1903.

Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay
(telegram).
Same to same (telegram)...

Sept. 12

Sept. 14

Condition of affairs at Beirut. The consul at
Beirut reports that confidence is being restored.
Same subject. The consul at Beirut reports that
the restoration of confidence is due to the vig-
orous action of the new governor.

Same to same (telegram)... Sept. 15 Equal treatment of American institutions. Re

Same to same (telegram)... Sept. 18

Sept. 19

Sept. 21

ports that the grand vizier shows quite plainly
a determination to resist the settlement of the
pending cases.

Condition of affairs at Beirut. Reports that
Halel Pasha, governor of Broussa, has ex-
changed places with the dismissed governor
of Beirut.

Insurrection and outrages in Macedonia. Re-
ports the situation growing steadily worse, but
there is little danger to American missionaries.
Equal treatment of American institutions. Very
slow progress is being made in the settlement
of the pending questions despite the apparent
desire of the minister for foreign affairs to effect
a settlement.

Sept. 24 Condition of affairs at Beirut. Approves his
course in regard to the removal of the gover-
nor and his transfer to Broussa.

Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay.. Sept. 25

Same to same (telegram)... Oct. 6

596

Same to same.

Same subject. Reports that matters remain un-
settled, but that there is a possibility of a per-
manent appointment of the present acting
governor, which would tend to establish peace
and security.

781

782

759

782

764

759

782

782

Re

765

Insurrection and outrages in Macedonia.
ports that the outlook continues gloomy, al-
though reports of massacres are grossly exag-
gerated.

.do... Same subject. Reports fully on the situation.
The loss in property is great, but reports of
massacres are exaggerated; time for affording
relief has not yet come, and hasty action of the
missionaries would cause trouble.

Same to same (telegram)... Oct. 21 Equal treatment of American institutions. The

school question is meeting strong opposition
because a majority of the teachers are natives
and who are always suspected of sedition.

766

760

Equal treatment of American institutions. Re-
ports that he is pressing a settlement of the
pending questions more vigorously.
Insurrection and outrages in Macedonia. The
revolutionary movement continues, but the
outrages become less frequent. The European
powers have presented a scheme for reforms,
but unless modified it will be rejected by the
Ottoman Government.

Same to same (telegram)... Nov. 6 Equal treatment for American institutions. No

tice has been given to the Porte that unless the pending questions are settled in a few days the Beirut matter will be pressed. Assassination of Vice-Consul Magelssen at Beirut. Incloses correspondence with the Porte on the trial and slight sentence of persons arrested and accused of.

Same to same (telegram)... Nov. 15. Equal treatment for American institutions. The

Same to same (telegram)...

...do...

belief that the American schools are hotbeds
of sedition is the cause of opposition to the
school question. Suggests resort to more dras-
tic measures to effect a settlement.
Condition of affairs at Beirut. Reports that he
has returned a note to the Porte, which was
most unsatisfactory, and has protested against
the promotion of the governor who was dis-
missed at Beirut.

...do... Same subject. Incloses correspondence with the
Porte in regard to.

Same subject. Incloses additional correspond-
ence with the Porte on the subject.

760

783

761

784

785

Nov. 28

786

.do... Macedonia, condition of affairs in. Reports that
further disturbances are not anticipated. The
acceptance by the Sultan of the demands of
the European powers for reforms is so worded
as to make it practically worthless.
Dec. 13 Equal treatment for American institutions. Re-
ports his inability to make any headway.

767

761

Same to same (telegram)... Dec.

8

789

.do.

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

Same to same (telegram)... .do.

Same to same (telegram)...

Same subject. Reports that the President of
Venezuela has publicly stated that foreign
creditors will be satisfied in full after reestab-
lishment of peace.

Same subject. Protection of German and Brit-
ish interests. Assent of the Venezuelan Gov-
ernment to take charge of, has been asked.
Same subject. Reports the arrest of British and
German subjects. President Castro consented
to Minister Bowen taking charge of the inter-
ests of both countries, and at his personal re-
quest ordered the release of two German sub-
jects.

Same subject. States that, in the absence of
instructions to communicate direct with Ber-
lin and London, he will cable to the Depart-
ment, and that he will deliver any notes ad-
dressed to the German and British ministers.
.do... Same subject. Arbitration. Reports that he has
been requested by the Venezuelan Govern-
ment to act as arbitrator on behalf of Venezu-
ela.
Same subject. Reports that he has secured the
release of German consular officers and several
subjects, and has requested the release of all
other prisoners.

Same to same (telegram)... Dec. 10

Asks instructions.

789

789

790

790

790

.do... Same subject. Reports an attack on the German
legation by a mob, wholesale arrest of German
and British subjects, and action taken by him.
Same subject. Reports that President Castro in- |
formed him that all German and British sub-
jects have been released.

790

791

791

Mr. Hay to Mr. Bowen (tel- ....do ... Same subject. Instructs to forward communicaegram).

tions addressed to the British and German
ministers, and to cable substance of all notes
to him to the Department.
Same subject. Arbitration. If Venezuela pro-
poses arbitration and Great Britain and Ĝer-
many acquiesce Mr. Bowen may act on the part
of Venezuela.
Same subject. Arbitration. Transmits substance
of Venezuelan note proposing.
Same subject. Protection of British and German
interests. The President approves his course
in the.

Same subject. States the President's approval of
his course will stimulate him in his efforts to
protect the interests confided to his care.

Same to same (telegram).......do... Same subject. Reports that the British legation

Mr. Hay to Mr. Bowen (tel- ....do. egram).

137

has been put under the care of the secretary of the United States legation, that in case of trouble British subjects will go there and German subjects to the United States legation. Same subject. Arbitration. Venezuela's proposal for, has been communicated to the British and German Governments.

Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay..... Dec. 13 Same subject. Arbitration. Incloses correspond

791

791

792

792

792

792

793

794

795

796

Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay (telegram).

1902. Dec. 13

Same to same (telegram)...

.do...

Same to same (telegram)... Dec. 14

797

Difficulty with Great Britain and Germany. Re- 797
ports that the British and German consuls have
been permitted to return to La Guaira.
Same subject. Reports the situation at Caracas
much quieter and the excitement subsiding.
Same subject. Reports that the British and Ger-
man war vessels bombarded the forts at Puerto
Cabello on account of an alleged insult to the
British flag on a merchant vessel.

Same to same (telegram).......do... Protection of Dutch interests. Reports that the

minister of the Netherlands, who is sick, has
requested him to take charge of Dutch inter-
ests.

Same subject. Gives permission to take charge
of Dutch interests, if the Venezuelan Govern-
ment consents.
....do... Difficulty with Germany and Great Britain.
Arbitration. Desires to know without delay
whether Great Britain and Germany will an-
swer Venezuela's proposal for.

Same to same (telegram)... Dec. 16

Same to same (telegram)...]

do

Mr. Hay to Mr. Bowen ....do...
(telegram).
Same to same (telegram)...] ..do...

Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay (telegram).

Dec. 17

Mr. Hay to
(telegram).
Same to same (telegram)... Dec. 19

Mr. Bowen Dec. 18

Same to same (telegram)... Dec. 20

Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay (telegram).

Same subject. A petition has been presented by
leading citizens of Venezuela to President Cas-
tro to invest Minister Bowen with plenary
powers.

Protection of Italian interests. Reports that the
Italian minister, who will leave on the 17th,
has requested him to take charge of Italian
interests.

Same subject. Instructs to take charge of Ital-
ian interests if Venezuela consents.
Difficulty with Germany and Great Britain. Ar-
bitration. No reply has yet been received
from Great Britain and Germany to Venezuela's
proposal for.

Same subject. Arbitration. Gives text of full
powers conferred upon him by Pre dent
Castro. Makes suggestions in regard to the
negotiations with the powers.

Same subject. Venezuela's proposition for ne-
gotiations has been communicated to London,
Berlin, and Rome.

Same subject. States that the powers seem in-
clined to accept the principle of arbitration,
and that the selection of The Hague Tribunal
would be judicious.

Same subject. Germany and Great Britain have
invited the President of the United States to
act as arbitrator; instructs to ascertain whether
Venezuela's wishes accord therewith.

..do... Same subject. Arbitration by The Hague Tribu-
nal. Recites objection to, expresses his views
as to what should be done by all the parties
interested in the matter.

Same to same (telegram)... Dec. 21

Same subject. Transmits President Castro's ac-
ceptance of the proposition that the President
of the United States should act as arbitrator.
Same subject. The blockade of Venezuelan
ports began December 20 and 24, respectively.
States conditions briefly. Mails are allowed
to land.

Same subject. Arbitration by President Roose-
velt formally accepted by the minister for for-
eign affairs, who suggests that Italy be in-
cluded.

Same subject. Formal request that the Presi-
dent act as arbitrator has not been received
from the powers.

Same subject. Arbitration by The Hague Tribu-
nal. Instructs to urge the Venezuelan Gov-
ernment to declare its acceptance, in princi-
ple, of. Terms of Great Britain and Germany
will be cabled upon such acceptance.
Same subject. Arbitration by The Hague Tribu-
nal accepted, in principle, by the Venezuelan
Government.

Same subject. Communicates the German and
British propositions in regard to preliminary
conditions of arbitration.

Same subject. Incloses text of a petition of lead-
ing citizens of Caracas asking that Minister
Bowen be empowered to act in Venezuela's
behalf.

797

797

798998

798

798

798

798

799

799999

800

800

800

801

801

801

801

802

802

802

CORRESPONDENCE.

CIRCULAR.

RECOGNITION OF THE REPUBLIC OF PANAMA.

Mr. Hay to Mr. Ames.a

[Telegram.]

DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, November 14, 1903.

The President yesterday fully recognized the Republic of Panama and formally received its minister plenipotentiary. You will promptly communicate this to the Government to which you are accredited.

JOHN HAY.

@ Same instruction, mutatis mutandis, to all United States diplomatic representatives.

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