63

Same to same..

1902. Jan. 22

Military service cases of Joseph Knopp, Jacob
Friedberg, Harry Schmierie, Michael Tenzer,
and Frank Howrka. Reports on.

Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick. Feb. 3 Agreement between Russia and China relative to

Manchuria. Incloses for communication to
Austro-Hungarian Government memorandum
of Feb. 1, 1902, expressing views of United
States.

Status of naturalized United States citizens of
Austro-Hungarian origin returning to their na-
tive country. Retention by Hungarian officials
of passport and certificate of naturalization of
Josef Janco. Incloses correspondence and re-
ports interviews with minister for foreign af-
fairs in connection with case of Janco, men-
tions a tentative proposal of Austria-Hungary
to abrogate the naturalization treaty, explains
that a law of "military defense" stands in the
way of enforcement of demands made by lega-
tion in regard to passports and naturalization
papers, and suggests this as a propitious time
for securing a satisfactory arrangement.
Passage through United States of remains of late
Mexican minister to Austria-Hungary. States
that customary courtesies will be extended on
occasion of.

Status of naturalized United States citizens of
Austro-Hungarian origin returning to their
native country. Approves conduct of matter
as reported in dispatch No. 67.
Raising of United States legation to Austria-
Hungary and Austro-Hungarian legation to
United States to embassies. Reports intention
of Austria-Hungary.

Same subject. Confirms above, with details.
Same subject. Incloses article from Vienna
Fremdenblatt.

Right of widow of Austro-Hungarian soldier to
pension. Instructs to investigate.
Political, social, and commercial relations be-
tween the United States and Austria-Hungary.
Incloses article from the Neue Wiener Tagblatt.
Raising of United States legation to Austria-Hun-
gary and Austro-Hungarian legation to United
States to embassies. States that United States
will raise legation.

Right of widow of Austro-Hungarian soldier to
pension. Incloses information secured from
I. and R. ministry of war.

Military service case of Joseph Kristof. Reports
efforts to secure Kristof's discharge.
Passport application of Theodor F. Alexander.
Submits for instructions.

Raising of United States legation to Austria-Hun-
gary and Austro-Hungarian legation to United
States to embassies. Reports that Emperor will
be glad to receive an ambassador from the
United States.

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84

Same to same.

May 23

Passport application of Armin Freiman. Sub-
mits for instructions.

Passport application of Theodor F. Alexander.
Instructs to issue passport.
Raising of United States legation to Austria-Hun-
gary and Austro-Hungarian legation to United
States to embassies. Notifies Mr. McCormick
of his nomination and confirmation as ambas-
sador.

Same subject. Acknowledges above telegram,
with appreciation,
Same subject. Notification of Mr. McCormick's
appointment as ambassador.

Passport application of Armin Freiman. States
that case is covered by circular of Mar. 27, 1899,
and legation must decide, from the circum-
stances, what action to take.

Protection of Cuban interests by United States
consular officials.. Reports assent of Austria-
Hungary.

Raising of United States legation to Austria-Hun-
gary and Austro-Hungarian legation to United
States to embassies. Reports reception as am
bassador.

June 28

June 30

Same subject. Acknowledges above and in-
structs to report when Austria-Hungary will
raise its mission to rank of embassy.
Admission into Austria-Hungary of proprietary
preparations of American manufacture. In-
closes correspondence and instructs to investi-
gate and report regarding regulations, etc.
Jews in Roumania, discriminations against;
condition of helplessness to which they are
reduced, and objection of United States Gov-
ernment to immigration of such persons. In
connection with pending naturalization treaty
with Roumania, discusses at length the fore-
going questions, and appeals to the principles
laid down in the Treaty of Berlin for amélio-
ration of said conditions. Instructs to present
above considerations to minister for foreign
affairs.

Military service case of Joseph Kristof. Reports 63 release of Kristof. Aug. 12 Raising of United States legation to AustriaHungary and Austro-Hungarian legation to United States to embassies. States that an ambassador will be appointed by Austria-Hungary upon going into effect of the budget. Admission into Austria-Hungary of proprietary preparations of American manufacture. Refers to instruction No. 57 and incloses further correspondence.

Aug. 14

Aug. 27
Sept. 3

Sept. 5
Sept. 6

Oct. 17

Same subject. Roports that matter has been pre- |
sented to ministry for foreign affairs.
Sending of Hungarian national banner to the
United States. Incloses letter of A. S. Ambrose
reporting, and instructs to investigate.
Accident to President Roosevelt. Congratula-
tions on escape from injury.
Same subject. Acknowledges above

Oct. 13 Admission into Austria-Hungary of proprietary
preparations of American manufacture. In-
closes correspondence outlining conditions of.
Status of naturalized United States citizens of
Austro-Hungarian origin returning to their na-
tive country. Retention by Hungarian officials
of passport and certificate of naturalization of
Josef Janco. Reports that orders have been
issued to Hungarian local authorities to deliver
receipts stating reasons for taking papers. In-
closes correspondence with foreign office in
connection with Janco case suggesting regula-
tions on the lines agreed to by the Austrian
Government on the subject of passports.
Passport application of Harry Frommer. Submits
for instructions.

Oct. 30

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