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

1904. Feb. 8

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

Feb. 9

294 Same to same

Feb. 10

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

Neutrality of China in the war between Russia
and Japan. Proposal of the United States for
an international arrangement to secure the.
Same subject. The proposal of the United States
is agreeable to the German Government.
Same subject. Confirms above telegram in de-
tail and incloses copy of his note to the foreign
office.
...do... Same subject. Department will at once commu-
nicate the views of the United States to all
neutral signatories of the protocol of Peking.
Same subject. The German representatives at
St. Petersburg, Tokyo, and Peking will be at
once instructed in the sense of the United
States proposal.

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

Feb. 11

Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower (tele- Feb. 15
gram).

Same subject. Instructs to convey to the Em-
peror the appreciation of the President.

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Same to same

Same subject. Reports compliance with above
telegram and transmits gratification of the
Emperor.

Same subject. Reports that the German Gov-
ernment is gratified that the proposal of the
United States has been so generally accepted
in principle by the powers.
Fine imposed upon Emil Vibert for nonperform-
ance of military service. Reports the circum-
stances connected with the case and incloses
correspondence.

Apr. 26 Passport application of Robert Albert Böker.
Instructs to recall the embassy's refusal to
issue a passport upon the.

May 5

May 13

May 27

Fine imposed upon Emil Vibert. Department is
of opinion that intervention in Vibert's behalf
would be successful if, in addition to his Ameri-
can citizenship, it was based on forfeiture of his
German allegiance under the German law of
June 1, 1870.

Passport application of Robert Albert Böker.
Gives reasons for refusal of passport and asks
further instruction.

Fine imposed on Emil Vibert. The German Gov-
ernment holds that the German law of 1870 can
not be applied in this case, and that the natur-
alization treaties between Germany and the
United States do not apply to Alsace and Lor-
raine.

Passport application of Robert Albert Böker.
The applicant's father having forfeited his
right to protection as an American citizen, the
refusal of the passport seems to be proper.
Fine imposed on Emil Vibert. The minister for
foreign affairs suggests that Vibert address a
petition to the Emperor for the annulment of
the fine and release from German allegiance.
Same subject. Approves his course as reported
in his No. 368.

Same subject. If Vibert sends a petition to the
embassy, the same may be forwarded to the
foreign office with the statement that such ac-
tion does not concede the German contention
that the naturalization treaties do not apply to
Alsace and Lorraine.

Neutrality of Germany in the war between Rus-
sia and Japan. Reports that the Russian war
vessels which took refuge at Tsingtau have
been disarmed by the German authorities.
Passport obtained fraudulently by Josef Henry
Tetz. Reports circumstances connected with
the case and incloses the passport and corre-
spondence.

Same subject. Instructs to inform the German
authorities that Tetz is not an American citi-
zen and that the passport has been withdrawn.

GREAT BRITAIN.

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Delimitation of the Alaska boundary. Announces
that the Canadian government is ready to enter
into arrangements for the.
Protection of the British vice-consulate at Santo
Domingo. Conveys the thanks of the British
Government for the.

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Delimitation of the Alaska boundary. Mr. O. H.
Tittmann, superintendent of the Coast and
Geodetic Survey, has been designated as the
United States representative on the Delimita-
tion Commission.

Neutrality of China in the war between Russia
and Japan. Proposal of the United States for
an international arrangement to secure the.
Same subject, The British Government asks to
be informed whether Manchuria is included in
the phrase "neutrality of China."
Same subject. The United States seeks by its
proposal to secure the smallest possible area of
hostilities and the largest possible area of neu-
trality.

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Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay (telegram).

1904. Feb. 11

Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate (telegram).

Feb. 12

Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay (telegram).

Feb. 13

Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate (telegram).

Feb. 15

1346

Mr. White to Mr. Hay

Apr. 13

1420

Mr. Hay to Mr. White (tele- Apr. 20 gram).

Mr. White to Mr. Hay (tele- Apr. 27 gram).

Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay (tel- May 27 egram).

Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate (telegram).

May 31

Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay (telegram).

June 3

Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate (tel-
egram).
Mr. White to Mr. Hay (tele-
gram).

June 13

July 13

Same subject. The British Governmant approves
in principle the proposal of the United States,
but suggests a qualification in regard to the
description of the area to be neutralized.
Same subject. Japan accepts the principle of
China's neutrality provided Russia does so.
The delimitation of the area of hostilities can
not be attempted, and an identic note by the
powers is not necessary.

Same subject. The British representatives at St.
Petersburg, Tokyo, and Peking have been in-
structed in the sense of his telegram of the
11th instant.

Same subject. Instructs to express to Lord Lans-
downe cordial appreciation.
Newfoundland fisheries, agreement between
France and Great Britain relating to the. In-
closes copy of.

Contraband of war. Informs him that war cor-
respondents using wireless telegraph within
the zone of operations of the Russian fleet will
be treated as spies and vessels with such appa-
ratus will be seized.

Same subject. Reports that the British Govern-
ment has made reservations similar to those of
the United States.

Abduction of Ion Perdicaris by bandits in Mo-
госсо. Transmits the conditions for the release
of Perdicaris and Varley insisted upon by the
brigand.

Same subject. Thanks to the foreign office for
communicating the information from Tangier.
Contraband of war. Lord Lansdowne desires to
exchange views with the Government of the
United States on the Russian order making
every kind of fuel contraband of war.
Same subject. Instructions on his telegram of
the 3d instant were mailed on the 10th.
Protection of seals in the North Pacific Ocean.
At the request of the Russian and Japanese
Governments measures have been taken by the
British Government to patrol the region of the
Commander Islands for the.

Same subject. The British Government requests
to be informed what measures, if any, the
United States proposes to take for the protec-
tion of seals.

Same subject. Instructs to ascertain whether
the British Government is willing to enter in-
to a reciprocal agreement relating to seal
poachers.

Same subject. The British Government agrees
to a reciprocal arrangement.
Contraband of war. The Government of the
United States thinks that the sinking of the
Knight Commander was not justified. Cites
authorities.

Protection of seals. Informs him of the accep-
tance by Russia of the proposal that American
vessels patrol the prohibited zone.
Contraband of war. Incloses correspondence
with the foreign office giving the views of the
British Government on the subject.
Same subject. The British foreign office desires
to know the views of the United States on the
sinking of the Knight Commander and the dep-
redations of the Russian volunteer fleet.
Protection of seals. The British and Russian
Governments have come to an agreement re-
lating to the protection of seals.
Same subject. The British-Russian agreement
extends over the whole prohibited zone.
Contraband of war. It is deemed inadvisable to
express an opinion in reply to telegram of the
3d instant.

.do... Protection of seals. The commander of the
American patrol vessel will be instructed in
regard to the area within which to confine his
operations.

Same to same (telegram)... Aug. 9

Contraband of war. Requests a copy of the
representations made by the British Govern-

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GREAT BRITAIN-Continued.

No.

From and to whom.

Date.

Subject.

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

1904. Aug. 10

Mr. Adee to Mr. Choate
(telegram).

Aug. 25

Oct. 1

Oct. 15

Same subject. Lord Lansdowne protested ver-
bally against the contentions of the Russian
Government and its harsh mode of enforcing
the same.

Protection of seals. The American cruiser Buffalo
has been ordered to patrol the waters of the
Commander Islands.

Delimitation of the Alaska boundary. Incloses
the report of Messrs. King and Tittmann. The
Canadian government is satisfied with the pro-
posed line. Asks whether the United States
will agree thereto.

Protection of seals. Incloses a report from the
British patrol vessel.

Nov. 25 Firing on British fishing vessels by Russian war
vessels. Agreement for an international com-
mission of inquiry.

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Currency of Guatemala. Incloses decree fixing
the relative value of, and his note to the for-
eign office.
Claims of Mrs. Charles W. Renton, Ella Miller
Renton, and Jacob Baiz against Honduras.
Reviews the Renton claims and instructs him
to ask for settlement.
Currency of Guatemala. Incloses letters from
the Secretary of the Treasury and G. Amsinck
& Co., and asks for further report.
Same subject. Incloses further correspondence
and instructs him to make proper representa-
tions against the application of the decree to
debts due American citizens.

Same subject. Reports that danger of an inter-
pretation inimical to American interests of the
decree has been removed by the prompt action
of the legation.

May 18 Treaty of nonintervention and arbitration be-
tween Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, and
Salvador. Incloses copy.

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Jan.

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589

Mr. Loomis to Mr. Powell.. Jan. 8

Mr. Loomis to Mr. Terres... Jan. 14

Jan. 16
Feb. 8

License tax imposed on American citizens in
Haiti. Incloses copy of the law relating to,
and protest against the same by C. Lyon Hall
& Co.
Same subject. The United States insists upon
the observance by Haiti of the treaty with the
United States.

Same subject. Incloses further correspondence,
protest, etc.

Same subject. The view of the Haitian secretary
of state for foreign relations in the interpreta-
tion of the treaty can not be accepted. Cites
authorities.

Same subject. Reports that additional protests
have been filed in the legation by American
merchants at Port au Prince.

Same subject. The Department can no longer
engage in the discussion of the question, which
must be considered as settled.
Same subject. Instructs him to insist upon the
observance by Haiti of the letter and spirit of
the treaty between the two countries.
Same subject. No reply has as yet been received
from the foreign office.

Same subject. Incloses note from the foreign
office acquiescing in the demand of the United
States.

....do... Same subject. Incloses his note to the foreign
office informing the same that the question
must be considered as settled.

Mr. Hay to Mr. Powell..... Feb. 27

Same subject. The reply of the Haitian Govern-
ment is regarded as a substantial acceptance
of the interpretation placed upon the treaty by
the United States.
Annexation of, or protectorate over, the Domin-
ican Republic by the United States. Quotes
treaty between Haiti and the Dominican Repub-
lic wherein the countries pledge themselves to
maintain the integrity of their territories.
Denial of license to do business to American cit-
izens. Incloses protests of American citizens
relating to.

Same subject. Incloses additional protests .
License tax imposed on American citizens. Re-
ports that a higher license will be no longer
demanded of Americans in business, but that
the restrictions connected with obtaining the
licenses have not been removed.
Naturalization treaty. Text.

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Denial of license, etc. Instructs to request the
Haitian Government to grant the licenses with-
out further delay, on terms consistent with
treaty obligations.

Same subject. Licenses have been granted and
the matter may be considered as settled.
Denunciation of the treaty of 1864. Acknowledges
his note of the 7th instant giving notice of.
Claim of Hall or Weyman. Announces settle-
ment of.

Exclusion of Syrians from Haiti. Incloses copy
of a law recently passed by the legislature for
the.

Protection of naturalized American citizens of
Syrian origin. Reports an attempt to mob cer-
tain Syrians, American citizens, and his efforts
in their behalf.
Exclusion of Syrians. Incloses his note to the
foreign office informing the same that the
United States Government can not permit any
discrimination against any of its citizens.

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