respected. | 772 |
russia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 874 | Mr. Lothrop to Mr. Bayard (No. 77). | 1886. Sept. 7 | Jews in Russia: Foreign Jews not allowed to enter or dwell in Russia; order to an American Jew to leave Russia revoked upon application of legation; no modification of law probable; American Jews intending to visit Russia should first apply for permission. | 774 |
| 875 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Lothrop (No. 59). | Sept. 23 | Jews in Russia: Russian laws forbidding their entering or residing in Russia; United States does not admit principle of discriminating against Americans because of their religious tenets; efforts of legation to secure relief should be exerted in any case arising. | 774 |
correspondence with the legation of russia at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 376 | Baron Rosen to Mr. Bayard. | 1886. July 20 | International Prison Congress to be held at St. Petersburg in 1890: United States invited to participate. | 775 |
| 877 | Mr. Bayard to Baron Rosen. | Aug. 6 | International Prison Congress to be held at St. Petersburg in 1890: Attention of Congress will be called to subject. | 778 |
spain.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 378 | Mr. Curry to Mr. Bayard (No. 26) | 1886. Feb. 4 | Caroline Islands: Contention of Germany and Spain as to sovereignty; decision of the Pope as mediator, confirming sovereignty of Spain, and proposed agreement, inclosed. | 776 |
| 879 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Curry (No. 39). | Feb. 23 | Commercial agreement for suppression of differential flag duties in Cuba and Porto Rico: Failure of Spain to carry out provisions of articles admitting goods under American flag on same terms as if under Spanish flag; if agreement is not carried out, 10 per cent, discriminating duty will be reimposed by United States; protest of American ship-owners inclosed. | 778 |
| 380 | Same to same (No. 40). | Feb. 24 | Commercial agreement: Discrimination against the United States in violation of agreement; unless revoked at once retaliation will be resorted to; dispatch of consul-general at Havana showing discriminations practiced against the United States, and correspondence showing dues exacted of American vessels inclosed. | 781 |
| 381 | Same to same (No. 56). | May 4 | Commercial agreement: Discrimination against United States in violation of agreement; historical review of question; application of agreement discussed; remedial action by Spain desired. | 791 |
| 382 | Mr. Curry to Mr. Bayard (No. 58). | May 21 | Commercial agreement: Discriminations against United States in violation of agreement; representations made to Spain inclosed. | 795 |
| 383 | Same to same (No. 62). | May 29 | Great Britain and Spain: Commercial agreement between inclosed. | 797 |
| 384 | Same to same (No. 64) | June 5 | Commercial agreement: Orders will be issued by Spain removing differential flag duties, and putting American ships on same footing as Spanish; note from foreign office inclosed. | 798 |
| 385 | Same to same (No. 69). | June 23 | Commercial agreement: Royal order removing differential flag duties inclosed. | 798 |
| 386 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Curry (No. 91). | July 9 | Commercial agreement: Spanish vessels admitted in all ports of United States on same terms as vessels of United States. | 800 |
| 387 | Same to same (No. 93). | July 12 | Commercial agreement: Acknowledges dispatch of June 23, announcing removal of differential flag duties. | 800 |
| 387½ | Mr. Porter to Mr. Strobel (No. 112). | Aug. 21 | Commercial agreement: Delay in enforcement of royal order for its execution; instructed to call attention to conflict of authority in Cuba; telegram from consul-general at Havana and letter from W. H. T. Hughes inclosed. | 800 |
| 388 | Mr. Strobel to Mr. Bayard (No. 111). | Sept. 8 | Commercial agreement: Conflict of authority in Cuba, and delay in enforcement of royal order for execution of agreement; facts presented to foreign office: memorandum inclosed. | 801 |
| 389 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Curry (telegram). | Sept. 24 | Commercial agreement: Consul-general, Havana, reports that Cuban authorities have been instructed by Spain that only natural products of United States come under third column of tariff, and that foreign products shipped from United States are excluded, thus nullifying agreement made with minister, and that same tonnage dues are collected as previously. | 802 |
| 390 | Mr. Curry to Mr. Bayard (No. 119). | Sept. 29 | Commercial agreement for Cuba and Porto Rico: Nullification of agreement with minister removing differential flag duties reported to foreign office; minister foreign affairs thinks it results from a misunderstanding, as object of order was to equalize flags; Cuban authorities telegraphed for information; memorandum, correspondence with foreign office and newspaper comment inclosed. | 803 |
| 891 | Mr. Potrer to Mr. Curry (telegram). | Sept. 29 | Commercial agreement: Discriminating duty of 10 per cent, will be reimposed on Spanish vessels if agreement is not promptly enforced. | 806 |
| 392 | Mr. Curry to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | Sept. 30 | Commercial agreement: delay in its enforcement: Spain promises immediate action, and asks that 10 per cent, discrimination be not reimposed until definite report is received. | 806 |
| 393 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Bayard (Telegram). | Oct. 1 | Commercial agreement: Delay asked for in imposition of 10 per cent, discrimination accorded. | 807 |
| 394 | Same to same (Telegram). | Oct. 4 | Commercial agreement: Delay in its enforcement; asks that a definite answer be sent at an early day. | 807 |
| 395 | Same to same (No. 124). | Oct. 4 | Commercial agreement: Delay in its enforcement; suspension of 10 per cent, discrimination duties on Spanish vessels will be withdrawn if equivalent on part of Spain is longer withheld; Cuban customs order in violation of agreement inclosed. | 807 |
| 396 | Mr. Curry to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | Oct. 6 | Commercial agreement: Refusal to enforce it by Spain; discriminating duties will continue on foreign goods shinned from the United States. | 808 |
| 397 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Curry (telegram). | Oct. 13 | Commercial agreement: Refusal to enforce it by Spain; notice given that suspension of 10 per cent, discrimination duty on Spanish vessels in United States ports has been withdrawn to take effect October 25. | 808 |
| 398 | Mr. Curry to Mr. Bayard (No 132). | Oct, 14 | Commercial agreement: Spain informed of the revocation of suspension of 10 per cent. discrimination duty. Correspondence with foreign office inclosed. | 809 |
| 399 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Curry (telegram). | Oct. 16 | Commercial agreement: Discriminating tonnage dues on American vessels continue; any negotiation towards reviving agreement should include tonnage. | 810 |
| 400 | Mr. Curry to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | Oct. 16 | Commercial agreement: Spain proposes that revocation of suspension of 10 per cent, discrimination duties be withheld for one month, so that understanding may be arranged, granting equal treatment to Spanish and American vessels: what is meant by equal treatment. | 810 |
| 401 | Mr. Curry to Mr. Bayard (No. 135). | Oct. 16 | Commercial agreement: Reimposition of retaliatory duties because of Spain’s failure to enforce agreement; Spain proposes a new agreement and postponement of operation of discriminating tax in United States. | 811 |
| 402 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Curry (No. 126). | Oct. 19 | Commercial agreement: Abrogation of, by United States because of Spain’s failure to enforce its provisions; propositions of Spain for an understanding as to equal treatment objected to as discriminating against carrying trade of United States. | 813 |
| 403 | Same to same (No. 128). | Oct. 20 | Commercial agreement: Approves memorandum to foreign office inclosed in his No. 119, September 29. | 814 |
| 404 | Mr. Curry to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | Oct. 20 | Commercial agreement: Satisfactory arrangement desired by Spain. | 814 |
| 405 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Curry (telegram). | Oct. 21 | Commercial agreement: Revocation of suspension of retaliatory duty will be withdrawn if Spain will levy no discrimination against United States. | 814 |
| 406 | Mr. Curry to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | Oct. 21 | Commercial agreement: Proposals submitted by Spain for a permanent arrangement. | 814 |
| 407 | Same to same (telegram). | Oct. 22 | Commercial agreement: Asks whether inclusion of goods carried in United States ships from foreign countries is indispensable to renewal of agreement. | 815 |
| 408 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Curry (telegram). | Oct. 22 | Commercial agreement: Goods carried in United States vessels from foreign countries must be included in agreement. | 815 |
| 409 | Mr. Curry to Mr. Bayard (No. 135 to). | Oct. 22 | Commercial agreement: Efforts made to secure equalization of tonnage dues in Cuba and Porto Rico; representations made to foreign office; minister of foreign affairs says royal order for equal treatment will be sustained when settlement of present commercial differences is reach; correspondence inclosed. | 815 |
| 410 | Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 23 | Commercial agreement: Asks if propositions of Spain will be accepted if they include goods from foreign countries in United States vessels. | 818 |
| 411 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Curry (telegram). | Oct. 23 | Commercial agreement: If foreign cargoes in United States vessels are included in Spanish propositions, discrimination will be suspended on notice of Spain’s enforcement of agreement in Cuba and Porto Rico. | 818 |
| 412 | Same to same (telegram). | Oct. 25 | Commercial agreement: Informed of negotiations with Spanish minister; proposition made by Spain to equalize flags without regard to origin of cargo; Spanish minister has asked for authority to sign an agreement to that end. | 818 |
| 413 | Mr. Curry to Mr. Bayard (telegram). | Oct. 26 | Commercial agreement: Basis upon which Spanish minister is authorized to conclude agreement. | 819 |
| 414 | Same to Same (No. 138) | Oct. 26 | Commercial agreement: Plan for a new agreement submitted to foreign office and note from minister foreign affairs relative to meaning of agreement of 1884 inclosed. | 819 |
| 415 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Curry (telegram). | Oct. 27 | Commercial agreement signed and imposition of discriminating duty in United States suspended. | 823 |
| 416 | Mr. Curry to Mr. Bayard (No. 140). | Oct. 27 | Commercial agreement: Negotiations at Madrid; minister of foreign affairs announces termination of negotiations by agreement reached at Washington; correspondence and text of memorandum of agreement inclosed. | 824 |
| 417 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Curry (No. 133). | Oct. 28 | Commercial agreement: Proclamation of the President suspending discriminating duties on Spanish vessels, and memorandum of agreement signed between United States and Spain, inclosed. | 825 |
| 418 | Mr. Carry to Mr. Bayard (No. 145). | Nov. 3 | Commercial agreement: Note of foreign office giving Spanish interpretation of agreement of 1884, and Mr. Curry’s reply, giving a historical review of negotiations and showing position of United States, inclosed. | 827 |
correspondence with the legation of spain at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 419 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Bayard. | 1886. Feb. 10 | Caroline Islands: Contention of Germany and Spain to sovereignty; protocol between Germany and Spain, and decision of the Pope as mediator confirming the sovereignty of Spain, transmitted. | 831 |
| 420 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Valera. | Mar. 2 | Caroline Islands: Agreement between Germany and Spain as to sovereignty; Americans expected to receive same treatment as other foreigners. | 831 |
| 421 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Bayard. | Mar. 9 | Caroline Islands: Acknowledges note of March 2. | 832 |
| 422 | Same to same | Mar. 12 | Caroline Islands: Rights of Americans will be respected. | 832 |
| 423 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Valera. | Mar. 25 | Caroline Islands: Rights of Americans; acknowledges note of March 12. | 833 |
| 424 | Mr. Muruaga to Mr. Bayard. | May 4 | Caroline Islands: Americans will receive as favorable treatment as other foreigners. | 834 |
| 425 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Muruaga. | May 28 | Caroline Islands: Treatment of Americans; appreciative acknowledgment of note of May 4. | 834 |
| 426 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Muruaga | Oct. 14 | Commercial agreement: Proclamation of the President reimposing discriminating duties on Spanish ships inclosed. | 834 |
| 427 | Mr. Muruaga to Mr. Bayard. | Oct. 16 | Commercial agreement: Revocation of suspension of discriminating duties on Spanish ships; deplores issuance of proclamation. | 836 |
| 428 | Same to same | Oct. 23 | Commercial agreement: Revocation of suspension of discriminating duties on Spanish ships; requests the prolongation of peremptory term fixed in President’s proclamation. | 837 |
| 429 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Muruaga. | Oct. 23 | Commercial agreement: Retaliatory duties will be suspended if discrimination against United States vessels be removed by Spain; act to remove certain burdens on the American merchant marine inclosed. | 837 |
sweden and norway.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 490 | Mr. Magee to Mr. Bayard (No. 42). | 1885. Dec. 4 | Political: Tariff discussion in Sweden and Norway; imports from the United States. | 838 |
| 431 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Magee (No. 19). | 1886. Jan. 4 | Deportation of paupers from Sweden to the United States: Dispatch from consul at Gothenberg reporting practice inclosed; instructed to investigate. | 840 |
| 432 | Mr. Magee to Mr. Bayard (No. 51). | Jan. 26 | Deportation of paupers from Sweden to the United States: Sweden “discountenances practice and has passed laws to prevent it. | 841 |
| 433 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Magee (No. 22). | Mar. 4 | Deportation of paupers from Sweden to the United States: Instructed to telegraph facts should such deportations come to his knowledge. | 842 |
| 434 | Mr. Magee to Mr. Bayard (No. 54). | Mar. 15 | Political: Proposed import duty on breadstuffs defeated in the Riksdag. | 842 |
| 435 | Same to same (No. 56) | Mar. 22 | Deportation of paupers from Sweden: Will be vigilant to prevent their departure. | 843 |
| 436 | Same to same (No. 74) | Nov. 1 | Socialism: Its growth and purposes in Sweden discussed. | 844 |
switzerland.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 437 | Mr. Winchester to Mr. Bayard (No. 61). | 1886. May 25 | Mormon emissaries in Switzerland: Asks whether persons suspected as such, presenting satisfactory proof of American citizenship, may be denied passports. | 846 |
| 438 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Winchester (No. 52). | June 9 | Mormon emissaries in Switzerland: Persons conclusively proven to be Mormon agents engaged in proselyting should be denied passports. | 847 |
| 439 | Mr. Winchester to Mr. Bayard (No. 65). | June 16 | Political: Swiss Federal Assembly; its manner of conducting business and its composition described. | 847 |
| 440 | Same to same (No. 66) | June 23 | Mormon emissaries in Switzerland: Issuance of passports to them; work of proselyting carried on clandestinely; positive proof unobtainable; asks that he be allowed to refuse passports on circumstantial evidence establishing a strong and reasonable suspicion. | 850 |
| 441 | Mr. Bayard to Mr. Winchester (No. 59). | July 20 | Mormon emissaries: Passports may be refused persons against whom strong and reasonable suspicions exist. | 851 |
| 442 | Mr. Winchester to Mr. Bayard (No. 81). | Sept. 13 | International Copyright Conference at Berne: Countries represented; proceedings reported; Mr. Winchester attends without plenipotentiary powers; convention inclosed. | 852 |
correspondence with the legation of switzerland at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 443 | Mr. Frey to Mr. Bayard. | 1886. June 21 | International Copyright Conference to be held at Berne in September, 1886: United States invited to be represented. | 860 |
| 444 | Mr. Bayard to Major Kloss | June 20 | International Copyright Conference to be held at Berne in September, 1886: Impracticable for United States to depute a plenipotentiary for purpose of signing proposed convention, but minister in Switzerland will attend as delegate; privilege of future accession reserved. | 861 |
turkey.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 445 | Mr. Cox to Mr. Bayard (No. 94). | 1886. Jan. 5 | Naturalization: Bureau of Nationality has no final or judicial character, its action being reviewed by minister of foreign affairs; American citizens of Turkish origin naturalized without authorization regarded as Ottoman subjects; regulations of the Bureau of Nationality inclosed. | 862 |
| 446 | Same to same (No. 66) | Apr. 5 | Petroleum: Competition between American and Russian products; report of agent of the Standard Oil Company in Russia and account of discovery of petroleum in Egypt inclosed. | 865 |