1902. June 17

June 19

June 21

Treaty of commerce and navigation between Austria-Hungary and Mexico. Incloses text. Claim of Michael Brown v. Mexico, on account of illegal eviction and imprisonment. Reports payment of indemnity of $10,000 to Brown. Incloses correspondence. Arrest and imprisonment of American citizens, railway employees, in Mexico. Acknowledges dispatch No. 1413, June 11, and states that it is not perceived that any further action can be taken in the case of Nathaniel F. Bonsall. Claim of Michael Brown v. Mexico on account of illegal eviction and imprisonment. Expresses gratification at adjustment of. July 14 Jurisdiction of United States consuls over disputes and differences between masters, officers, and crews of American vessels in Mexican ports. Incloses letters from the Pacific Mail Steamship Co. regarding, and instructs to ask that Mexican Government accord to American vessels the usual treatment given in the United States by comity, and to suggest a supplemental treaty | article on the subject.

June 28

July 26 Denials of justice to United States citizens. Sub-
mits proposed communication to consular offi-
cers relative to prompt action regarding, and
requests Department's approval of same.
Aug. 15 Jurisdiction of United States consuls over disputes
and differences between masters, officers, and
crews of American vessels in Mexican ports.
Incloses notes to minister for foreign affairs pro-
posing additional treaty article and suggesting
that matter be left in the meanwhile with con-
suls by comity.

Mr. Adee to Mr. Clayton... Aug. 18

Denials of justice to United States citizens. Ap-
proves course submitted in dispatch No. 1485,
July 26.
Aug. 26 Jurisdiction of United States consuls over disputes
and differences between masters, officers, and
crews of American vessels in Mexican ports.
Reports that proposal for additional convention
has been referred to the law officers of the Mex-
ican foreign office.

815

788

812

789

816

828

819

829

820

1555 Same to same

Aug. 28

Denials of justice to United States citizens. In-
closes circular letter to consuls directing them
to report to embassy cases of.
Accident to President Roosevelt.
tions on escape.

829

Congratula.

830

1567

President Roosevelt to Pres-
ident Diaz (telegram).
Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay.

Sept. 5

Same subject. Acknowledges above telegram
with appreciation.

831

Sept. 6

Arrest and imprisonment of American citizens,
railway employees, in Mexico. Reports that
appeal in case of Nathaniel F. Bonsall has been
rejected by the supreme court.

812

Denials of justice to United States citizens. Ap-
proves action reported in dispatch No. 1555.
Aug. 28.

Message of the President of Mexico to Congress.
Passages relating to the Pious Fund claim and
the silver question.

Oct. 24 Jurisdiction of United States consuls over disputes
and differences between masters, officers, and
crews of American vessels in Mexican ports.
Reports that the law of Mexico recognizes,
and the minister for foreign affairs deems an ad-
ditional treaty article unnecessary. Incloses
correspondence.

Nov. 4 Reception of General Cárlos Garcia Velez, Cuban
minister to Mexico, reported.

830

831

821

832

827

665

1902.

4

Mr. Merry to Mr. Hay...... Jan.

Jan. 11

Treaty relations with Salvador. Termination of,
and its possible effect on the status of consuls
in Salvador. Reports that United States con-
sul has been advised by legation to proceed as
if treaties were still in operation.

Claim of Rosa Gelbtrunk v. Salvador. Instructs
to suggest submission to arbitrators of claim of
Salvador Commercial Co.

Jan. 22 Treaty relations with Salvador. States that treaty
of amity, etc., having been abrogated, lega-
tion's suggestion to consul-general, reported in
dispatch No. 665, Jan. 4, was erroneous.
Feb. 9 Treaty between Central American States provid-
ing for the arbitration of differences. Trans-
mits text.

Feb 20

Mar. 1

Mr. Hay to Mr. Merry...... Mar.

7

Protection of Danish interests in Salvador by
United States officials. Incloses note from min-
ister for foreign affairs authorizing in the same
manner and under the same conditions now
applying to Chinese.
Treaty between Central American states provid-
ing for the arbitration of differences. Reports
adhesion of Guatemala, and discusses effects of
visit of President of Salvador to Guatemala,
and of the treaty on the peace of Central
America.

.do... Claim of Rosa Gelbtrunk v. Salvador. Reports
that Government of Salvador accepts arbitra-
tion provided it be allowed thirty days from
date of acceptance by the Department of State
for preparation of its case.
Protection of Danish interests in Salvador by
United States officials. Directs that consuls
be instructed to extend, with same restrictions
as apply to Chinese subjects.
Claim of Rosa Gelbtrunk v. Salvador. Grants
30 days' delay, as requested, and states that
this action closes agreement to arbitrate.
Same subject. Incloses notes to minister for
foreign affairs of Salvador in accordance with
above telegram.

Mr. Hill to Mr. Merry (tele- Mar. 14 gram).

Mar. 15

875

1902. May 31

June 18
June 20
July 19

Aug. 5

Aug. 31

Protection of Cuban interests by United States
consular officials. Reports consent of Costa
Rica.

Same subject. Reports consent of Salvador....
Same subject. Reports consent of Nicaragua.
Transit across the Isthmus of Panama under
treaty of 1846. Incloses correspondence in re-
gard to detention of arms destined for Nicara-
gua by Colombian authorities, and suggests that
free transit be required by the United States.
Same subject. States that treaty of 1846 was
made for the benefit of the contracting parties,
and does not impair the rights of Colombia to
place an embargo on the traffic of other states.
Same subject. Incloses further appeal from
President of Nicaragua, and takes position that
guaranty of the United States applies to all
countries.

Sept. 10 Accident to President Roosevelt. Expresses sym-
pathy.

889

888

225

20 Mr. Francis to Mr. Hay

27

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hay.

June 16

14

Mr. Hay to Mr. Wilson..

July 17

Protection of Cuban interests by United States
consular officials. Reports consent of Rouma-
nia.
Jews in Roumania. Discusses proposed natural-
ization convention between the United States
and Roumania; discriminations in the latter
country against Jews; condition of helpless-
ness to which they are reduced, and objections
of United States Government to immigration
of such persons.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hay..... Aug. 8 Same subject. Reports that naturalization treaty

will not be considered by Roumania, the main objection being based on the Jewish question. Same subject. Incloses copy of instruction to diplomatic officers of the United States in countríes parties to the treaty of Berlin.

1901.

RUSSIA.

905

909

910

914

915

269

517

Mutual embarrassments of United States and
Russian officials at Niuchwang. Complains of
proceedings of United States consul at Niu-
chwang, antagonistic to Russian authorities in
charge of the city. Requests that consul be
suitably instructed.

Same subject. States that Department has not
given, nor will it give, instructions to consul
which would cause conflict with Russian ad-
ministration.

Same subject. Incloses copies of above corre-
spondence.

Same subject. Reports that the conflict between
United States seamen and Russian soldiers at
Niuchwang is regarded as an incident of local
and minor importance by the minister for
foreign affairs.
Convention and arrangement between Russia
and China respecting Manchuria. Represents
that signing Manchurian convention and sep-
arate convention with Russian-Chinese Bank
would contravene treaties of China, affect
rights of United States citizens, impair sov-
ereignty of China, and subserve "open-door"
policy accepted by Russia and other powers.
Same subject. Incloses for communication to
Russian Government memorandum of Feb. 1
expressing views of the United States.

Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay (tel- ....do... Same subject. Reports that views of United
egram)..

529 Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay.

1902. Feb. 12

Feb. 15

Feb. 21

Same to same (telegram)........ Mar. 1

Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay (telegram).

Mar. 3

Convention and arrangement between Russia
and China respecting Manchuria. Incloses
note from minister for foreign affairs declaring
Russia's intention to withdraw troops from
Manchuria.

Mutual embarrassments of United States and
Russian officials at Niuchwang. Incloses com-
plaint of American Asiatic Association regard-
ing restrictions by Russian authorities on tele-
graphic communication.
Same subject. Incloses correspondence regard-
ing interference with telegraphic communica-
tion of United States consular and naval officers.
Declaration of Russia and France concerning de-
fensive agreement between Great Britain and
Japan. States that the alliance was negotiated
without the knowledge of the United States,
and memorandum of February 1 expressing
views of the United States relative to the con-
vention between Russia and China respecting
Manchuria was sent without consultation with
Great Britain or Japan.

Same subject. Reports that above telegram has
been communicated to the Russian minister
for foreign affairs.

Mar. 4 Mutual embarrassments of United States and
Russian officials at Niuchwang. States that
reported restrictions on telegraphic communi-
cation will be investigated by the Russian
Government.

Mar. 13

Mar. 19

Declaration of Russia and France concerning de-
fensive agreement between Great Britain and
Japan. Incloses copy of his note to Russian
mínister for foreign affairs.

Mutual embarrassments of United States and
Russian officials at Niuchwang. Reports that
representations against restrictions on tele-
graphic communication have been orally
made.

Same subject. Reports that Russian Govern-
ment knows of but one instance when tele-
grams were dispatched by mail by reason of a
break in the Russian line, but it is investi-
gating the matter

...do.... Declaration of Russia and France concerning de-
fensive agreement between Great Britain and
Japan transmitted.

928

920

920

929

930

923

930

924

925

931

Same subject. Transmits explanatory remarks
published in the St. Petersburg Journal.
Same subject. Acknowledges above dispatch
and incloses correspondence regarding.
Mutual embarrassments of United States and
Russian officials at Niuchwang. Incloses note
from Russian ministry for foreign affairs con-
cerning reported delays in transmission of tele-
grams.

Protection of Cuban interests by United States
consular officials. Reports consent of Russia.
Visit of Russian Grand Duke Boris Wladimiro-
vitch to the United States. Advises of con-
templated.

Partial removal of restrictions on travel and
residence in central Asia reported.
Visit of Russian Grand Duke Boris Wladimiro-
vitch to the United States. States that a vessel
has been provided to convey the Duke from the
steamer to the shore at San Francisco.
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 forego-
ing questions and appeals to the principles !
laid down in the treaty of Berlin for ameliora-
tion of said conditions. Instructs to present
above considerations to the minister for for-
eign affairs.

933

934

936

934

42