Jan. 31

Same to same (telegram)... Feb.

1

Mr. Hay to Mr. Wu

905 Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay.

Feb. 3
Feb.

4

Feb. 5

Feb. 6

Feb.

7

Feb. 11

Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay..... Feb. 15

Feb. 25
Feb. 27

1901.
Mutual embarrassments of United States and
Russian officials at Niuchwang. Conflict be-
tween United States seamen and Russian offi-
cials. Incloses dispatch from United States
ambassador to Russia reporting views of Rus-
sian Government.
Convention and arrangement between Russia
and China respecting Manchuria. Makes rep-
resentations against agreement as contraven-
ing treaties, affecting rights of United States
citizens, and subversive of open-door policy
accepted by Russia and other powers.
Same subject. Transmits memorandum express-
ing views of United States.

Same subject. Incloses copy of note to foreign
office communicating Department's telegram
of Feb. 1, and reports interview with Russian
minister.
Audience of diplomatic corps with Emperor and
Empress Dowager of China, and reception by
the latter of the ladies of the diplomatic corps.
Text of addresses and replies and of the cere-
monial inclosed.

Reform edicts removing prohibition of marriage
between Manchus and Chinese and providing
for selection of students to be sent abroad
transmitted.

Arguments against United States laws for the
exclusion of Chinese. Incloses petition of Chi-
nese Merchants' Association of San Francisco.
Same subject. States that above note has been
communicated to appropriate Senate and
House committees.

Protection denied to H. Krippendorf, who had
merely declared intention to become a citizen
of the United States. Incloses correspondence.
Rehabilitation of Chang Yin-huan. Incloses tel-
egram of thanks from children of Chang.
Question of establishment of United States post-
offices in China, and collection of additional
duty on articles that have already been entered
into China, etc. Incloses dispatch from consul
at Chefoo containing suggestions, expresses
views of Department, instructs to demand that
duty shall not be again collected on articles
purchased in China, and awaits expression of
minister's views.

Mutual embarrassments of United States and Rus-
sian officials at Niuchwang. Incloses copy of
instruction to consul at Niuchwang in regard
to his attitude toward Russian authorities.
Convention and arrangement between Russia
and China respecting Manchuria. Incloses text
of propositions submitted to Russia by Prince
Ch'ing, and points out clauses open to objection.
Protection of native Christians by missionaries.
Incloses accompaniments to dispatch No. 887,
Jan. 21, 1902, from China, showing that Ameri-
can missionaries were not involved in the con-
dition of affairs set forth in Minister Wu's No.
213, of Oct. 25, 1901.
Request of taot'ai of Kiukiang for recall of native
missionaries. Concurs in views expressed in
dispatch No. 890, Jan. 22, 1902, and suggests that
the missionaries give a list of their chapels and
missions.
Mar. 15 Convention and arrangement between Russia
and China respecting Manchuria. Reports that
Russian minister will consent to reduce term
of evacuation to eighteen and perhaps fifteen
months, and that British objections are likely
to be withdrawn.

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226

951

Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay.....

1902. Mar. 19

240

Mr. Wu to Mr. Hay.

Mar. 22

218

Mr. Hay to Mr. Wu..

Mar. 26

956 Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay..... Mar. 27

959

Same to same

Mar. 29

2

494

Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger.....

.do

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8

Riots, uprisings, massacres, etc. Reports origin,
extent, and suppression of uprising in Kwangsi.
Incloses correspondence.

Arguments against United States laws for the
exclusion of Chinese. Asks that his represen-
tations be submitted to Congress.

Same subject. States that above note has been
sent to appropriate Senate and House com-
mittees.

Riots, uprisings, massacres, etc., in province of
Honan, reported.

Student interpreters in China. Expresses regret
at rejection of appropriation for, points out
necessity for such a service, and offers sugges-
tions.

Same subject. Advises of provision made in
diplomatic and consular appropriation bill for.
Mutual embarrassments of United States and
Russian officials at Niuchwang. Incloses dis-
patch from consul reporting good effects pro-
duced by presence of U. S. S. Vicksburg.
Protection denied to H. Krippendorf, who had
merely declared intention to become a citizen
of the United States. Approves action re-
ported in dispatch No. 919, Feb. 15, 1902.

Mr. Bainbridge to Mr. Hay ....do... Convention and arrangement between Russia

and China respecting Manchuria. Reports
signing on April 8 of.

Same subject. Incloses text of convention
Arguments against United States laws for the ex-
clusion of Chinese. Representations against
extension of laws to the Hawaiian and Philip-
pine Islands.

Same subject. States that above note, copy of
which has been sent to the President, was re-
ceived by the Department after the President
had signed the bill referred to.

.do... Question of establishment of United States post-
offices in China, and collection of additional
duty on articles that have already been entered
into China. Advises against establishment of
post-offices, except at Shanghai, and reports
that complaints referred to in instruction No.
468, in regard to collection of duties, do not
appear to be well founded.

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213

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228

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222

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279

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167

May 10

229

Student interpreters in China. Incloses text of regulations of the British service, and offers suggestions in carrying out appropriation of Congress announced in instruction No. 494. May 19 Riots, uprisings, massacres, etc. Refers to dispatch No. 980, and incloses correspondence. ....do... Arguments against United States laws for the exclusion of Chinese. Advances views of his Government on enforcement of treaty, and urges necessity of revision of regulations of immigration bureau.

June 11

Same subject. Acknowledges above note, which
has been laid before the President.
Protection of Cuban interests by United States
consular officials. Reports assent of Chinese
Government. Incloses correspondence.
Restoration of Tientsin to Chinese authorities.
Incloses text of terms proposed by military
commanders, and questions right of a few of
the powers to dictate conditions not contem-
plated in the protocol.

228 Mr. Hay to Mr. Wu

May 26

169

215

218

234

190

Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram).

1035 Same to same..

Exclusion of Chinese. Refusal of Treasury De-
partment to modify certain regulations. Dis-
cusses, and incloses for opinion of Attorney-
General, Treasury circular, which, it is alleged,
imposes upon Chinese laborers leaving United
States, with intention to return, onerous con-
ditions in contravention of treaty stipulations
and law.

June 25 Reception of Rear-Admiral Frederick Rodgers,
U. S. Navy, by the Emperor and Empress
Dowager. Reports, and incloses correspond-

June 28

July 2

Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (tel- ....do... egram).

ence.

Restoration of Tientsih to Chinese authorities.
Recites conditions proposed by diplomatic
corps, in which he and Russian minister re-
fused to join. Gives reasons.

Same subject. Confirms above telegram, gives
particulars, and incloses correspondence.
Same subject. Approves action reported in tel-
egram of June 28, 1902, and instructs to en-
deavor to reach practical adjustment of pro-
tective zone so that China can fulfill demanded
obligation and maintain order therein, and to
refrain from supporting any excessive grants
made by provisional government.

Decree disarming natives of Chihli. Transmits...
....do... Vicarious punishment of relatives in China of

1033 Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay... 541 Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger..

...do.

Chinese naturalized citizens of the United
States. Recites charges made by Bow Wong
Society against Chinese consul at Honolulu,
dwells at length upon facts as substantiated
by investigation, and instructs to present to
the earnest and favorable consideration of the
Chinese Government.

Same subject. Representations on line of above
instruction.

Same subject. States that resignation of consul
at Honolulu has been accepted, and charges
are being investigated.
Restoration of Tientsin to Chinese authorities.
Transmits copy of conditions named by powers.
Same subject. Reports that greatly modified
conditions have been accepted by Chinese
Government, and that transfer will take place
in a month.

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1902. Aug. 11

Aug. 16

Aug. 18

Mr. Wu to Mr. Adee..

Aug. 20

do

Monopoly of camphor trade in Fukien granted
to a Japanese company. Incloses regulations
virtually granting, and correspondence with
consul at Amoy, who has been instructed to
protest under French treaty of 1858,
Vicarious punishment of relatives in China of
Chinese naturalized in the United States. In-
closes copy of his note to Prince Ch'ing making
representations against.

Protection of Chinese at Panama by United
States officials. Incloses copy of latest in-
struction to United States consul-general on
subject, and offers to repeat same.
Monopoly of camphor trade in Fukien granted
to a Japanese company. Incloses copy of his
protest, and reply to same.
Protection of Chinese at Panama by United
States officials. Requests that instructions be
repeated to United States officials.
Admission of Chinese into Cuba. Incloses order
of military governor denying, comments on its
legality and the hardships imposed on Chinese,
and asks that the matter be submitted to the
President.

do... Arguments against United States laws for the
exclusion of Chinese. Comments on Treasury
Department's views, communicated in Depart-
ment's No. 234, July 23, 1902, and expresses re-
gret thereat.

Proclamation denouncing Boxer practices as
heresy transmitted.

Student interpreters in China. Advises of ap-
pointment of four, and incloses their instruc-
tions.

Same subject. Comments on inadequacy of ap-
propriation for, and suggests that houses be
provided and tuition paid by Government.
Riots, uprisings, massacres, etc., at Ch'en-Chow,
in Hunan, reported. Imperial decree inclosed.
Vicarious punishment of relatives in China of
Chinese naturalized citizens of the United
States. Reports that orders have been issued
to local officials to stop. Incloses correspond-
ence with foreign office.
Exclusion of Chinese. Refusal of Treasury De-
partment to modify certain regulations. Ac-
knowledges Department's No. 235, July 31, 1902,
and remarks that Attorney-General's opinion
therein makes it useless to elaborate further
his objections, as it proclaims again a denial of
the ordinary principles of law and equity.
Admission of Chinese into Cuba. States that the
Cuban Congress is free to act in the matter.
Riots, uprisings, massacres, etc., at Ch'en-Chow.
Refers to dispatch No. 1079, Sept. 2, 1902, and in-
closes decree announcing execution of two of
the leaders and directing punishment of two
officials.

Same subject. Reports that rioting in Szechuan
continues, but does not appear to be as serious
as reported. Incloses correspondence.
Commencement of evacuation of Manchuria by
Russia reported.

Vicarious punishment of relatives in China of
Chinese naturalized citizens of the United
States. Acknowledges dispatch No. 1070, Aug.
16, 1902, and approves minister's action.
Commencement of evacuation of Manchuria by
Russia. Confirms his telegram of Sept. 26, 1902.
Incloses report from vice-consul at Niuchwang,
and as that place is to be evacuated within six
months, under the agreement, suggests that a
gunboat be stationed there.

Riots, uprisings, massacres, etc., in Szechuan.
Incloses note from foreign office.
Student interpreters in China. Gives estimate of
cost of tuition.

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CHINA-Continued.

No.

From and to whom.

Date.

Subject.

Monopoly of camphor trade in Fukien granted to
a Japanese company. Approves minister's rep-
resentations to consul at Amoy.
Death of Viceroy Liu K'un-yi. Has conveyed
sympathy of the United States to Chinese Gov-
ernment. Incloses correspondence.
Student interpreters in China. States that ap-
propriation for building and tuition has been
asked for.

Commencement of evacuation of Manchuria by
Russia. Incloses note from Chinese foreign
office advising of.

Same subject. States that Navy Department has
been advised of the expediency of sending a
war vessel to Ninchwang in the early spring.

COLOMBIA.

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1902. Mr. Hay to Mr. Hart (tele- Jan. 22 gram).

Mr. Hart to Mr. Hay (tele-
gram).

Feb. 1

Mr. Hay to Mr. Hart (tele-
gram).

Feb. 8

Mr. Hart to Mr. Hay (tele-
gram).

Seizure of vessels and alleged discriminations
against American enterprises. Instructs to
bring matter to attention of Colombian Gov-
ernment, and request fair treatment of United
States companies.

Same subject. Acknowledges above telegram
and inquires as to amount of indemnity to be
demanded.

Same subject. Directs to make firm demand
without specifying amount of indemnity.
Feb. 15 Same subject. Reports that representations have
been made to Colombian Government in ac-
cordance with Department's instructions.
Same subject. Instructs to demand restitution
of vessels of Fluvial Company and indemnity;
also indemnity for damages to Cartagena-Mag-
dalena Railway Company.

Protection of Roberto Beck, a Swiss citizen, by
United States officials in Colombia. Incloses
correspondence and reports efforts.
Death of President Sanclemente reported.
Reopening of United States missionary schools
at Barranquilla, Bogotá, and Medellin, closed
by Colombian authorities. Incloses correspond-
ence and directs to endeavor to effect.
Right of United States citizens in Colombia as to
expropriation of property, discussed in light of
quoted articles of treaty of 1866 with Great
Britain and Colombian law of 1890.
Death of President Sanclemente. Expresses re-
gret of Department.
Right of United States citizens in Colombia as to
expropriation of property. Comments on ar-
bitrariness and partiality shown by officers of
Colombian Government; reports particularly
cases of Albert B. Dod and Amsinck & Co., and
incloses text of instructions of Colombian Gov-
ernment to its officers regarding aliens.
May 12 Reopening of United States missionary schools at
Barranquilla, Bogotá, and Medellin, closed by
Colombian authorities. Reports that matter
is under investigation, and permission to open
schools at Bogotá and Medellin has been se-
cured.

Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré.... Apr. 28
May 5
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay...

Same subject. Incloses text of note condensed
in above telegram.

Protection of Roberto Beck, a Swiss citizen. Re-
fers to dispatch No. 573, of Feb. 25, and requests
a more complete report.

Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré.... June 5 Right of United States citizens in Colombia as to

expropriation of property. States that rights
are established under article 8 of treaty of 1846
between United States and New Granada, and
that treaty of Colombia with Great Britain
can not be invoked.

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