"This government's position with respect to the Polish cause and the Polish people could hardly be more clearly defined than was outlined by the president in his address before Therefore, the congress of Jan. 8, 1918. feeling as it does a deep sympathy for the Polish people and viewing with gratification the progress of the Polish cause, this government experiences a feeling of genuine satisfaction in being able to comply with your request by recognizing the Polish army, under the supreme political authority of the Polish national committee, as autonomous and cobelligerent. I am, sir, your obedient servant, "ROBERT LANSING."

Ignace Paderewski, armed with power to act on behalf of various Polish committees in the United States, sailed from New York Nov. 23, 1918, for Europe to further the interests of his compatriots in the pending political developments.

"Poland will be free and so will her inhabitants," Mr. Paderewski said in a statement before departing. "The democratic constitution of Poland will assure liberty, and equity to every citizen without distinction as to race, religion or political opinion.'

In the course of November Polish troops took possession of Posen in Germany, Galicia and other places. They took possession of the royal palaces in Warsaw, disarmed the German police and demobilized the German troops. Area and Population.

It was assumed that the new Poland would obtain an outlet to the Baltic sea at Danzig. by way of the Vistula. The limits of the state will probably be decided at the peace conference. Its area and population cannot at this time (Dec. 2, 1918) be given with any degree of accuracy. In 1914 Russian Poland had an area of 43,804 square miles and a Austrian Poland population of 12,247,600; (Galicia), 30.321 square miles and a population of 8,025,675 (in 1910) and Prussian Poland (Posen) an area of 11,184 square miles and a population of 2,099,831 (1910); total area. 85,309 square miles; total population, 22,373,106.

HUNGARIAN PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC. According to advices received from Budapest, the Hungarian People's Republic" was proclaimed Nov. 16. 1918, by the Hungarian national council and the two chambers of parliament, with Count Michael Karolyi as president. It was planned to proclaim universal, secret and equal suffrage for men and women. Hungary before the middle of October had declared herself independent of Austria. Archduke Joseph of Austria and his son. Archduke Joseph Franz, took an oath to "submit unconditionally to the orders of the national council of Hungary and to support it in all its decrees."

It was anticipated early in December, 1918, that the future of the Hungarian state would depend largely upon the decisions taken at the peace conference. Hungary in 1910 had an area of 125.609 square miles and a population of 20.886,487.

Ukrainia is one of the more important states carved out of what was once the Russian empire. It was proclaimed as the and since then has had a troubled existence, "Ukrainian People's Republic" Nov. 21, 1917, with uprisings, riots and several changes of government. It made peace with Germany on its own account, but the Germans by their exactions and extortions aroused the resentment of the farming classes, who resisted the forcible collection of grain and other foodstuffs from them. Because of the defeat of the central powers and the denouncing of the Brest-Litovsk treaties by the allies the status of Ukrainia will probably have to be decided at the peace conference. The state has an estimated area of 216,400 square miles and a porulation of about 30,000,000. Kiev is the capital.

UKRAINE TREATY WITH GERMANY. Following are the provisions of the treaty of peace signed at Brest-Litovsk Feb. 9, 1918, by representatives of Germany, Austria-Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey on the one hand and of the Ukrainian People's Republic on the other: The preamble states that the Ukrainian people, having in course of the present world war declared itself to be independent and expressed a wish to restore peace between itself and the powers at war, desires to take the first step toward a lasting world's peace, honorable to all parties, which shall not only put an end to the horrors of war but also lead to the restoration of friendly relations of the people in the political, legal, economic and intellectual

realm.'

The names of all of the plenipotentiaries engaged in the negotiations are then set forth and they are declared to have reached an agreement on the following points:

'Article I. Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey on the one hand and the Ukrainian People's Republic on the other declare that the state of war between them is at an end. The contracting parties are resolved henceforth to live in peace and friendship with

one another.

"Art. II. Between Austria-Hungary on the one hand and the Ukrainian People's Republic on the other hand as far as these two powers border one another, those frontiers will exist which existed before the outbreak of the present war between the Austro-Hungarian monFarther north the frontier archy and Russia. of the republic beginning at Tarnegrad will in general follow the line of Bilgerey to Sroezeberzszyn, Krasnostau, Pugaszce, Radzyn, Meshiretschei, Sarnaki, Selnik, Wysekelitowsk, Kamietslitowsk, Prushany and to Wydozowskyesee. This will be fixed in detail by a fixed commission according to ethnographical conditions and with a regard to the desires of the population. Should the Ukrainian People's Republic have common frontiers with another of the powers of the quadruple alliance special ritories will begin immediately after the ratiagreements will be made thereon. "Art. III. The evacuation of occupied terfication of the present treaty. The manner of carrying out the evacuation and transfer of the evacuated territories will be determined by the plenipotentiaries of the interested parties. "Art. IV. The diplomatic and consular relations between the contracting parties will be entered upon immediately after the ratification of the peace treaty. The widest possible admittance of the respective parties to consuls is to be reserved for a special agreement.

"Art. V. The contracting parties mutually renounce the reimbursement of their war costs -that is to say, the state expenditure for car.

rying on the war, as well as indemnification for damages, that is to say, those damages suffered by them and their subjects in the war, as through military measures, including all requisitions made in the enemy's countries. Art. VI. The respective prisoners of war will be permitted to return home as far as they do not desire, with the approval of the state concerned, to remain in its territories or proceed to another country. The regulation of the questions connected herewith will follow by means of separate treaties provided for in article VIII.

Art. VII. The contracting parties undertake mutually and without delay to enter into economic relations and organize and exchange for goods on the basis of the following prescriptions:

"1. Until the 31st day of July of the current year reciprocal exchange of the more important surplus supplies of agricultural and industrial products will be carried out as follows for the purpose of covering current requirements: The quantities and sorts of products to be exchanged will be settled by a joint commission, to sit immediately upon the signature of the peace treaty; prices will be regulated by the joint commission; payments will be made in gold on the basis of 1,000 German imperial gold marks as the equivalent of 462 gold rubles of the former Russian empire, or 1,000 Austro-Hungarian gold kroner as the equivalent of 393 rubles 78 kopeks of the former Russian empire. The exchange of goods fixed by the joint commission aforementioned, which commission will consist of equal numbers of representatives of both parties, will take place through state central bureaus. The exchange of those products which are not fixed by the aforementioned commission will take place by the way of free trade, according to the stipulation of a provisional commercial treaty.

"2. So far as it is not otherwise provided the economic relations between the contracting parties shall continue provisionally, and in any case until the conclusion of a final commercial treaty. But until the termination of a period of at least six months after the conclusion of peace between the central powers on the one part and the European states at war with the central powers, as well as the United States

and Japan, on the other part certain prescrip

tions are laid down as a basis of relations.'

As regards economic relations between Germany and Ukraine the text of the treaty prescribes what parts of the Russo-German commercial and shipping treaties of 1894 and 1904 shall be put into force. The contracting parties further agree to maintain the general Russian customs tariff of Jan. 13, 1903.

The treaty also provides (section 3) which parts of the Austro-Hungarian-Russian commercial and shipping treaty of Feb. 5, 1906, shall be maintained, and adds:

"All the parties agree that all articles transported across the territory of either party shall be free of duty. Trade mark agreements are resumed and the contracting parties agree to support each other in restoring railway tariffs. Economic relations between Bulgaria and Turkey and Ukraine are to be settled according to the most favored nation definition until definite commercial treaties are concluded.

"If the period provided for in the first paragraph of section 2 should not occur before June 30, 1919, each of the two contracting parties is free from June 30, 1919, to give six months' notice to terminate the prescriptions contained in the above mentioned section.

"4. (a) The Ukrainian People's Republic will make no claim to preferential treatment which Germany grants Austria-Hungary, or another country bound to her by a customs alliance, which directly borders on Germany, or indirectly through another country bound to her or Austria-Hungary by a customs alliance, or which Germany grants to her own colonies,

foreign possessions and protectorates, or to Countries bound to her by a customs alliance. Germany will make no claim to preferential treatment which the Ukrainian People's Republic may grant to another country bound to her by a customs alliance, which directly borders on Ukraine, or indirectly through another country bound to her by a customs alliance, or to the colonies, foreign possessions and protectorates of one of the countries bound to her by a customs alliance.

"5. (a) So far as commodities which originally came from Germany or Ukraine are stored in neutral states, though the obligation rests upon Germany and Ukraine that they shall not be exported either directly or indirectly to the territories of the other contracting party, such restrictions regarding their disposal shall be abolished so far as the contracting parties are concerned. The two contracting parties, therefore, undertake immediately to notify the governments of neutral states of the above mentioned abolition of this restriction.

"(b) So far as commodities which originally came from Austria-Hungary or Ukraine are stored in neutral states, although the obligation rests upon Austria-Hungary and Ukraine that they shall neither directly nor indirectly be exported to the territories of the other contracting party, such restriction respecting their disposal will be abolished so far as the contracting parties are concerned. Both contracting parties, therefore, undertake immediately to notify the governments of neutral states of the above mentioned abolition of these restrictions.

"Art. VIII. Restoration of public and private legal relations, the exchange of prisoners of war and interned civilians, the question of amnesty and the question of the treatment of merchantmen in enemy hands will be regulated in separate treaties with the Ukrainian People's Republic, to form an essential part of the present peace treaty, which so far as practicable will take effect simultaneously therewith.

"Art. IX. The agreements made in this peace treaty form an indivisible whole.

"Art. X. For the interpretation of this treaty the German and Ukrainian texts are authori

tative in regard to relations between Germany

and Ukraine, the German, Hungarian and Ukrainian texts for relations between AustriaHungary and Ukraine, the Bulgarian and Ukrainian texts for relations between Bulgaria and Ukraine, the Turkish and Ukrainian texts for relations being Turkey and Ukraine."

The concluding part of the treaty provides: "The present peace treaty will be ratified. Ratified documents shall be exchanged as soon as possible. So far as there are no provisions to the contrary the peace treaty shall come into force on ratification."

FINLAND.

The new state of Finland, which proclaimed its independence July 20, 1917, and announced the formation of a republic on Oct. 7 the same year, was the scene of fighting and bloodshed in 1918, and its status on Dec. 1 was uncertain. It was the scene of many battles between the red guards of the Russian bolsheviki and the white guards under Gen. Mannerheim. Then it was occupied by the Germans, with whom a treaty of peace was made on March 7. and efforts were made to turn it into a kingdom, with a German prince In November, 1918, the German troops were withdrawn and it was announced that Gen. Mannerheim would be governor, with a coalition government in power.

on the throne.

OTHER NEW RUSSIAN STATES. Among the many new states carved out of the old Russian empire in 1917 and 1918 may be mentioned Esthonia, Siberia, the Don

Republic, the Tatar-Bashkir Republic. White Russia, Republic of Turkestan, Republic of Kazan, Republic of Georgia, Ciscaucasia, the Tauride Republic, the Yakutsk Republic, Courland, the Siberian Republic (Omsk) Archangel, and Vladivostok. The limits of authority, population and government of these states cannot be given until conditions in Russia become more settled. In December, 1918, everything was unsettled and uncertain. with new dictators and new governments springing up almost daily.

STATUS OF SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN. One of the questions which may be settled at the peace conference following the world war is that regarding the status of Schleswig and Holstein, the provinces which were taken from Denmark by Prussia in 1864. In October, 1918. Denmark sent a note to Germany suggesting that certain terms of the treaties executed between the two countries in the period from 1860 to 1870 should be carried out. It was pointed out that article V. of the treaty of 1864, which ceded the dukedoms of Schleswig-Holstein and Lauenburg to Prussia, provided for a plebiscite in Schleswig to decide whether the inhabitants would prefer allegiance to Germany, or to Denmark. This provision, it was declared, never had been carried out.

On Nov. 10, 1918, it was reported that Schleswig-Holstein was preparing to declare itself an independent state, with a provisional government controlled by workers and soldiers' councils on the bolshevist order. However, the desire of the inhabitants of Schleswig, at least, has always been to return under the jurisdiction of Denmark, most of them being Danes. Citizens of the United States hailing from Schleswig (or Slesvig, as the Danes spell it) in November sent the following petition to President Wilson:

"At this moment of glorious dawn when a new day seems to be breaking upon the world with promise of a universal readjustment on the basis of justice and right. we. American citizens hailing from the German province Slesvig. turn to you with an urgent appeal that you bring before the world the case of our oppressed kinsmen in the old country.

"What they ask, and what we ask on their behalf, implies no taking of territory from one nation for the enlargement or aggrandizement of another. While we know that Danes all over the world. without regard to political allegiance, are with us, our appeal is made regardless of them and without thought of gain or loss to Denmark. All we ask for our race in Slesvig. and all they ask for themselves. is that they be granted the right for which you have spoken with such convincing power -the right of determining for themselves whether they are to give allegiance to Germany or to Denmark.

"There can be the less question or hesitation about the validity of their demand because it was explicitly reserved to them by point 5 of the treaty made at Prague in 1866. Is it not meet that to-day, when other 'scraps of paper' torn by Germany are being pieced together again. this one as well be made binding once more?

"We think that we know what you feel about the subject so close to our heartscloser than ever because we ourselves are no longer victims of the tyranny against which we protest. We can see more than one reason why, until now, the name of Slesvig has not been included in any one of those heart stirring utterances of yours that are being made the fundamental documents for the world's rebuilding into a safe refuge for true democracy. But now we believe that all such reasons have lost their binding force. Now. when the fetters are falling from the limbs of one nation and race after another the time has come. we believe, to add the name of Slesvig to those that have a valid claim to

the support and sympathy not only of this great nation but of all the world's victorious democracies. "As Americans we pray you speak, and speak soon, in order that those of our people who are less fortunate than we may be granted the simple elementary rights of self-determination and self-government for the preservation of which we and our children are now working at home and fighting abroad."

PRESIDENT WILSON'S REPLY.

To this petition the president made the following answer:

"The White House, Washington, Nov. 12, 1918.-My Dear Mr. Bodholdt: In addressing myself to you I wish to include not only Carl Plow of Petaluma, Cal., and Jens Jensen of Chicago, who with you have been the chief spokesmen of Slesvig in this country, but all the Slesvigers who have signed the petition directed to me, as well as the still greater number of Americans of Danish race who have indorsed that petition.

"The statement you have given me signed by former residents of Slesvig and indorsed by a still greater number of Danes, all now American citizens, voices anew an unforgotten injustice. I can but assure you that your ap peal to America's sympathy and passion for justice will not go unheeded, for it founds itself wisely upon the rights of men to rule themselves and to choose the manner in which I do not that self-rule shall be exercised. doubt that your voice and that of your forwill be heard and heeded mer countrymen the fighting of old wrongs kept fresh by the wherever the thought of the nations turns to lengthened oppression of the intervening years. It is for the whole world, which has borne the burdens of war, to share in the adjustments of peace. Not America alone, but all the peoples now quickened to a newer sense of the values of justice, must join in the relief of a grievance whose continuance would traverse the principles for which more than a score of nations are now fighting.

"Please accept on behalf of the Slesvigers in this country my thanks for the faith of which their petition is an evidence and on behalf of your race in the old country, my earnest wish for the hastening of the day when right and justice shall prevail to deliver them from oppression.

"Cordially and sincerely yours.

"WOODROW WILSON. "The Rev. K. C. BODHOLDT,

"816 Union street, Racine, Wis." Schleswig-Holstein, including Helgoland, has an area of 7,340 square miles. In 1910 it had a population of 1,621.004.

REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA.

The republic of Lithuania, it was announced Nov. 30. 1918. had been proclaimed at Riga in the presence of the national council and great numbers of the population. Karl Ullman was chosen the first president of the new state.

Lithuania is situated in the basin of the Nemunas (Niemen), and the Dauguva (Dvina) rivers. on the southeast coast of the Baltic sea. Ethnographic Lithuania corresponds to the following administrative divisions. which were once part of Russian czardom: The governments of Vilna. Kovna. Suvalki, Grodno, a part of Courland. and the governments of Minsk and Vitebsk: also the provinces in East Prussia known as Tilze (Tilsit). Klaipeda (Memel). Gumbine (Gumbinen) and Karaliaucius (Koenigsberg). The city of Vilnius (Vilna) is the capital of Lithuania.

The area which ethnographical Lithuania occupies is approximately 80.000 square miles. The population is about 9.000.000, of whom 7.000.000 are Lithuanians (3.500.000 Lithuanians proper: 1,500,000 Lithuanians using Slavic dialect: and 2.000.000 Letts), and 308.444 Poles. The rest of the population consists of Jews. White Russians. Germans. Mongols and others.

From the Lithuanian word "baltas"-white.

The following translations of messages between the German legation in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and the foreign office in Berlin were published by Secretary Lansing, in agreement with the minister for foreign affairs of Argentina, Dec. 20, 1917:

Says Foreign Minister Shows an "Insane
Cunning."

Buenos Aires to Berlin, July 7 or 8, 1917 (No. 62)-Minister for foreign affairs, who is a theatrical person, has shown an insane cunning in preventing me from having an interview with the president. He sent me a copy of the note and declared in accordance therewith that Argentina could not consent to all the products of the country being treated as contraband.

The pressure of North America in regard to shipping iron, coal and paper is great, but not irresistible. What is lacking is strength of will.

If the president, whose action it is impossible to foretell, changes ministers a postponement of the crisis or a settlement is possible. If the answer is unsatisfactory there is to be a rupture of relations. LUXBURG.

Suggests Submarine Squadron Might "Save Situation." Buenos Aires to Berlin, July 7, 1917 (No. 63). Our attitude toward Brazil has created the impression here that our easy going good nature can be counted on. This is dangerous in South America, where the people under thin veneer are Indians. A submarine squadron with full powers to me might probably still save the situation. I request instructions as to whether after a rupture of relations legation is to start for home or to remove to Paraguay or possibly Chile. The naval attache will doubtless go to Santiago de Chile. LUXBURG. Quotes President Desiring the Friendship of Germany.

Buenos Aires to Berlin, July 10, 1917 (No. 67).-President in the course of a long interview protested his friendship for Germany and firm desire for neutrality in spite of severe pressure. He demanded forbearance for all ships, about six in number, proceeding to the war zone, but conceded that contraband found on board might be destroyed. He stated that it is a fact that there are no more ships available. He regretted the possibility of rupture. Am reporting further. LUXBURG. Says Chancellor's Speech Made a Good Impression.

Buenos Aires to Berlin, July 13, 1917 (No. 69).-Imperial chancellor's declaration of no peace without annexations has made the best impression among our friends and also created impression of the strength of our confidence of victory. The news of the crisis and the dismissal of numerous ministers is being exploited by our enemies. LUXBURG.

Reports President Refusing to Invite U. S. Squadron.

Buenos Aires to Berlin, July 14, 1917 (No. 70). Situation better, president refuses to invite American squadron. I am negotiating respecting proposals for the solution of the ship question. LUXBURG.

Suggests Nature of Reply to Note on Toro Sinking.

Buenos Aires to Berlin, July 15, 1917 (No. 71). At the special request of the president I have undertaken to transmit the following. We have discussed the following proposals: 1. That our reply to the note should merely express regret for the necessity of sinking the Toro on account of contraband and should give the desired assurance as regards the future on condition that Argentine ships avoid contraband and any hostile undertaking. This reply to be couched in conciliatory language. LUXBURG.

Outlines Some of Terms of the Proposed
Protocols.

Buenos Aires to Berlin, July 15, 1917 (No. 72. Continuation of No. 71).-Protocols to be exchanged here.

2. Argentina to promise that for the future ships will avoid the blockade zone or perhaps that the government should decline responsibility.

3. We to allow the five or six very small vessels now on the way to pass through without convoy. Details remain for further settlement. Recommends Delaying Answer Until End of LUXBURG. the Month.

Recommend delaying

Buenos Aires to Berlin, July 19, 1917 (No. 73. In continuation of number 71).-Visit of American fleet is expected next week probably for five days. After that a change of ministers is probable. answer till end of month and when it is given going fully into the Toro case in conciliatory language emphasizing contraband, cruiser warfare and expressing regret at the necessity for sinking her. Owners here Dodero are agents of an enemy government and have sold 16th inst. Argentine steamship to France for patrol serv ice. Continuation follows. Advises Conciliatory Tone Regarding International Law.

LUXBURG.

rec

Buenos Aires to Berlin, July 20, 1917 (No. 74. Continuation of No. 73).-In regard to treatment of general question of note, please show conciliatory attitude, in regard to ognized international law and suggest further negotiation; the Argentine government wishes to continue conversations. Chile has removed flag from steamer Iquique, property of Dodero. Recommend expressing recognition of this to the Chilean minister. LUXBURG. Tells of Radio Plant Erected According to Instructions.

Buenos Aires to Berlin, July 20 (No. 75). 1. Receiving plant erected according to instructions. When does Nauen send at greatest strength and which is the wave length? 2. The legation balance at the bank was. on June 30, 856,000 pesos. LUXBURG. Asks That Note Be Delayed Until First of August.

Buenos Aires to Berlin, July 24, 1917 (No. 80). Confidential also for Molina in agreement with Saguier, who is shortly to take over the ministry of foreign affairs. I beg that the reply to the note may be delayed until the first of August. LUXBURG.

"Remittances Are Dependent on the General Situation."

Buenos Aires to Berlin. July 25, 1917 (No. 82).-1. Remittance of coupons of provincial and state loans depends on the general situation we are negotiating.

2. Union is in need of a subvention on account of the blacklist and prices about 10.000 pesos monthly. LUXBURG.

Gives Names and Tonnage of Ships Sailing to Europe.

Buenos Aires to Berlin, July 28, 1917 (No. 83).-Destination and particulars of ships bound for Europe are kept strictly secret. The following are on the way, the first two being over 800 tons, the others under: Caborna, Pellegrini, Unioning. Laterra, Francia, Peru, Venezuela, Itamby, Brazil, Bolivia, sailing from Brazilian ports at various dates, the last named 20th July. Steamer lies low in the water and has a superstructure amidships.

LUXBURG.

Says President Decides on Making Secret Agreement.

Buenos Aires to Berlin, Aug. 1, 1917 (No. 85). The president has at last made up his

mind to conclude a secret agreement with Chile and Bolivia with regard to a mutual rapprochement for protection vis a vis North America before the conference idea is taken up again. Saguier, with friendly undersecretary of state and full powers, is on his way to and Santiago. LUXBURG.

"Agreement Not Possible"; Suggests Arbitration Court.

Buenos Aires to Berlin, Aug. 5, 1917 (No. 87. Reply to telegram 149)-Agreement not possible since minister insists that protocol shall establish the obligation to pay indemnity and contain provision for freedom for known Argentine ships carrying the products of the country. Most of the ships have been sold to the enemy and will change flags. recommend answering the new note after 10th August in friendly terms and if necessary proposing a court of arbitration. LUXBURG.

I

"Marine and Foreign Affairs, Ministers Probably Bribed."

Buenos Aires to Berlin, Aug. 4, 1917 (No. 88). Please treat with indulgence the last attempt of the government to put on pressure. The minister of marine and the minister for foreign affairs are probably bribed. President holds with us. The fact that North America is supplying munitions and advancing loan interest to Brazil has made an impression here. Please cable me at once further full powers. LUXBURG.

Advises the Cultivation of Friendship with Chile.

Buenos Aires to Berlin, Aug. 4, 1917 (No. 89).-I am convinced that we shall be able to carry through our principal political aims in South America, the maintenance of open market in Argentina, and the reorganization of South Brazil equally well whether with or against Argentina. Please cultivate friendship with Chile. The announcement of a visit of a submarine squadron to salute the president would even now exercise decisive influence on the situation in South America. Prospect excellent for wheat harvest in December. LUXBURG. Information That U. S. Asked Neutral Conference Dropped.

Buenos Aires to Berlin, Aug. 7, 1917 (No. 90). I have certain information that North American note to Argentina asked that conference of South American neutrals should be dropped. Vanity does not allow them to tell the truth. Meanwhile there is a possibility that congress may be unconstitutionally dissolved by president. Please show willingness to meet the Argentine government as far as possible. LUXBURG.

"Important to Avoid the Appearance of Weakness."

Buenos Aires to Berlin, (About) Aug. 10, 1917 (No. 94. Reply to No. 157).-It is not known with certainty which ships are sold. I have not communicated to president suggestion about sparing Argentine ships for the present; it is important to avoid appearance of weakness in face of the pressure. Please give me full powers, secret and comprehensive, to settle matters, and let reply to note be courteous in tone. Best of all would be authorization to announce submarine visit. LUXBURG.

Makes New Proposals Over Head of Foreign Minister.

Buenos Aires to Berlin, Aug. 13, 1917 (No. 95)-Advise delaying reply to note still further. My new proposal made over the head of the minister for foreign affairs is as follows:

1. Toro case to be settled by international court of arbitration.

2. Assurance that Argentine ships will be

spared in accordance with international law. 3. Protocol according to which Argentine ships avoid war. zone. Germany allows all steamers now on the way to pass through both going and returning. President's answer not yet received; request instruction. LUXBURG. Considers Readjustment Is Probable but Not Certain.

Buenos Aires to Berlin, Aug. 16, 1917 (No. 97. Reply to telegram 158).-Readjustment probable, not certain. Objections of government regarding concessions have to be overcome, what amount is to be reimbursed to trans-ocean; what is desired is that the German government as sleeping partner should share expenses up to date half and half with Siemens Schuckert and also in future the working expenses of the company.

LUXBURG. New Orientation Appears to Be "Proceeding Favorably."

Buenos Aires to Berlin, Aug. 16, 1917 (No. 98). This government's new orientation seems to be proceeding favorably. Saguier, who has been invited by Peru, will visit Lima and then Santiago. LUXBURG.

Argentine President Firm in Adhering to
Neutrality.

Buenos Aires to Berlin, Aug. 18, 1917 (No.. 99).-Reference to your telegram No. 166. Secret. I have had a long and agitated conference with president. He is conscious that there have been errors in the past and has firm intention of adhering to neutrality and it is asserted that all pending conflicts may be settled on loyal broad lines on a basis of mutual confidence. He recommends that an early settlement should be arrived at. First, instead of there being a protocol Argentine ships should on the one hand tacitly be spared

and on the other be prevented from going to sea. As a

matter of fact the use of the

Argentine flag has latterly been refused repeatedly, moreover shipbuilding material is exhausted. Continuation follows.

LUXBURG.

Should Be Assurance That Ships Will Not Be Harmed.

were

Buenos Aires to Berlin, Aug. 18, 1917 (No. 100. Continuation of No. 99).-Second, as regards note of your excellency or of the imperial legation, the lines of which telegraphed to Molina at the president's wish, a large hearted solution should be arrived at out of friendship. There should be assurance that Argentine ships will not be harmed and that freedom of movement will be allowed them in accordance with international law. As regards Toro indemnity there should be same procedure as in the case of the Monte Protegido, but ship's value should only come in so far as it is not covered by insurance. The president deserves confidence.

LUXBURG. "Public Opinion Unpatriotic"; Advises Immediate Settlement.

Buenos Aires to Berlin, Aug. 24, 1917 (No. 103. Reply to telegram No. 170).-Public opinion is becoming unpatriotic. I recommend an immediate, definite settlement. My telegraphic communication with Mexico is entirely interrupted. LUXBURG.

Says Friendly Minister Fears Secret Wire May Be Compromised.

Buenos Aires to Berlin, Sept. 1, 1917.-A friendly minister regrets very much the communication made at Berlin to Molina to the effect that telegraphic instructions to me were contemplated. He fears that the secret wire may be compromised. The Argentine government has published all reports and drafts, as well as the instructions sent to me through Molina respecting the last note. LUXBURG.