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GREAT BRITAIN-Continued.

Subject.

No.

From and to whom.

Date.

Page.

Mr. Raikes to Mr. Adee (tele- Sept. 5 gram).

Mr. Adee to Mr. Raikes (tele-....do... gram).

999 Mr. Adée to Mr. Choate.....

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Mr. Adee to Mr. Raikes....

Sept. 6

6 Mr. Adee to Mr. Reid

Mr. Raikes to Mr. Adee ........

Oct. 1

Prisoners of war, American citizens, held in Brit-
ish colonies. Reports inquiry of foreign office
whether United States desires to make special
arrangement for return of 10 from Ceylon.
Same subject. Incloses list of those detained at
St. Helena.

Release of British subject from involuntary mili-
tary service in Venezuela, secured by United
States naval officials. Advises of.
Death of Lord Pauncefote, British ambassador
to the Unietd States. Conveys thanks of Brit-
ish Government for military honors and trans-
portation of remains to England on board the
U. S. S. Brooklyn, which was met and escorted
by two British war vessels.
Jews in Roumania. Discriminations against,
condition of helplessness to which they are re-
duced, and objections of United States Govern-
ment to immigration of such persons. Reports
that British Government joins in views ex-
pressed by the United States Government, and
will address other powers parties to the Ber-
lin treaty on the subject. Încloses note from
foreign office.

Accident to President Roosevelt. Conveys his
Government's congratulations on escape from
injury.
Same subject.

above telegram.

Appropriately acknowledges

Prisoners of war, American citizens, held in Brit-
ish colonies. Adverts to inability of Depart-
ment or consuls to send the prisoners home and,
in view of the fact that the men were confined
by the British Government in distant places to
serve its interested policy, expresses the hope
that it will soon make arrangements to return
them to the United States or remove them to
some place where better opportunities for their
transportation are afforded.

Release of British subject from involuntary mili-
tary service in Venezuela secured by United
States naval officials. Quotes from report of
commanding officer of U. S. S. Cincinnati.
Sept. 23 Special embassy of the United States to corona-
tion of Edward VII. Commends manner in
which Mr. Reid represented the President.
Protection of British interests in Colombia by
United States officials. Requests that thanks
of his Government be conveyed to the com-
mander of the U. S. S. Philadelphia on account
of.
Protection by United States officials of British
interests in Bolivia. Requests continuation of.
.do... Release of British subject from involuntary mili-
tary service in Venezuela secured by United
States naval officials. Requests that thanks of
his Government be conveyed to commander of
the U. S. S. Cincinnati on account of.
Protection by United States officials of British
interests in Bolivia. States that instructions
have been issued for continuation of.
Concerning the establishment of import duties
in Zanzibar.

245 Same to same.

Same to same..

Mr. Hay to Mr. Raikes

Oct. 4

Treaty between the United States and Great Britain. 1034 Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate

495

545

531

549

550

496

545

507

511

529

545

529

Protection of American interests by British vice-
consul at Bitlis, Turkey. Instructs to express
appreciation for.

553

Commercial treaty between Great Britain and
China. Text.

553

497

Prisoners of war, America citizens, held in Brit-
ish colonies. Reports that those in Ceylon will
be sent to the United States by the first packet.
Note from foreign office inclosed.
Protection by United States officials of British
interests in Bolivia. Conveys thanks for con-
tinuation of.

529

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Same subject. Incloses correspondence with Navy Department relative to.

GUATEMALA AND HONDURAS.

1902. Feb. 26

Foreign debt of Guatemala. Transmits joint note of Belgian, British, French, German, and Italian representatives, inviting early meas ures for the satisfaction of arrangement with bondholders, and subsequent correspondence with minister for foreign affairs.

Same subject. Instructs to keep Department advised of negotiations.

Same subject. Incloses memoranda from and to German ambassador. States that the United States is indisposed to join with other powers in coercive action, but will reserve for United States citizens all rights secured by such action, and instructs to advise Government of Guatemala of this attitude.

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565

566

567

568

569

578

Revolution. Reports situation critical and confliet for Presidency probable.

Same subject. Reports resignation of President, and requests presence of naval vessel. Same subject. Reports rioting, and that former President is on the eve of departure. Same subject. Reports that provisional committees are in charge of cities.

Same subject. Urges presence of naval vessel... Same subject. States that U. S. S. Topeka has sailed for Port au Prince.

Same subject. Inquires if he shall recognize the "committee of safety." Same subject. Instructs to enter into necessary business relations with de facto government.

581

584

Same subject. Reports recognition of provi-
sional government.

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Same subject. Reports in detail on present situ-
ation, and incloses correspondence relative to
recognition of provisional government.
Protection of Cuban interests by United States
consular officials. Reports consent of Haiti to.
Revolution. Reports present condition of polit-
ical affairs, forthcoming congressional and pres-
idential elections, prospects of several candi-
dates, etc.

Same subject. Reports intention of Haitian ad-
miral to bombard Cape Haitian.
Same subject. Reports that Haitian Govern-
ment styles admiral a pirate and disavows his
action.

Same subject. Reports that Cape Haitian was
fired upon, and that Firmin embarked from
that place.

Same subject. Reports that Haitian Govern-
ment has ordered arrest of admiral.
Same subject. Incloses correspondence with
consul at Cape Haitian regarding troubles at
that place.

605

Same subject. States that U. S. S. Marietta has
been ordered to Cape Haitian.

608

1111

Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay

609

524 1127

526

1132

528

Same to same (telegram)... July 26

Same subject. Reports events to date, bombard-
ment of Cape Haitian, and progress of elections.
Question of "right of asylum" in United States
legations. Reports abuses, and suggests limi-
tations.

Revolution. Reports in detail present status of
affairs.

Same subject. Reports request of provisional
government that Admiral Killick and his ves-
sel be considered and treated as pirates by
neutral powers, and expresses opinion that
request is inadmissible; incloses correspond-

ence.

Same subject. Reports request that foreign
naval vessels be called upon to capture Ad-
miral Killick.

Same to same (telegram).......do... Same subject. Reports that civil war has been
declared; cabinet dissolved; Firmin march-
ing with army on Port au Prince.

Mr. Adee to Mr. Powell (tel- ....do... Same subject. States that rule as to piracy is
egram).

Same subject. Confirms above telegram and
quotes portion of instruction referred to.
Same subject. Detailed report on condition of
affairs, movements of opposing forces, and
prospects of presidential election in the as-
sembly.

Same subject. Transmits reports of commander
of U. S. S. Marietta concerning conditions at
Cape Haitian and Port de Paix.

Same subject. Reports that Firmin set up a
new government at Gonaives.
Same subject. Exhaustive report on present
and prospective conditions.
Question of "right of asylum" in United States
legations; states that political reasons are not
to be considered, but the merits of each indi-
vidual case, in granting privilege of refuge;
refers to previous instructions.

679

611

614

615

616

620

621

622

681

Same subject. Reports destruction of Petit Goave,
and has instructed consul at Cape Haitian to
ignore blockade.

627

Same subject. States that United States will
duly observe obligations of neutrality.
Same subject. Gives full account of events al-
ready reported by cable; discusses present and
prospective conditions; incloses notice of block-
ade of Cape Haitian by revolutionary govern-
ment and his reply declining to acknowledge
blockade or recognize that government. In-
closes correspondence with consul at Cape Hai-
tian and commander of the Machias, and text
of protest of the captain of the Paloma.
Same subject. Incloses instructions issued by
Treasury Department to collectors in order to
prevent violation of neutrality of United States,
and states that diplomatic and consular officers
of Haiti may bring facts to knowledge of local
United States officers.

Same subject. States that blockade of Cape Hai-
tian has been abandoned by Admiral Killick.
Same subject. States that views reported in dis-
patch No. 1123, of July 25, concerning request
of Haitian Government that insurgent vessel
and admiral be considered as pirates, coincide
with Department's previous instructions.
Same subject. Reports movements in the field
and proceedings in the Congress during the
week. Incloses letter from consular agent at
Petit Goave.

635

636

Revolution. Reviews events and conditions.
Incloses proclamation of revolutionist leader
Firmin and correspondence with provisional
government relative to seizure of arms on Ger-
man steamer Markomannia.

645

Same subject. Transmits various reports of the
sinking of the Crete.

649

Accident to President Roosevelt.

Acknowl

682

Same subject. States that United States Gov-
ernment does not recognize closure of ports by
mere decree; that blockade must be effective.
Same subject. Approves refusal to recognize a
paper blockade.

Same subject. Confirms Department's telegram
of 10th instant, and incloses instruction to
consul-general at Santo Domingo relative to
blockade by decree.

Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay (tel- ....do... Same subject. States that French and German
egram).

vessels have been permitted to enter closed
port, and he has demanded same right for
American vessels.

650

651

652

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Same subject. States that refusal to recognize blockade should be based on grounds set forth in Department's telegram of Sept. 10. Same subject. Incloses decree of blockade referred to in telegram of Sept. 9; reports interview with President Canal, and incloses correspondence.

Same subject. Confirms Department's telegram of Sept. 11, and points out irrelevancy of argument presented in legation's telegram of Sept.

11.

Same subject. Reports revolutionary movement and political conditions of the week. Same subject. Reports that Government advises of blockade of Gonaives and St. Marc. Same subject. Confirms above telegram........ Same subject. Reports that Government states | there is a chartered vessel cruising at each blockaded port.

Same subject. Weekly report of revolutionary and political conditions.

Same subject. Reports that there are no Haitian vessels at blockaded ports.

Same subject. Weekly report of revolutionary | and political conditions.

Same subject. Transmits request that naval vessel be sent to Port de Paix.

Same subject. Reports on loans contracted by Government.

Same subject. Reports interview with President Canal at which position of the United States on question of blockade by decree was stated. Same subject. Reports that Government states it will place armed vessels at Gonaives and St. Marc.

Same subject. States that time of blockade has been changed to commence Oct. 12. Same subject. Reports interviews with President Canal and presidential candidates relative to good offices of legation toward restoration of peace.

Same subject. Reports that St. Marc has capitulated to provisional government.

Same subject. Reports surrender of Gonaives, and embarkation of Firmin and his followers. Same subject. Reports political conditions quiet and likely to remain so until election of President takes place.

Same subject. Reports that political refugees at Gonaives are claimed by General Nord, and that consul has been instructed not to deliver them.

Same subject. Reports that President of provisional government telegraphed orders not to use force in seizing refugees above referred to. Same subject. Reports conflict between returning volunteers and regular troops in Port au Prince.

Same subject. Refers to dispatch No. 1196, Nov. 5, and states that the United States could object to political refugees being taken from its consulates by force, but could not shelter fugitives from orderly processes of courts. Same subject. Reports that political situation is unchanged, and arrival of General Nord and his army in about ten days is expected to decide presidential question.

Same subject. Reports that quiet prevails, and anticipates that presidential election will soon take place.

Same subject. Reports great excitement over arrival of General Nord.

652

653

655

Same subject. Reports that General Nord has been elected President.

677

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Same subject. Reports that General Nord took possession of palace on Dec. 18, was acclaimed President, the choice being sanctioned by the assembly on Dec. 21.

677

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