Mr. de Margerie to Mr. Hay. July 24 492 Mr. Hill to Mr. de Margerie. July 31 Mr. de Margerie to Mr. Hay. Aug. 3

Same to same (telegram)... Aug. 7

496 Mr. Adee to Mr.de Margerie. Aug. 11 Same to same....

497

Mr. Hay to Mr. Porter

do

Complaints of alleged violation, at Pacific coast
ports, of consular convention between the
United States and France. Refers to previous
correspondence; calls attention to fresh in-
stances of disregard of the convention by au-
thorities in San Francisco, and asks that effect-
ive measures be taken to put an end to the
laches of the Federal and State authorities,
and the practices of the boarding masters.
Volcanic eruption at Martinique. By instruc-
tion of President of France, conveys thanks for
assistance rendered by the United States to
sufferers from.

Complaints of alleged violation, at Pacific coast
ports, of consular convention between the
United States and France. States that Mr.
Cambon's note of May 12 has been brought to
attention of the governor of California.
Volcanic eruption at Martinique. Expresses
thanks for assistance rendered by the United

States to sufferers from.
Same subject. Acknowledges above telegram
and conveys assurance of sentiments of esteem.

Protection of Cuban interests by United States
consular officials. Reports assent of France.
Volcanic eruption at Martinique. Transmits re-
port of officer in charge of supplies donated to
sufferers from.

Same subject. Conveys thanks for assistance
rendered to sufferers from.

Same subject. Above note has been made known
to persons who rendered assistance,
Complaints of alleged violation, at Pacific coast
ports, of consular convention between the
United States and France. Calls attention to
fresh infractions of the convention by police
authorities at San Francisco.
Protection of French cable in Haiti by United
States officials. Requests that instructions be
given for.

Same subject. States that Navy Department has
issued proper instructions.
Complaints of alleged violation, at Pacific coast
ports, of consular convention between the
United States and France. States that com-
plaint of Aug, 3 has been brought to attention
of the Attorney-General and the governor of
California.
do... Jews in Roumania. Discriminations against,
condition of helplessness to which they are
reduced, and objection of United States Gov-
ernment to immigration of such persons. In
connection with pending naturalization treaty
with Roumania, discusses at length the fore-
going questions, and appeals to the principles
laid down in the treaty of Berlin for ameliora-
tion of said conditions. Instructs to present
above considerations to the minister for for-
eign affairs.

To the commercial agreement of May 28, 1898.
Text.
Complaints of alleged violation, at Pacífic coast
ports, of consular convention between the
United States and France. Incloses newspaper
item relating to an action brought in the Fed-
eral court at San Francisco to have the con-
vention declared unconstitutional, and asks
that steps be taken for its vindication in the
courts.

402

413

404

413

413

417

414

415

416

404

417

418

405

42

418

405

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Accident to President Roosevelt.
on escape from injury.
Same subject. Expresses appreciation for above

Felicitations

419

419

Mr. de Margerie to Mr. Hay. Sept. 25 Volcanic eruption at Martinique. Reiterates

thanks of his Government for assistance ren-
dered sufferers from.

Jews in Roumania. Discriminations against;
condition of helplessness to which they are re-
duced, and objection of United States Govern-
ment to immigration of such persons. Reports
that Department's circular of Aug. 12 has
been handed to the minister for foreign affairs,
who evinced interest.
Volcanic eruption at Martinique. Acknowledg
ing note of Sept. 25.

Passport erroneously issued to G. L. Rosenbaum
without proof of his father's naturalization.
Special passports not to be issued by diplomatic
representatives abroad. Calls attention to.

GERMANY.

416

420

416

420

Mr. White to Mr. Hay...... Feb.
Mr. Hay to Mr. White.... .. Feb. 15

1844

1299

1865

1866

Same to same

7 Expulsion of Peter Mikolainis, and reasons therefor, reported.

Passport application of Schabsel Reif. Approves course reported in dispatch No. 1836, Jan. 27. Mr. White to Mr. Hay. .. Feb. 26 Passport application of Joseph Duff. Reports grounds for refusal to issue.

.do... Restoration of Tientsin to Chinese authorities.

.do...

Reports that minister for foreign affairs declares that he concurs in views of the United States, but that China should first give pecuniary guarantee that the improvement of the Peiho River shall be carried out.

Same subject. Refers to above dispatch, and incloses note from foreign office confirming views therein reported.

Mar. 5 Foreign policy of Germany. Résumé of speeches of Chancellor Count Bülow relative to China, visit of Prince Henry of Prussia to the United States, war in South Africa, etc.

1886

Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay.... Mar. 12

Visit of Prince Henry of Prussia to the United
States. Incloses article from the North German
Gazette, reports generally favorable impres
sion, and comments on probable effect of.
Same subject. Reports impressions in Govern-
ment circles, and quotes telegram of the Prince
to the embassy.
Passport application of Joseph Duff. Approves
action reported in dispatch No. 1865, Feb. 26.
Foreign debt of Guatemala. Invites concurrence
of the United States in new arrangement pro-
posed by the committee of bondholders in
London.

Same subject. Communicates memorandum to
effect that the United States is averse to joining
in any coercive action, but will reserve for
United States citizens all rights secured by any
such action.

Expulsion of Albert and Nathan Eisemann. Gives particulars of case and reports that a postponement was all that embassy could ob

tain.

185

26

450

1961 Same to same..

Memorandum from State

...do. May 31

429

428

Department.

Mr. Hay to Mr. White (telegram).

June 4

452

452

Same subject. Confirms above telegram.
Protection of German interests at Bocas del Toro
by United States naval officials. States that
Navy Department has given proper instructions.
Expulsion of Albert and Nathan Eisemann. In-
structs to request revocation of order if there is
probability of its being granted.

Same subject. Instructs to endeavor to obtain
from German Government, if decree of expul-
sion is to stand, some statement which will re-
lieve the Eisemanns of imputation of improper
conduct.

Same subject. Reports efforts of embassy and
probability of nothing but an extension of per-
mission to remain being secured. Adverts to
feeling already aroused when matter was made
known to the embassy.

452

June 14 Same subject. Reports that application for ex-
tension of time until April, 1903, has been made.
Death of King Albert of Saxony. Reports, and
inquires if he shall attend funeral.

454

429

.do...

July 5

Expulsion of Albert and Nathan Eisemann. Re- 455
ports that permission to remain until April 1,
1903, has been granted.

1309 Same to same.

Count von Quadt to Mr. Hay July 21 1377 Mr. Hill to Mr. White............... July 29

Death of King Albert of Saxony. Conveys thanks
for expressions of sympathy of United States.
Defilement of United States coat of arms at Bam-
berg. Incloses dispatch from commercial agent
at Bamberg regarding.
Same subject and tenor.

Military-service case of Eugene Herr, report on....
Expulsion of Leo Hess reported..

Defilement of United States coat of arms at Bain-
berg. Reports conversation at foreign office
regarding the incident, and states that a new
shield will be admitted duty free and ceremo-
niously put in place.
Expulsion of Albert and Nathan Eisemann. Re-
ports that the disparaging words in order of
expulsion will probably be expurgated.
Jews in Roumania, discriminations against;
condition of helplessness to which they are re-
duced, and objection of United States Govern-
ment to immigration of such persons. In con-
nection with pending naturalization treaty
with Roumania, discusses at length the fore-
going questions, and appeals to the principles
laid down in the treaty of Berlin for ameliora-
tion of said conditions. Instructs to present
above considerations to minister for foreign
affairs.

Defilement of United States coat of arms at Bam-
berg. Reports that new coat of arms has been
admitted duty free and will be held at embassy
until arrangements are made for the replacing
of it.

430

433

435

461

457

436

456

42

437

Restrictions on sojourn in their country of origin
of Germans naturalized in the United States.
Reports conversation had at the foreign office
in support of their rights under the treaty.
Aug. 20 Protection of German interests at Bocas del Toro
by United States naval officials. Conveys thanks
for.
.....do... Expulsion of Albert and Nathan Eisemann. Re-
ports publication of official announcement that
expulsion was for no other reason than non-
performance of military service, and that the
Eisemanns will be permitted to remain at
Frankfort until April next.

1398

The German Emperor to
President Roosevelt (tel-
egram).

Expulsion of Charles von Oehsen (Carl), Christian
Markhoff and family, and Henry Blohm re-
ported.

Defilement of United States coat of arms at Bam-
berg. Department is gratified at friendly spirit
shown by German Government in adjustment
of matter.

Expulsion of Charles von Oehsen reported..
Jews in Roumania, discriminations against: con-
dition of helplessness to which they are re-
duced, and objections of United States Gov-
ernment to immigration of such persons. Re-
ports having delivered instruction of Aug. 11
to foreign office.

Restrictions on sojourn in their country of origin
of Germans naturalized in the United States.
Approves action in bringing matter to atten-
tion of foreign office, and points out limitations
of right of expulsion.

Accident to President Roosevelt. Congratula-
tions on escape from injury.

Sept. 4

President Roosevelt to the
German Emperor (tele-
gram).

Mr. Adee to Mr. Jackson... Sept. 5 Expulsion of Albert and Nathan Eisemann,

Acknowledges dispatch No. 2039, Aug. 20, and states that incident may be considered closed. Passport application of Gustav Frank Eichborn. Reports refusal to issue.

Relations of Germany with Haiti. Reports impression made by and comments on the sinking of the insurgent vessel Crête à Pierrot by a German war vessel.

442

456

449

442

Passport application of Gustav Frank Eichborn.
Approves refusal to issue.

Relations of Germany with Haiti. Recites cor-
respondence with United States minister to
Haiti in regard to closure of Haitian ports, and
states that Navy Department will be requested
to protect neutral vessels if blockade is found
inffective.

Sept. 30 Military-service cases of Ferdinand Herman
Grenzer, Henry Honebein, George Soelhke,
Gustav Meineke, and George Dickmann (Dieck-
mann) reported.

Oct. 16

Oct. 18
..do...

Oct. 25
Nov. 3

Defilement of United States coat of arms at Bam-
berg. Reports ceremonies attending installa-
tion of new coat of arms.
Same subject and tenor..

Claims on account of military operations con-
ducted in Samoa in 1899. Preliminary decision
of the King of Sweden and Norway as arbitra-
tor.

Expulsion of Mads Peder L. Fysant reported.. Defilement of United States coat of arms at Bamberg. Expresses gratification at satisfactory closing of incident.

Expulsion of Samuel Samuel reported..