and were, in case of trouble in the future, in a position to put troops into China in a much shorter time than would be necessary to bring them from Germany. With regard to the Shanghai garrison, he stated that at the time the garrison was established "England had declared herself in accord," and that the garrison was there to act with the other foreign garrisons in maintaining peace and order and protecting German interests. Count Bülow's second speech referred generally to Germany's foreign relations and began with a reference to the visit of Prince Henry of Prussia to the United States, which, he said, had been undertaken without any definite political object, but with a view to maintaining the traditional good relations between "Prussia-Germany and America which have existed since the days of the great Frederick and the great Washington." He stated that "both nations have every reason to mutually respect each other," and that, even in the most distant future, he saw no point where German and American political interests crossed. Count Bülow again referred to the fact that he had made a similar statement about three years ago. He also referred to the Boer war, called attention to the fact that no other power had made any protest with regard to the war itself or to the methods of warfare employed, and said that there was no reason for Germany to assume a leading role in the matter or to take action the natural sequence of which would be the resort to coercive measures. I am, etc., AND. D. WHITE. FOREIGN DEBT OF GUATEMALA-THE UNITED STATES DECLINES TO JOIN WITH OTHER POWERS IN COERCIVE ACTION, BUT WILL RESERVE FOR UNITED STATES CITIZENS ALL RIGHTS SECURED BY SUCH ACTION.« Pro memoriâ. The council of foreign bondholders in London, which is seeking to make a new arrangement with the Government of Guatemala respecting the foreign debt of that country, has suggested that the proposed arrangement ought to be acknowledged by the most interested powers, Germany, United States, and England, in order to induce the Government of Guatemala to stick to the new arrangement. The Imperial German embassy would be much obliged if it could be informed whether the United States Government would be inclined to join in a proceeding of the above-mentioned kind should it be adopted by the German and English Governments. WASHINGTON, April 3, 1902. Mr. Hay to Mr. von Holleben. DEPARTMENT of State, MY DEAR Mь. AMBASSADOR: I take pleasure in communicating to you the inclosed memorandum in reply to the pro memoriâ you left with me on the 3d instant. I am, etc., a See also under Guatemala. JOHN HAY. [Inclosure.] Memorandum. With respect to the pro memoriâ of the Imperial German embassy, dated April 3, 1902, stating that the council of foreign bondholders in London, which is seeking to make a new arrangement with the Government of Guatemala respecting the foreign debt of that country, has suggested that the proposed arrangement ought to be acknowledged by the most interested powers, the United States, England, and Germany, in order to induce the Government of Guatemala to stick to the new arrangement, and inquiring whether the United States Government would be inclined to join in a proceeding of the above-mentioned kind, should it be adopted by the German and English Governments, the Department of State has the honor to reply as follows: While the Government of the United States is indisposed to join in any collective act which might bear the aspect of coercive pressure upon Guatemala, this Government would reserve for its citizens equal benefits with those which might be obtained for creditors of any other nationality in the adjustment of the Guatemalan foreign debt, and the United States minister to Guatemala will be instructed to advise the Guatemalan Government of this attitude on the part of the United States. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, April 5, 1902. PROTECTION OF GERMAN INTERESTS AT BOCAS DEL TORO BY UNITED STATES NAVAL OFFICIALS. Memorandum. According to reports received by the Imperial German Government from the Imperial consulate at Colon (Colombia), the consular agent at Bocas del Toro has urgently requested that protection may be granted to German firms established at Bocas del Toro, the Colombian authorities having declared to be unable to guarantee safety against rebels. According to another telegram received from the German consulate at Colon, the U. S. S. Machias sailed from Colon for Bocas del Toro on the 16th instant. The Imperial German embassy, acting under instructions from the Imperial German Government, begs to ask whether the United States Government would be kindly inclined to have the U. S. S. Machias protect German interests at Bocas del Toro in case the German consul in Colon should address such a request to the representatives of the United States Government at Colon or Bocas del Toro. In case the demand of the Imperial German Government is kindly granted, the German embassy would greatly appreciate if the necessary instructions would be issued to the respective representatives of the United States Gov ernment. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 20, 1902. Mr. Hay to Dr. von Holleben. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DEAR EXCELLENCY: I have pleasure in saying that, at my request, the Secretary of the Navy has instructed the commander of the Machias to render such protection as he may find in his power to German interests at Bocas del Toro, in case the German consul in Colon should address such a request to the representatives of the United States at Colon and Bocas del Toro. Very sincerely, yours, JOHN HAY. Memorandum. DEPARTMENT of State, With regard to the request of the German embassy of the 20th instant, that the U. S. S. Machias be ordered to protect German interests in Bocas del Toro, the Navy Department, on the 23d instant, wrote that Commander McCrea, of the Machias, had been telegraphically instructed on the preceding day to afford such protection if requested to do so by the German consular officer. Count von Quadt to Mr. Hay. IMPERIAL GERMAN EMBASSY, Manchester, Mass., August 20, 1902. MR. SECRETARY OF STATE: The Imperial consulate in Colon has reported to the chancellor of the Empire that Captain McCrea, commanding the United States war ship Machias, has complied in every way with the wishes of the consulate and has most obligingly interested himself in the defense of the interests of German citizens at Bocas del Toro, which were menaced. I have now received instruction from the Imperial Government to express to the United States Government its warmest thanks for Captain McCrea's prompt and efficient action in behalf of German citizens whose interests were at stake. I take special pleasure in bringing this to your excellency's notice, and I avail myself, etc., A. QUADT. PROTECTION OF CUBAN INTERESTS BY UNITED STATES CON SULAR OFFICIALS. « Mr. White to Mr. Hay. [Telegram.] EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES, Berlin, May 30, 1902. German Government has not the slightest objection to having Cuban interests represented for the present as heretofore. a See page 6. WHITE. No. 1961.] Mr. White to Mr. Hay. EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES, Berlin, May 30, 1902. SIR: I have the honor to confirm the telegram sent you this date. This morning a representative of the foreign office called at the embassy and stated verbally that the German authorities had not the slightest objection to having American consular officers continue to represent Cuban interests, as they have done for several years, but that, owing to the fact that the Imperial Government had as yet no official formal information as to the existence of the Republic of Cuba, the foreign office preferred for the present to make no written communication in this matter. I am, etc., AND. D. WHITE. DEATH OF KING ALBERT OF SAXONY. Mr. White to Mr. Hay. [Telegram.-Paraphrase.] EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES, Berlin, June 20, 1902. (Mr. White reports the death on June 19 of King Albert of Saxony. He states that the United States was represented at the King's jubilee, and inquires whether he shall attend the funeral, to be held at Dresden on June 23.) Mr. Hay to Mr. White [Telegram.-Paraphrase.] DEPARTMENT OF STATE, (Mr. Hay states that Mr. White may attend the funeral of the late King of Saxony, to be held at Dresden, representing the President of the United States.) Mr. White to Mr. Hay. No. 1981.] EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES, SIR: I have the honor to report that, pursuant to your cabled dispatch of the 20th instant, I attended the funeral of the late King Albert of Saxony, at Dresden, on Monday evening, June 23; also the "vigils" on Tuesday afternoon, June 24, and the requiem on Wednesday morning, June 25, Mr. Jackson, the first secretary of the embassy, accompanying me. The services were imposing and the attendance remarkable, among those who were present being the German Emperor, the Emperor of Austria-Hungary, with various other rulers in person or by their representatives. The most impressive feature was the evident regret of the people at large, represented by immense crowds of men and women in mourning in the streets of Dresden. The late King, though by no means a genius, or even a man of remarkable ability, was an excellent soldier during the Franco Prussian war, a wise, conscientious, and careful administrator, and a German patriot. Under his constitutional rule his country has grown in wealth and prosperity, and his beautiful capital of Dresden has been greatly enriched with additions to its provision for education, collections in science and art, galleries and public buildings of various sorts, and works of utility. He also rendered very remarkable services to the peace of Europe as the main agent in reconciling Germany and Austria, also in bringing about a better understanding between Prussia and Denmark, and fairly satisfactory relations between the present German Emperor and the late Prince Bismarck. One point of interest to our Government is that he was always especially kind and courteous to the representatives of the very large and respectable American colony at Dresden. On Tuesday morning I was received by the present King George in special audience and expressed to him the sympathy of the President for him and for the Saxon people, as also the President's best wishes for himself and his Kingdom. He was very courteous and returned friendly wishes and assurances to the President and to the American people. The present King is a brother of the late King and, so far as can now be seen, is likely to continue in the course marked out by his predecessor, whom, in a general way, he seems to resemble. I remain, etc., AND. D. WHite. Count von Quadt to Mr. Hay. IMPERIAL GERMAN EMBASSY, Mr. SECRETARY OF STATE: As your excellency is doubtless aware, the President of the United States caused the expression of his sympathy on account of the death of His Majesty King Albert to be conveyed to His Majesty the King of Saxony by Dr. Andrew D. White, United States ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary at Berlin, together with his congratulations on His Majesty's accession to the throne. I have the honor, in accordance with His Majesty's wishes, most respectfully to request your excellency to convey His Majesty's warmest thanks to the President for this manifestation of his friendship, whereby His Majesty was deeply touched. Accept, etc., A. QUADT. DEFILEMENT OF UNITED STATES COAT OF ARMS AT BAMBERG. No. 1368.] Mr. Hay to Mr. White. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, SIR: I inclose copies of two dispatches from the consul-general at Frankfort-on-the-Main, relative to the defilement of the coat of arms of the United States at the United States consulate at Bamberg. A new coat of arms will be sent for the use of the consulate at Bamberg, and you will ask for its admission free of duty. |