Correspondence with the minister for foreign
affairs in regard to the display of flags on anni-
versaries.
Celebration of the Fourth of July in Mexico.....
Transmitting copy of a letter from the Navy De-
partiment making acknowledgments for the
valuable assistance of Lieutenant-Commander
Greene, United States Navy, in his survey on
the coast of Mexico.
Arrival in Mexico and reception of Ramon Uriarte,
envoy extraordinary and minister plenipoten-
tiary of Guatemala, charged with adjusting
the question of the boundary-limits between
the two republics; question as to situation of
the boundary-line between the United States
and Mexico; English bondholders.
Murder of two American citizens, John W. Dun-
bar and Adolphus Straus.

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recent murder of American citizens.
Urging the punishment of the murderers of the
Rev. John L. Stephens.

Action of the Mexican authorities in regard to

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Opening of the Mexican Congress; speech of the
president; political troubles in Oaxaca; resig-
nation of General Benarides, minister to Ger-
many; continued incursions of the Apaches
into Sonora; proceedings of the Mexican-border
commission; celebration of the anniversary of
Mexican independence.

2 Inclosing articles from Mexican newspapers re-
specting rumored negotiations for the cession
of territory by Mexico to the United States.
Protest against the incursion of Colonel McKenzie
and his command into Mexican territory.
May 5 Depredations of Apache Indians in Sonora..

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1 Mr. Westenberg to Mr. Fish Nov. 5 Making inquiries respecting a supposed stipula.
tion in several extradition treaties of the United
States.
Abolition of discriminating duties in the Dutch
East Indies; hope expressed that the United
States Government would remove discriminat-
ing duties on Dutch East Indian produce.

Mr. Fish to Mr. Westenberg Nov. 12 Replying to the inquiries in the minister's note of

Communicating certain inquiries of the Secretary
of the Treasury respecting Mr. Westenberg's
notes of the 19th February and 10th November.

Replying to the inquiries of the United States
Treasury Department respecting the abolition of
discriminating duties in the Dutch East Indies.
Mar. 11 Suggesting the expediency of an arrangement by
which judgments rendered by courts in one
country may be carried into effect in another.
Same subject; the suggestion of the minister will
receive consideration.
Abolition of discriminating duties on the produce
of countries east of the Cape of Good Hope so
far as they affect the commerce of the Nether-
lands.

Mr. Fish to Mr. Westenberg Mar. 19 do May 6

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June 4

Not thought best to attempt an arrangement such
as that proposed by the government of the
Netherlands, by which judgments rendered by
courts in one country may be carried into effect
in another.

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535 General Sickles to Mr. Fish. Oct. 27 Inclosing copy of a decree announcing the visit of

the minister of ultramar to Cuba and Porto
Rico.

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Strength of the Spanish navy
Atrocities of the civil war in Spain..

Aug. 27
Sept. 16

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Mr. Cadwalader to Mr. Cush- Oct. 7

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Oct. 20

Results of the conscription; the military situation.
Official contradiction of the rumor respecting the
cession of Puerto Rico to Germany.
Inclosing copy of a letter from Admiral Polo de
Bernabé to El Gobierno, declaring the corre
spondence respecting Puerto Rico, attributed
to him by a New York journal, to be a forgery
and a falsehood.

Approving the minister's course respecting the
alleged transfer of Puerto Rico to Germany.
Admiral Polo's letter respecting the correspond-
ence attributed to him by the Freeman's Jour-

nal.
Feb. 19 Inclosing translation of a memorandum addressed
by the executive power of Spain to foreign
powers.

Señor Ulloa to Admiral Polo May 22 de Bernabé.

Circular addressed to the diplomatic representa-
tives of Spain, inclosing the manifesto addressed
by the new ministry to the Spanish republic.

CORRESPONDENCE RESPECTING THE STEAMER VIRGINIUS.
I.-Correspondence with the legation of the United States at Madrid.

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The summary proceedings demand investigation
as inhuman; reparation will be required if
American citizens have been wrongfully exe
cuted.

General Sickles to Mr. Fish. Nov. 7 Reporting his interviews with Mr. Carvajal and

with President Castelar; the latter had ordered
that no person be executed without authority of
Cortes; General Sickles expresses satisfaction.
Mr. Fish's telegram of 7th communicated to min-
ister of state; Spanish government would spon-
taneously do all required by public law and treaty
obligation.

Nov. 8 Spanish government regrets execution of four pris-
oners; further orders sent to stay proceedings.
Νον. 8 Detailed account of interview with minister of
state; Minister of state says no formal demand
will be necessary on the part of the United
States; Spanish government will at once take
up the question and decide it; the case of the
Deerhound cited; the same principles will be
applied to the Virginius; imperative orders
sent from Madrid to cease proceedings.
No detailed report yet received from captain-
general.

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Νον. 11

Mr. Fish to General Sickles. Nov. 11 (Telegram.)

Has asked that consul may confer with American
citizens, prisoners at Santiago.
Havana Official Bulletin of 5th says communication
with Santiago interrupted; voluntary restora-
tion of vessel and tender of reparation expected.
Accounts from Havana of execution of captain
and thirty-six of crew and eighteen others; if
correct, General Sickles to protest against the
act as brutal and barbarous, and ample repara-
tion will be demanded; confidentially informed
that doubts exist as to right of Virginius to
carry the flag.
With copies of telegrams commenting on the
proceedings; course of Spanish government ac-
cepted as evidence of willingness to administer
justice; condemnation of the act should be
followed by punishment; instructed to say so
to Spanish government, and that this Govern-
ment fears that Spain cannot control the insur-
rection of the Casino Espagnole; awaiting in-
formation as to Virginius.

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Mr. Fish to General Sickles.

Nov. 15

(Telegram.)

Nov. 15

An ill-tempered reply, rejecting protest; Spain
would decide questions according to law and
her dignity.

Hall reports fifty-seven more executions, (see
No. 730 post;) if Spain cannot redress these
outrages, United States will; these instruc-
tions to be used cautiously and discreetly.

612 General Sickles to Mr. Fish Nov. 15 Duplicate of protest; receipt of telegrams..

(Telegram.)

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Mr. Fish to General Sickles. Nov. 17 (Telegram.)

General Sickles to Mr. Fish.

Instructing him to cable the text of his corre-
spondence with the Spanish government.
Nov. 17 Transmitting copy of note from Carvajal, stating
that authorities at Santiago have been in-
structed to allow consul to communicate with
American prisoners.

Nov. 18

Transmitting copy of reply of minister of state
to demand for reparation.

Transmitting copy of reply of minister of state
to note of November 16, respecting reports
from Havana. (See No. 616, sa.)

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