Same subject. Incloses copy of note to the min- ister for foreign affairs, remonstrating against the suspension of free navigation of the Ama- zon. The measures are inspired by jealousy of alleged American expansion, and began with the granting of the Acre concession to the American syndicate. Incloses opinion of French jurist, L. Renault, and memorandum of the Bolivian minister to the British Govern- ment on the subject.
Same subject. Free navigation of the Amazon River seems, as stated in L. Renault's opinion, to have been established by the constitution of Brazil. Feb. 22 Same subject. Transit duties formally abolished. Cash settlement has been made by Brazil with syndicate. Incloses circular of minister for finance reestablishing free transit as an act of grace to Bolivia.
Mr. Thompson to Mr. Hay.. Apr. 16
Treaty between the United Apr. 30
Mr. Thompson to Mr. Hay.. May 8
Same subject. Incloses reply of minister for for- eign affairs to protest in his dispatch of January 20. It contends that the right to free naviga- tion does not belong to States through which tributaries of the Amazon run unless sanc- tioned by treaty.
Monroe doctrine. Note of the Argentine minis- ter for foreign affairs criticised in Brazil. In- closes newspaper article reflecting general opinion in Brazil.
For the extradition of criminals. Text.....
First annual message of President Rodriguez Alves, with translation of part relating to for- eign relations.
1901. Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay... Oct. 16
Foreign traders in Peking. Incloses correspond- ence with the foreign office relating to the removal of, and the payment of octroi tax on all goods but those certified to be for the use of the legations. Prospects of Peking being made a treaty port discussed.
Same subject. Approves course taken by him...
Citizenship of Mongolian women married to United States citizens. Incloses for Depart- ment's approval his opinion that the women can not acquire United States citizenship, but that the children are citizens. Russian customs and postal service in leased territory and Manchuria. Reports that the Russians are arranging with the Chinese Gov- ernment customs service for Talienwan and interior Manchurian ports similar to the mari- time customs under Russian commissioner; post-offices under the same control. Same subject. Transmits details relating to the subject.
Same subject. So far as disclosed, no ground is afforded for representations. If any danger to American interests should develop, legation may take appropriate action.
Expiatory monument to the memory of Baron von Ketteler, the German minister murdered in Peking. Inauguration of, on January 18 re- ported. Text of inscription, speeches made by officials.
Rebellious movements in the north and south and brigandage in Manchuria. Reports con- dition of affairs. The Imperial Government is confining itself to putting off outbreak by avoiding conflict with the leaders. Feb. 5 Citizenship of Mongolian women married to United States citizens, Approves opinion in his 1169 and cites cases on the construction of the phrase "and who might lawfully be natu- ralized."
Consuls engaged in business. Question as to the right to attend consular meetings, put by the consul at Chefoo, answered in the affirmative. Incloses letters from and to Consul Fowler. Russian customs service in leased territory and Manchuria. Reports that Chinese are resisting Russian scheme, and that, as a consequence, goods are entering without payment of duty. Russian enterprise in Manchuria. Incloses let- ter from consul at Niuchwang, reporting steps taken by Russia to gain commercial and poli- tical control.
Boxer movement in Chihli promptly suppressed by viceroy. Incloses proclamation. Consular jurisdiction in territory leased to Rus- sia. Incloses Russian circular setting forth restrictions on.
Manchuria. Russian courts established in vari- ous parts of-to take the place of the consular court at Niuchwang, whose jurisdiction is lim- ited to that port. Incloses letter from Consul Miller, representing hardship on American plaintiffs and reply thereto acknowledging Russia's right.
Treaty ports in Manchuria. tung-kou in preference to Mukden and Harbin, gives instructions.
Recommends Ta- Taku-chan and reasons and asks
Consuls engaged in business. Right of, to take part in the deliberations of the consular corps can not be denied, discusses the question in all its bearings, and approves his letter to the consul at Chefoo in his 1219. Manchuria. Reports that Niuchwang is not yet evacuated, that the Russian minister alleges as reason for delay unfinished negotiations for permanent sanitary commission under Russian domination.
Same subject. Confirms above telegram.. Same subject. Reports new demands made by Russia before evacuating, and that Chinese Government refused to comply with them. Apr. 25 Same subject. Directs to insist on our request for treaty ports and consulates and to make known our objections to second clause, ex- cluding all foreigners except Russians from Chinese service.
Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (tele- gram).
Mr. Goodnow to Mr. Hay... May
Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram).
Same to same (telegram).... May 7
Conditions for evacuations. substance of reply of Russian Government to the inquiry of the United States Government relating to. Same subject. Incloses his note to the Chinese Government in compliance with Department's telegram of April 25, and reports filing of notes of warning and protest by the British and Japanese ministers.
Same subject. Reports that the Chinese com- missioners decline to discuss the opening of Manchurian ports.
Same subject. Has sent by mail the Russian note to the Chinese Government containing demands which must be agreed to before evac- uation will take effect.
Same subject. Incloses note referred to in above telegram.
Same subject. Opening of treaty ports. Reports that Russian chargé still insists that no Man- churian ports shall be opened.
Same subject. Incloses Consul Miller's report of occupation by the Russians of territory oppo- site Niuchwang, which they evacuated six months ago.
Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger..... May 16 Same subject. Opening of treaty ports. Instructs
Same to same (telegram)... May 18
Same to same (telegram)... May 23
to consult freely with his colleagues and the Japanese treaty commissioners, and to report their views and his own.
Same subject. Treaty ports. Instructs to obtain a written statement from the Chinese Govern- ment of its objections to complying with our request, and of what it proposés instead. Same subject. Treaty ports and consulates. In- structs to tell the Russian minister, on his arrival at Peking, that the Russian Govern- ment has assured us that it is not opposed to our proposition of open ports and consulates, and to ask his cooperation.
Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (tele- May 28 Same subject. Treaty ports and consulates. Gives gram).
substance of note from the Chinese Government stating its position in relation to.
Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (tele- May 29 Same subject. Treaty ports and consulates. Gives gram).
spondence with the foreign office, and reports interview with the principal secretary of the foreign office, who states that the Chinese Gov- ernment will herself open the Manchurian ports.
Same subject. Treaty ports. The Russian min- ister states that Russia is not opposed to open ports and consulates, but that he can not cooper- ate with Mr. Conger without instructions. Same subject. The Russian minister thinks that reply as to cooperation has been sent from St. Petersburg to the Department of State. Same subject. Instructs him to take no action until further instructed. The matter is being discussed at Washington.
Same subject. Reports conversation with the Russian minister, and incloses note to the Chi- nese foreign office.
Same subject. Treaty ports. Gives substance of a telegram from the United States embassy in Russia on the subject, and instructs him to confer fully with the Russian minister and to report result to the Department. Same subject. Treaty ports. Has communi- cated to the Russian minister the demands of the United States. The minister says he has no instructions and can make no statement concerning Russia's attitude. ..do... Same subject. Confirms above and reports con- versation with the Russian minister. Same subject. Treaty ports. Reports that the Japanese and British representatives agree with him in regard to ports mentioned. ports action of these powers, which are the only ones interested in the matter.
1327 Same to same.. 1333 Same to same..
Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (tele- July gram).
Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (tele- July 13 gram).
Same to same (telegram)... July 14
Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (tele- July 22 gram).
Manchuria. Treaty ports. Reports that Prince Ch'ing again promised that China would open ports after evacuation, but could not give written promise.
Same subject. Treaty ports. Reports details of interview with Prince Ch'ing.
Same subject. Treaty ports. Fails to appreciate the failure of Prince Ch'ing to give written promise. Directs to continue urging compli- ance with our request for.
Same subject. Treaty ports. Quotes memoran- dum of Russian embassy setting forth Russian position, and instructs to hand copy to Prince Ch'ing and to urge in the strongest manner immediate agreement.
Same subject. Treaty ports. Prince Ch'ing has given written promise that China will open ports after evacuation by Russia.
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Conger....do... Same subject. Treaty ports. Promise of Chi- (telegram).
nese Government to open ports after evacua- tion is unsatisfactory. Should be included in the treaty.
1353 Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay...... July 23 Same subject. Treaty ports. Reports interview with Prince Ch'ing. Gives reasons why it is preferable to sign treaty now without reference to ports. Incloses correspondence.
Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (tel- July 26 Same subject. Treaty ports. Written agreement egram).
to sign treaty providing for opening of Mouk- den and Ta-tung-kou will be accepted. Will in- sist on inclusion of article in treaty providing for new ports in Manchuria and will not sign the treaty without it.
Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (tel- Aug. 3 Same subject. Treaty ports. Reports conference egram).
Same to same (telegram)..... Aug. 14
Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (tel- | Aug. 15 egram).
Same to same (telegram)... Sept. 9
Same to same (telegram).....] Sept. 12
with the Prince on the subject of above tele- gram. The Prince promises to reply very soon. Same subject. Treaty ports. Promise of the Chinese Government to sign treaty October 8 containing provisions for.
Same subject. Treaty ports. Incloses note con- taining promise as reported in above telegram. Same subject. Treaty ports. Prince Ch'ing's note satisfactory.
Same subject. Confirms above telegram.. Rights of foreigners in Peking. Incloses Chinese note stating that the practice of allowing for- eign merchants to buy property and to engage in business will be discontinued. Manchuria. Treaty ports. An-tung is reported to be much more desirable than Ta-tung-kou. Admiral Evans has been asked to investigate. Same subject. Treaty ports. An-tung, found to be preferable. Prince Ch'ing has no objection to substituting same in treaty. Same subject. Treaty ports. Gives full details as to the desirability of substituting An tung for Ta-tung-kou. Incloses papers in support of his opinion.
Same subject. Treaty ports. Reports that the Chinese Government consent to the substitu- tion of An-tung for Ta-tung-kou. Same subject. Treaty ports. Substitution of An-tung for Ta-tung-kou is approved. Same subject. Evacuation. Directs to inform the Chinese Government again that the treaty must be signed on October 8, and that the date is not contingent on the action of Russia. Treaty. Prince Ch'ing has again promised that the treaty shall be signed on October 8. Right of war vessels to visit Chinese inland waters. Incloses correspondence with the Navy Department in regard to the visit of United States gunboats to the upper Yangtse. Treaty. Report that the treaty with China has been signed.
...do... For the extension of the commercial relations between them. Text.
Oct. 9 Rights of foreigners in Peking. Approves his course in not making reply to note in his 1372, but leaving the matter open for future discus- sions.
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Beaupré Mar. 18 (telegram).
Missionary schools in Colombia. Difficulty met in obtaining permission to resume their work notwithstanding the promises made by the Colombian Government. Reports his actions and incloses correspondence.
Canal treaty. Inform Colombian Government Senate yesterday approved canal convention without amendment.
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay.... Mar. 30 Same subject. Chances of ratification, in present
Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré.... Apr. 28
condition of public opinion, seem to depend chiefly on the earnestness of the Government and the French Company.
Same subject. If the subject of the request of Colombia to the canal and railroad companies for appointment of agents to negotiate cancel- lation of the present concessions, etc., arises, inform the Colombian Government that the treaty covers entire matter, and any change would be in violation of the Spooner law, and not permissible.
Same subject. Revulsion of public feeling in regard to the canal treaty has been brought about by the press, possibly with the conniv- ance of the Government and the intent of ob- taining more money.
Same subject. Notice has been given to the Gov- ernment that all matters relating to the con- cessions of the canal and railroad companies are covered by the treaty. Incloses note. Same subject. Delay in convening Congress is ascribed to irregular elections in Tolima De- partment.
Same subject. Incloses notices of Colombian Government to both companies that they must seek formal permission of the Colombian Gov- ernment to effect transfer of their concessions and enter into agreements to that effect. views seriatim the various points in which this pretension of Colombia violates the treaty and formal assurances given by Colombian repre- sentatives, and instructs to declare that such a course can not be acquiesced in by the United States.
May 4 Missionary schools in Colombia. Acknowledges No. 732, and directs continued actions on the same lines. Canal treaty. Reports growing opposition to the treaty, and nature of arguments used against it. Same subject. General Marcellano Vargas is to be sent to the United States to secure better terms.
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay.... ...do... Same to same.. May 5
Same to same (telegram)... May 7 ....do...
Same to same (telegram)... May 28
Same subject. Special session of Congress has been called for June 20.
Same subject. Attitude of the Government and probable fate of the treaty in the Congress, as stated in private conversation by a prominent Colombian.
Same subject. Quotes article of a senator from the Department of Panama denouncing Chargé Herran as a criminal.
Same subject. A telegram has been received by the President reporting recent arrival of a large number of United States employees on the Isthmus. If true, it will intensify opposition to the ratification of the convention. Asks in- structions.
.do... Same subject. Reports unfavorable impression created by news contained in his telegram of 28th instant.
Same subject. Report relating to large number of United States officials or citizens absolutely false. Deny it promptly and emphatically. Same subject. Instructs him to keep a vigilant watch over the various phases of the case, to keep the Department informed, and to exert his influence in favor of ratification. Same subject. Comments on delay in ratifica- tion by Colombia, who proposed the treaty. Rejection or undue delay would compromise friendly understanding between the two coun- tries and prompt regrettable action in Con- gress.
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