ACTION OF THE AMERICAN MINISTER IN AUSTRIA ON THE OCCASION OF THE VIENNA PALACE OF JUSTICE RIOTS Date and number Subject Page 1927 July 23 (1477) From the Minister in Austria Aug. 15 (609) Information that Minister congratulated Austrian Government upon success in restoring order after the recent riots in Vienna, and that while he received formal notice from the President of Police of the date on which interment of the police officers killed in the outbreak would be held, he consulted with his colleagues and decided not to attend the obsequies. To the Minister in Austria Approval of action reported in telegram No. 1477, July 23. 475 476 BOLIVIA PROPOSED TREATY OF FRIENDSHIP, COMMERCE AND CONSULAR RIGHTS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND BOLIVIA 1927 Aug. 19 (308) To the Minister in Bolivia Sept. 26 (1403) Instructions to ascertain, if the Minister perceives no objection, whether Bolivia is disposed to enter into a general treaty of friendship, commerce and consular rights providing for unconditional most-favored-nation treatment. From the Minister in Bolivia Advice that discreet inquiry has indicated that Bolivia would not have any objections to the conclusion of a general commercial treaty, but that unsettled conditions in the Ministry of Foreign Relations and Worship due to illness of the Minister, would make negotiations inadvisable at present; intention to keep in close touch with situation and advise Department fully. (Footnote: Information that these negotiations did not result in the signing of any treaty.) CANADA 477 479 ESTABLISHMENT OF DIRECT DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND Canada and OF AMERICAN DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION IN THE IRISH FREE State (238) 1927 Jan. 10 (1569) Instructions to ascertain acceptability to British Government of U. S. intention to appoint Ministers to Canada and the Irish Free State, and to inquire as to whom the Ministers will be accredited and to whom their credentials should be presented. From the Chargé in Great Britain Foreign Office note, January 6 (text printed), expressing satisfaction of His Majesty's Governments in Ottawa and Dublin at the proposed appointments, and stating that credentials should be addressed to His Majesty the King and presented to the Governors General of Canada and of the Irish Free State, respectively. (Footnote: Information that Mr. William Phillips presented his credentials as American Minister in Canada on June 1, and that Mr. Frederick A. Sterling presented his credentials as American Minister in the Irish Free State on July 27.) 481 481 ESTABLISHMENT OF DIRECT DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA AND OF AMERICAN DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION IN THE IRISH FREE STATE-Continued Date and number 1927 Jan. 24 (49) Jan. 29 From the British Ambassador Subject Information that the appointed Canadian Minister, Mr. Vincent Massey, will arrive in Washington in February; request that the Secretary ascertain when it will be convenient for the President to receive Mr. Massey; desire of the Canadian Government that the British Ambassador accompany Mr. Massey to the White House on this occasion. To the British Ambassador Information that the President will receive Mr. Massey, accompanied by the Ambassador, at 3:30 p. m., February 18; expectation that arrangements will be made for Mr. Massey's presentation to the Secretary and the submittal of text of letter of credence and the remarks he proposes to make to the President; advice that the determination of whether the British Ambassador shall in the future accompany Ministers of Dominions upon presentation of their credentials shall be governed by the desire of the respective Dominion or its representative. (Footnote: Presentation of his credentials by Mr. Massey on February 18.) Page 482 483 CONTINUED PROTESTS BY THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AGAINST INCREASED DIVERSION OF THE WATERs of the GREAT LAKES 1927 Sept. 1 (230) Oct. 17 From the Canadian Chargé Continued desire of Canadian Government to publish certain correspondence relating to the diversion of water from Lake Michigan by the Sanitary District of Chicago, and advice that the report of the Joint Board of Engineers as to the actual effect of the withdrawal at Chicago has not in any way affected the Canadian Government's attitude of protest against the diversion; unwillingness to entertain U. S. suggestion for a discussion of suitable compensating works, if this course involves assumption that the present diversion is to continue. To the Canadian Minister Information that no objection will be raised to publication of the correspondence in question; advice that the United States is reserving further discussion and opinion as to legal issues involved in the abstraction of water from one watershed and the diversion of it into another until after the Supreme Court renders a decision on closely parallel issues now before it; belief that navigational and power problems might be adjusted by practical engineering measures pending further discussion of the principles involved. 484 486 PROJECT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE ST. LAWRENCE WATERWAY BY JOINT ACTION OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA Date and number 1927 Subject Page Apr. 13 July 13 (15) To the Canadian Minister Desire of the United States to enter into negotiations for the conclusion with Canada of a convention providing for the improvement of the St. Lawrence Waterway for navigation and power purposes. From the Minister in Canada Note from the Prime Minister of Canada, July 12 (text printed), stating that his Government's policy as to the proposed improvements cannot be determined until after receipt of report of the National Advisory Committee of Canada, which is now studying the economic and general aspects of the question, after which the Canadian Government will be pleased to discuss the entire matter. 487 489 PROPOSAL THAT THE PROBLEM OF IMPROVING THE ROSEAU RIVER DRAINAGE SYSTEM BE REFERRED TO THE INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION 1927 Feb. 26 Apr. 2 Nov. 1 (269) Dec. 12 To the Canadian Minister Proposal that, in view of contemplated improvements in the portion of the Roseau River lying in Manitoba Province which would aggravate the flooding of the portion of the river lying in Minnesota, the entire problem of the Roseau River drainage system be referred to the International Joint Commission for investigation, report, and recommendations. To the Canadian Chargé Request for views on proposal submitted in Department's note of February 26, because of reports that action is being taken in Canada to obtain appropriations for proceeding immediately with the works of drainage and diking along the Roseau River. From the Canadian Minister Information that no decision has yet been reached concerning reference of the Roseau River matter to the International Joint Commission, because the question is still under discussion with the Province of Manitoba; advice that the improvement operations now being carried on will not prejudice the situation of the United States, nor are they believed to be contrary to the spirit or provisions of the boundary-waters treaty of 1909. To the Canadian Minister Contrary opinion that the execution of the present construction works will cause extensive damage to a large area in Minnesota and will be in violation of the spirit and provisions of the boundary-waters treaty; renewal of proposal for reference of the entire matter to International Joint Commission, and request that all construction operations on the Roseau River be suspended until the Commission has made an investigation and report. 490 491 492 493 REPRESENTATIONS BY CANADA AGAINST CHANGES IN BORDER CROSSING PRIVILEGES BETWEEN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES 1927 Apr. 22 From the Assistant Secretary of Labor Page 494 Apr. 23 (100) May 10 General Order No. 86 of the Department of Labor, relating to border crossing procedure for aliens residing in foreign contiguous countries and entering the United States to work or seek employment (text printed). From the Canadian Minister Apprehension over press reports of U. S. intention to make drastic changes in regulations now applicable to persons living in Canada and crossing daily to the United States to work; request that before any decision is taken or announced, an opportunity be given for a conference between representatives of the two countries. To the Canadian Minister Information that a conference will be held at the Department on May 12. Undated Memorandum by the Chief of the Visa Office of a Conference Held May 12, 1927, Regarding Canadian Border Travel Difficulties May 28 June 8 (149) Conference between Canadian and U. S. State and Labor Department officials, at which tentative agreement was reached on possible bases for a solution to ameliorate the hardships which will be brought on by the application of General Order No. 86. To the Canadian Minister Assurance of sincere desire to maintain the traditional freedom of mutual travel between Canada and the United States as completely as the immigration laws will permit; invitation to continue studies of the situation with Department officials; information that the State and Labor Departments will do their utmost to clear away, so far as possible under existing law, all difficulties and dissatisfaction in regard to border crossing. From the Canadian Minister Regret that the United States has not considered it possible to modify the terms of General Order No. 86; outline, for purpose of record, of Canadian Government's views on issues involved; hope that, in consequence of study of the problem by the two Governments, a mutually satisfactory arrangement may soon be reached. 496 497 497 499 502 June 13 (159) From the Canadian Minister 506 Request for interpretation by the appropriate authorities of the U. S. Government of a list of questions which may arise in the operation of General Order No. 86. June 30 To the Canadian Chargé 507 Replies to the questions propounded in Minister's Note No. 159, June 13. 508 Nov. 26 (281) From the Canadian Minister Request that the Secretary put into effect his previous assurance of willingness to ask the Secretary of Labor to allow additional time for foreign-born Canadian citizens to secure quota visas, because of understanding that approximately 3,000 persons who have applied for such visas cannot secure them by December 1, the time limit set in General Order No. 86. REPRESENTATIONS BY CANADA AGAINST CHANGES IN BORDER CROSSING PRIVILEGES BETWEEN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES-Continued Belief of State and Labor Departments that the situation created by General Order No. 86 has in the main largely disappeared, and that the change made in the priority status of quota commuters who were unable to obtain visas prior to December 1 will afford all needed relief in those cases. DISINCLINATION OF THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT TO AUTHORIZE THE DISCONTINUANCE OF SEINE FISHING IN MISSISQuoi Bay 1926 Apr. 13 June 7 (393) 1927 Mar. 1 Mar. 22 (53) Mar. 30 To the British Ambassador Desire that the Canadian Government prohibit seine fishing in the Canadian waters of Missisquoi Bay, at the northern end of Lake Champlain, during the spawning season, in order to aid in conserving the Lake Champlain fishery; advice that the reestablishment of a previous Order in Council prohibiting all net fishing in Missisquoi Bay would be a source of gratification to the United States. From the British Ambassador Information that, while some illegal fishing in Lake Champlain was attempted in April, the seines and other apparatus were seized and the conditions are now satisfactory; reminder that the U. S. Senate failed to approve the general regulations concerning fisheries in boundary waters, including Missisquoi Bay, which were issued by a Commission appointed under treaty of 1908; contention that the situation should be dealt with as a whole rather than that Missisquoi Bay should be considered by itself. To the Canadian Minister Belief that the interests of both Canada and the United States require the discontinuance of seine fishing in Missisquoi Bay, independently of the solution of questions relating to fisheries in other boundary waters; request that U. S. views be communicated to the Canadian Government with the suggestion that the United States will appreciate the prohibition of seining in Missisquoi Bay, if such action is found practicable. From the Canadian Minister Explanation that the Provincial authorities administering Missisquoi Bay are opposed to the prohibition of a reasonable amount of seine fishing therein, although they prohibit fishing during the spawning season; reiteration of contention that the Missisquoi Bay situation should be dealt with in connection with other outstanding matters, and not by itself. To the Canadian Minister Regret that the Canadian Government does not deem it advisable to discontinue the issuance of licenses for seine fishing in Missisquoi Bay at the present time. 511 513 514 515 516 |