Date.

1903.

Subj

Mar. 25 Refusal of the Guatemalan Government to recog-
nize the United States citizenship of Alberto
Posadas. Incloses correspondence and reports
interviews with the minister for foreign affairs
and the President, who has ordered that no
further action be taken against Posadas until
the question of principle involved is settled in
Washington.

Apr. 15 Revolution in Honduras. Reports that General
Bonilla announces the surrender of Teguci-
galpa and restoration of normal conditions.
Apr. 17 Banquet given to the diplomatic corps by the
President. Incloses his address made on the
occasion.

Apr. 18 Right of expatriation. If the constitution of
Guatemala denies the, the Department is ready
to negotiate a naturalization treaty. Asks for
a copy of the constitution.

Apr. 24 Protection of Chinese in Guatemala. Reports two cases of robbery by police officers and action taken by the legation.

Apr. 24 Revolution in Honduras. Has been requested by the minister for foreign affairs to inform the Government of the United States that peace is thoroughly reestablished. Requests instruction as to recognition of General Bonilla as President.

F ...do.

May 20

June 19

Same subject. Authorizes to recognize General
Bonilla as President.

Protection of Chinese in Guatemala. Incloses
note from the Chinese minister expressing ap-
preciation of his actions.

June 5 Right of expatriation. The minister for foreign
affairs persists in his attitude, but agrees to
take proposal of naturalization treaty into
consideration. Incloses correspondence.
Protection of Chinese in Guatemala. Reports
action taken in the case of Juan Tou, impris-
oned and fined at Amatitlan. Secured release.
Protection of Alberto Posadas. Incloses letter of
thanks from J. Z. Posadas for protection ex-
tended to his son.

July 1

July 3

Protection of Chinese. Approves his course as
reported in No. 74. All meritorious cases should
be pressed.

Recall of his predecessor and his appointment as
envoy extraordinary and minister plenipoten-
tiary. Incloses official correspondence.
Protection of Chinese. Incloses note of thanks
from the Chinese legation.
Passport refused to Lazarus Marks.

Reports

grounds of his action in regard to the father
and his sons.

Same subject. The right of Lazarus Marks and
his adult son seems to have been forfeited, but
his minor sons are citizens of the United States
until they elect another nationality on becom-
ing of age.

HAITI.

A petition

Display of foreign flags over private residences
and stores. Incloses note from the Haitian
Government representing its abuse, and his
reply defending the practice as a means of
protection against mob violence, but disclaim-
ing any intention to uphold its abuse.
Same subject. Approves his reply
Restriction on Syrian immigration.
has been presented to the corps legislative
requesting enactment of a law of.
Protection of Syrians. No action has been taken
by either House on the petition referred to
above. Incloses a poster demanding their ex-
pulsion, and reports that the American Syrians
have called upon him for protection and have
been advised to hoist the United States flag
and to take shelter in the legation in case of
eported in No.

581

579

588

584

579579

579

574

584

575

587

577

580

577

594.

595

596

597

598

599

600

Hay to Mr. Meyer (teleam).

1902.

Dec. 16 Difficulty with Venezuela. Instructs to repre-
sent the desirability of settlement by arbitra-
tion.

Same subject. Incloses the reply of the minister
for foreign affairs to inquiry in the Chamber of
Deputies concerning the steps taken to protect
Italian interests and the attitude of the United
States.

Same subject. Italy will be governed in her ac-
tion by the attitude of Germany and Great
Britain.

Same subject. See telegram of same date under
Germany.

Same subject. Incloses note from the minister
for foreign affairs, acknowledging receipt of
preceding telegram.

Same subject. Reports that Italy has decided to
participate in the blockade of Venezuelan ports.
Same subject. Incloses note from the foreign
office on which preceding telegram was based.
Same subject. Arbitration by The Hague Tri-
bunal accepted by Italy, on condition that all
Italian claims will be included and receive
equal treatment with those of other nations.
Same subject. Incloses official note on which
the preceding telegram was based.
Same subject. See telegram of same date under
Germany.

605

Oct. 17

Dec. 31

Same subject. See telegram of same date under
Germany.

606

ne telegram).

Dec. 18

Same subject. Italy has no objection to the arbi-
tration by The Hague Tribunal.
.do... Same subject. Incloses an official note, the basis
for the preceding telegram, and reports that
the socialist party proposes to raise the ques-
tion of international arbitration in the Parlia-
ment.
Same subject. Preliminary negotiations with
Mr. Bowen and ultimate reference to The
Hague Tribunal assented to by the Italian Gov-
ernment on condition that the Italian claims
will receive equal treatment with those of
other powers.

ne to same (telegram)... Jan. 7

Hay to Mr. Meyer (tele- Jan. 8 ram).

me to same (telegram)... Jan. 10 Meyer to Mr. Hay..........do me to same.......

Jan. 14

Same subject. See telegram of same date under
Germany.

607

608

Same subject. See telegram of same date under
Germany.

Same subject. Incloses an official note which
was the basis of his telegram of January 7.
Same subject. Incloses note from the minister
for foreign affairs stating that the Italian Gov-
ernment is consulting with the blockading
powers in regard to raising the blockade.

ne to same (telegram)... Jan. 19 Same subject. The Italian ambassador at Wash

ington has been instructed to arrange prelimi-
naries of settlement after consulting with his
British and German colleagues and the Secre-
tary of State

tocol of agreement be- May 7 Same subject. Respecting the reference of the
veen Venezuela and

question of the preferential treatment of claims
to the tribunal at The Hague.

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Hay to Cardinal Ram

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dinal Rampolla to Mr.

July 23

Iddings

to Mr. Hay

Aug. 4

Election of the Pope. Cardinal Sarto elected....
Pope takes title Pius X

614

614

Date.

1903. July 14 Manchuria. Reports that he is informed that the Japanese Government proposes soon to address the Russian Government at St. Petersburg regarding.

......do... Same subject. The Japanese Government apparently considers that there is little prospect of arriving at a definite settlement at Peking, and it has been concluded to take the matter to St. Petersburg. Discusses the Japanese political situation.

July 20 Same subject. Gives substance of four of the Japanese proposals, involving respective interests of both countries in China and Korea. July 22 Same subject. Confirms above telegram, and adds that the Japanese Government proposes to conduct the negotiations in a friendly spirit and on broad and general lines.

Sept. 2 Trade-mark of the G. & J. Tire Company, copyrighted in Japan by one Rikicki Sumi. Incloses protest of the company for investigation and report.

Sept. 12

Sept. 21

Oct. 17

Manchuria. Substance of conditions imposed
by Russia for the evacuation of.
Same subject. Reports interview with the min-
ister for foreign affairs reflecting the gravity of
the situation.

Trade-mark of the G. & J. Tire Company. Sets
forth facts and law in the case and suggests
the proper mode of procedure.

Dec. 18 Difficulty with Russia. Reports that the Russian
reply has been received, which is very unsat-
isfactory, as it treats solely of Korea and ignores
Manchuria.

615

615

616

616

622

617

618

624

619

Dec. 21

Same subject. Status of negotiations between
Russia and Japan in regard to respective in-
terests in Manchuria and Korea.

619

Dec. 23

620

Same subject. Gives additional information as
to Japan's position in regard to Manchuria
and Korea.

Dec. 24 Same subject. Reports interview with the min-
ister for foreign affairs, who, however, did
not disclose the stand taken by Russia, merely
stating the position of Japan. Gives substance
of the Russian reply as stated by the British
minister.

Dec. 31

Same subject. Interview with the minister for
foreign affairs makes it apparent that Japan is
bent on resorting to war if Russia's reply to
Japan's memorandum is not both satisfactory
and prompt.

KOREA.

621

622

Indignities to American residents at Pengyang
by the local authorities, and ineffectual efforts
of the legation to obtain redress reported.

New Year's audience of the Emperor. Refusal
of the diplomatic corps to attend the, until
pending questions shall have been considered
in a joint discussion, brings about the desired
result. Incloses notes to the Minister for For-
eign Affairs.

Indignities to American residents. Directs vig-
orous representations.
Foreign settlement at Chemulpo. Reports ad-
justment of a controversy over the ownership
of certain lands in the, and payment of taxes
on the northwest foreshore now occupied by
Japanese Railway. Incloses correspondence.
Same subject. Incloses note from the Minister
for Foreign Affairs confirming arrangement re-
ported in No. 568,

Indignities to American residents. Reports ac-
tion taken, restitution made by the Govern-
ment, and stoppage of further extortions.

roves course reported in No.

626

633

632

637

641

633

633

. Loomis to Mr. Clayton. Aug. 25

MEXICO.

For the mutual extradition of fugitives from
justice. Text.

Imprisonment of railway employees in Mexico.
Incloses letter from the governor of Michigan
and calls for report of additional cases.
Same subject. Full report of cases not hereto-
fore referred to the Department: present status
of other cases. Incloses correspondence.
Message of President Diaz to the Mexican con-
gress. Incloses extracts.

Diplomatic immunities. Transmits complaint
of the Japanese chargé d'affaires to Mexico,
who was compelled to pay the alien tax at Ei

Paso.

Same subject. The law imposing a head tax on
all aliens coming into the United States makes
no exceptions, but the Department of Com-
merce and Labor will ascertain whether the
amount can be refunded to the Japanese
chargé.

. Hay to Mr. Clayton.... Sept. 4 Same subject. Incloses a letter from the De

partment of Commerce and Labor explaining
that the alien tax was collected from the Jap-
anese chargé because no representation was
made.

Same subject. Acknowledges No. 936 and re-
marks that international usage secures free
passage to diplomatic officers.

Murder of American citizens in Mexico. Re-
ports the case of John E. Week, and that appar-
ently no efforts are made to apprehend the
murderer. Calls attention to the number of
similar cases and suggests that the matter be
laid before the President. Incloses correspond-

ence.

Nov. 6

Mr. Hay.... Nov. 9

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645

Nov. 17

646

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Nov. 18

652

661

Same subject. Instructs to ask that efficient
measures be taken to prosecute the murderers.
Message of President Diaz to the Mexican Con-
gress. Incloses extracts.
Diplomatic immunities. Collection of head tax
from foreign diplomatic and consular officers
is deemed an error by the Secretary of Com-
merce and Labor, who has requested the Treas
ury Department to issue instructions to col-
lectors of customs accordingly.
Extradition by comity of Charles Kratz, charged
with bribery in Missouri, requested. Reci-
procity can be promised under the decision of
a Federal court that an extradition treaty has
retroactive effect.

Same subject. Will be granted by Mexico on
full compliance with the requirements of the
extradition law and promise of strict reci-
procity.

Same subject. Reports interview with the min-
ister for foreign affairs, and gives his reasons
for advising immediate action.
Same subject. Instructs to request the. The
Mexican law will be observed and strict reci-
procity is promised.

Jan. 2

P

Same subject. Reports action, explains cause of
delay, and incloses correspondence with the
foreign office.

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Nov. 6

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Nov. 17

Nov. 18

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Extradition of Charles Kratz. Incloses extradi-
tion papers, and instructs to make formal re-
quest for the extradition, and give at the same
time the required promise of reciprocity in
any case of bribery prior to the supplemental
convention of extradition.

Same subject. Incloses opinion of the district
court of New York establishing the retroactive
effect of extradition treaties.
Same subject. Reports interview with the Pres-
ident, and expresses confidence that the extra-
dition will be granted.
Same subject. Reports that the requisition for
the, has been made, and that the promises given
are satisfactory to the Mexican Government.
Murder of American citizens in Mexico, and fail-
ure of the Mexican authorities to arrest and
punish the murderers. Incloses correspond-
ence on the subject with the Mexican Govern-
ment.

Extradition of Kratz. Reports action taken in
the case, complaint against the indiscretion of
the United States agent, and incloses corre-
spondence.

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679

680

680

667

681

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