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Same subject. Confirms above telegram and incloses note from foreign office. Protection of Robert Beck, a Swiss citizen, by United States officials in Colombia. Recites grievances of Beck resulting from seizure by Colombian Government of mules and other property, and asks that proper steps for redress be taken by United States legation. Same subject. States that United States minister reports that everything possible was done by him in the matter and calls attention to the fact that good offices only can be used. .do... Referendum and initiative. Exhaustive report June 13

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Passport application of Meta Schwarz, born in
Germany and residing without the United
States at the time of her father's naturalization,
submits for instructions.
Referendum and initiative. Commends care
shown in preparation of report on.
Passport application of Meta Schwarz.
distinction between meaning of "dwelling",
and "residing" in the United States.
Execution in Switzerland of judgment of a Mas-
sachusetts court. Reports that Swiss authori-
ties will grant if the United States will guaran-
tee reciprocal action in similar cases.
Passport application of Bernhard Kaufmann.
Reports grounds of refusal to issue.

Execution in Switzerland of judgment of a Mas-
sachusetts court. States that assurance of reci-
procity can not be given. Cites opinion
of supreme court of Massachusetts in a similar

case.

Passport application of Bernhard Kaufmann.
Approves refusal to issue.

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Mr. Adee to Mr. Eddy (telegram).

Same to same (telegram)

Same subject. Reports action of various foreign
ministers.

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.do... Same subject. States that missionary board, nor United States, will pay ransom; that friends of Miss Stone are endeavoring to raise money. ....do... Same subject. Instructs to say that United States expects Miss Stone's deliverance will be brought about by Turkish Government. Same subject. States that mission board re- 1008 ports that ransom will be raised, and expresses appreciation of efforts of legation and foreign ministers.

Same to same (telegram).

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Mr. Eddy to Mr. Hay....... Dec. 4 Same subject. Incloses an account of manner in

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which Colonel Singe's ransom was paid and his
release by Greek brigands effected some twen-
ty-five years ago.

Same to same (telegram)... Dec. 12

Same subject. Reports that he intends to make
another effort to effect Miss Stone's release for
$66,000.

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Abduction by brigands of Miss Ellen M. Stone,
an American missionary. States that Depart-
ment has not at its disposal any greater sum
than that previously advised of, and would not
advise the raising of more.

Same subject. Reports resumption and progress
of negotiations with brigands.
Same subject. Reports that arrangements con-
cluded with brigands by the commission have
been approved as the best obtainable, and
reports dispositions made for the forwarding of
ransom. Incloses correspondence.

Same to same (telegram)... Jan. 28 Same subject. Reports temporary interruption

Same to same (telegram) .. Feb. 3

Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman.. Feb. 10 Mr Leishman to Mr Hay Feb. 12 (telegram).

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of negotiations.

Same subject. Reports resumption of negotia

tions.

Passport application of Assadur H. Kludjian.
Discusses question, and approves refusal to issue.
Abduction by brigands of Miss Ellen M. Stone,
an American missionary. Reports payment of

ransom.

Same subject. Explains difficulties which cause
delay in release of Miss Stone.

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Same subject. Reports release of Miss Stone..... Feb 26 Same subject. Extends congratulations on effected release of Miss Stone.

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143 Mr Leishman to Mr. Hay.. Mar 1

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(telegram).

Same subject. Commends exceptional services
of Interpreter Gargiulo and Second Dragoman
Lemmi in the negotiations that culminated in
Miss Stone's release, and acknowledges assist-
ance rendered by the British embassy and
consuls.

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Same subject. Reports that the President's congratulatory telegram to the Sultan was highly gratifying to the latter and will be productive of beneficial effects.

Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman.. Apr. 25 Restrictions on American life insurance com

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Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay.. June 9

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Mr. Hill to Mr. Leishman July 9 (telegram).

Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay July 11 (telegram).

Same to same

July 24

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

Same to same (telegram)... Aug. 11

Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman..

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panies in Turkey. Incloses correspondence
and instructs to report.

Abduction by brigands of Miss Ellen M. Stone,
an American missionary. Instructs to express
appreciation of services of persons mentioned
in dispatch No. 143, Mar. 1.
Protection of Cuban interests by United States
consular officials. Incloses notes to minister
for foreign affairs relative to.
Restrictions on American life- insurance com-
panies in Turkey. Reports that restrictions
are not discriminatory and have been repre-
sented against by European representatives,
but without success. Incloses correspondence.
Same subject. Reports that matter could be ar-
ranged by foreign insurance companies agree-
ing to make slight concessions.
Same subject. Advises of seizure of policies of
New York Life Insurance Co. and instructs to
investigate and use good offices.

Same subject. Acknowledges above telegram
and reports that demand has been made for
return of policies.

Protection of American interests by British vice-
consul at Bitlis. Incloses letter from United
States consul at Erzerum requesting.
Friction between the United States minister and
the grand vizier. Reports details of, and re-
quests permission to demand passports unless
affairs are satisfactorily adjusted.
Same subject. Reports advances made by the
Sultan, and expresses conviction that good re-
sults will ensue from firm stand taken.
..do... 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 forego-
ing 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 Government of
Turkey.

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Mr Adee to Mr. Leishman
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Same subject. Expresses gratification at settle-
ment reached and instructs as to future pro-
cedure.

Same subject. Reports that the Sultan promises
settlement of all pending questions.
Same subject and tenor

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Same subject. Acknowledges above telegram
with thanks.

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Restrictions on American life insurance com-
panies in Turkey. Incloses correspondence
with agents of New York Life Insurance Com-
pany regarding apparent discrimination in
favor of English and German companies.
Protection of Cuban interests by United States
consuls. Reports unsatisfactory interview
with minister for foreign affairs regarding.
Restrictions on American life insurance compa-
nies in Turkey. Acknowledges dispatch No.
258, August 26, and approves course reported.
Sept. 25 Treaty of 1830. Interpretation of Article IV.
Acknowledges dispatch No. 268, September 3,
and approves course reported.
Protection of American interests by British vice-
consul at Bitlis. Reports that authorization
has been granted for.

Mr. Adee to Mr. Eddy...... Sept. 20

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22 Mr. Eddy to Mr. Hay.

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Same subject. Reports that Venezuelan Government protests against clearance of the Viking | by United States consul at Port of Spain. Same subject. Instructs to inform Venezuelan Government that the United States declines to recognize the closure of a port unless supported by an effective blockade.

Same subject. For reasons stated, instructs to request that the vessel be cleared with innocent cargo.

Same subject. Incloses correspondence with foreign office. Renewal of diplomatic relations between Venezuela and France. Incloses text of protocol. Threatened seizure of the Viking. Reports that clearance will be issued by Venezuelan consul. Same subject and tenor. Reports in detail... Protection of Cuban interests by United States consular officials. Reports consent of Venezuela.

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Same subject. Reports that he has been notified of blockade of certain ports, but doubts its efficiency.

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Same subject. Reports that blockade is not effective.

Same subject. Incloses decree on lines of above telegram.

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Same subject. Reports having outlined policy of United States in regard to blockade by de

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