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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.

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

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.
Protection of Chinese in Guatemala. Reports
two cases of robbery by police officers and
action taken by the legation.
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 instruc-
tion as to recognition of General Bonilla as
President.

Same subject. Authorizes to recognize General
Bonilla as President.

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579

588

584

573

579

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.

52 Mr. Loomis to Mr. Combs... July 1

54 Same to same

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.

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587

577

580

577

594

595

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. A petition
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
acutal danger.

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597

598

599

575 Mr. Loomis to Mr. Terres .. July 20

Same subject. Approves course reported in No.
1310.

600

Difficulty with Venezuela. Instructs to repre- 601
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.
Germany.
Same subject. Incloses note from the minister
for foreign affairs, acknowledging receipt of
preceding telegram.

See telegram of same date under

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.

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602

603

604

605

Dec. 31

Same subject.

See telegram of same date under

606

Germany.

Same 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

Same subject. Gives substance of four of the
Japanese proposals, involving respective in-
terests of both countries in China and Korea.
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.
Trade-mark of the G. & J. Tire Company, copy-
righted in Japan by one Rikicki Sumi. In-
closes protest of the company for investigation
and report.

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.
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.

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

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616

622

617

618

624

619

1903. Jan.

633

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.

Jan. 13 Indignities to American residents. Directs vig-
orous representations.
Jan. 28 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.

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637

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 heretofore referred to the Department: present status of other cases. Incloses correspondence. Message of President Diaz to the Mexican congress. Incloses extracts.

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

Same subject. The law imposing a head tax on all aliens coming into the United States makes no exceptions, but the Department of Commerce and Labor will ascertain whether the amount can be refunded to the Japanese chargé. Same subject. Incloses a letter from the Department of Commerce and Labor explaining that the alien tax was collected from the Japanese chargé because no representation was made.

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

Murder of American citizens in Mexico. Reports the case of John E. Week, and that apparently 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.

Same subject. Instructs to ask that efficient measures be taken to prosecute the murderers. Message of President Diaz to the Mexican Congress. Incloses extracts.

Diplomatic immunities. Collection of head tax from foreign diplomatic and consular officers is deemed an error by the Secretary of Comnierce and Labor, who has requested the Treasury Department to issue instructions to collectors of customs accordingly. Extradition by comity of Charles Kratz, charged with bribery in Missouri, requested. Reciprocity 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 reciprocity.

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652

661

662

663

664

665

666

657

664

674

1986

Same to same

Oct. 14

Mr. Hay to Mr. Clayton (telegram).

Oct 15

Same subject. Reports interview with the minister 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 reciprocity is promised.

675

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.

Dec. 4 Imprisonment of American railway employees.
Reports status of pending cases.
Extradition of Kratz granted.

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667

681

651

682

Dec. 26

1904. Jan.

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