004

Same to same (telegram).... Jan. 25

Mr. Root to Mr. Tower...... Jan. 30
Mr. Root to Mr. Tower....... Jan. 31

Same subject. Reports his interview with Professor
Martens on Jan. 22 relative to The Hague Confer-

ence.

Same subject. Reports second interview with Pro-
fessor Martens, and says he informed him that date
for conference-the end of May or the beginning of
June is acceptable to the United States; also
form of organization of equality of participation.
Regulations for preventing collisions at sea. See
instruction of Jan. 30, 1907, to Ambassador Francis.
Restrictions upon importation, growth, and use
of opium. Incloses copy of instruction sent to
embassies at London and Tokyo. Also incloses
copy of regulations for suppression of opium grow-
ing and smoking in China, and states that views of
Japan and Great Britain being favorable and coop-
eration of China seeming assured, it is desirable
that on bringing this matter to attention of the
German Government to inquire whether it will be
willing to join with other powers mentioned in a
conference on opium question, or whether if another
course were deemed more practical it would be
prepared to name a commissioner who, in concert
with other commissioners, would investigate sub-
ject, or in case of divergence of views, a statement
thereof to several Governments for their considera-
tion.

Mr. Tower to Mr. Root (tele-...do..... The Second Peace Conference. Says he has ascer-
gram).

1093 Same to same..

tained that the German Government accepts pro-
gramme of Russia forconference, that she is strongly
disinclined to discuss subjects not contained in
that programme, and that she is opposed to ques-
tion of disarmament. States that Germany favors
last of May or first of June as date of meeting, and
agrees to same form of organization as at last con-
ference. Says Professor de Martens renews his
suggestion that Russia be promptly informed if
the United States intends to present new ques-
tions for discussion, so that information may be
communicated to other powers.

Feb. 5 Citizenship of persons born in the United States of
German parents and living in Germany. Reports
case of Carl Gundlich, whose father, Carl Gund-
lich, residing in Kiedrich, Rheingau, has applied
to the embassy for a passport for his son, says it ap-
pears to be intention of the father to use fact of
birth of boy in the United States in order to escape
duties in Germany, and that, subject to approval
of the department, he will decline to issue a pass-
port to him.
Extension of the provisions of the naturalization
treaties between the United States and Germany
to Alsace-Lorraine. Refers to the extension of
the provisions of naturalization treaties between
the United States and Germany to Alsace-
Lorraine, and instructs him to endeavor to secure
from the German Government an arrangement
which will put American citizens born in Alsace-
Lorraine upon same footing as other American
citizens of German origin returning to that country
for legitimate purposes.

615 Mr. Bacon to Mr. Tower.... Feb. 27

1118 Mr. Tower to Mr. Root....

Mar. 7 Military service of Henry Schultheis. Refers to
No. 588, of Dec. 15, 1906, and incloses copy of note
from minister for foreign affairs relative to military
case of Henry Schultheis.

618 Mr. Bacon to Mr. Tower.... Mar. 8 Citizenship of persons born in the United States of

German parents and living in Germany. Ac-
knowledges dispatch No. 1093, of Feb. 5, relative
to issuance of a passport to Carl Gundlich, and
informs him that passport should be issued to him
in view of fact that he has not yet reached his ma-
jority and is not competent to elect another nation-
ality than that of his birth. Says if, upon reaching
the age of 21, he does not return to land of his birth
this Government may reasonably conclude that he
has elected another nationality.

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1121 Mr. Tower to Mr. Root...... Mar. 15

Mr. Eddy to Mr. Root (tele- Apr. 2 gram).

1142 Same to same..

Apr. 3

Mr. Root to Mr. Eddy (tele- Apr. 6 gram).

Mr. Root to Mr. Sternburg.. Apr. 22

JApr. 22
May 2

Mr. Root to Mr. Sternburg.. May

2

June 1

842 Mr. Root to Mr. Garrett....

June 10

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Extension of the provisions of the naturalization
treaties between the United States and Germany
to Alsace-Lorraine. Acknowledges No. 615, of Feb.
15, and incloses copy of note to the German minis-
ter for foreign affairs relative to the placing of
American citizens born in Alsace-Lorraine on the
same footing as other American citizens of German
origin returning to Germany for legitimate pur-
poses.

Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use
of opium. Refers to department's number 604,
and states that he has received note from ministry
for foreign affairs, which states willingness of the
Japanese Government to take part with other
powers in a conference for investigation of opium
and opium trade in eastern Asia. States that min-
istry for foreign affairs desires to be informed as to
how proposals of the United States have been
received by other powers.

Same subject. Transmits copy of note from the Im-
perial German ministry for foreign affairs and con-
firms his cipher telegram of Apr. 2.

Same subject. Acknowledges telegram of the 2d,
and states that British Government has expressed
preference for commission to investigate opium
trade rather than initial conference, but will offer no
objection to the latter if other powers prefer it. In-
forms him that no further replies have been re-
ceived, although Japan had already indicated con-
sent.
Commercial agreement between the United States
and Germany. Refers to commercial agreement
signed on Apr. 22 between the German Government
and the Government of the United States, and
sets forth points on which customs and consular
officers of the United States have been instructed,
and which shall remain in force for term of said
agreement.
Commercial agreement between the United States
and Germany, signed at Washington Apr. 22,
1907; at Levico, May 2, 1907. Text.
Same subject. Refers to commercial agreement
between two countries, and incloses copy of an
amendment of section 7 of the customs adminis-
trative act which the President of the United
States will recommend to Congress.

May 28 Military service case of George Ahl. Refers to
military service case of George Ahl, and instructs
him to endeavor to have Mr. Ahl given permis-
sion to remain long enough in Germany to com-
plete his musical studies.
Commercial agreement between the United States
and Germany. Text.
Diplomatic immunities of an ambassador's house-
hold. Refers to dispatch No. 1273, of Dec. 20,
reporting an altercation between a German tax
collector and porter at ambassador's house, in
consequence of which ambassador was asked to
permit summons to be served on porter at house,
and informs him that if porter is still in service
of embassy the question of his personal immunity
may be waived, but that service should be per-
sonal and outside of embassy precincts.
Marriage of American citizens in Germany or on
Germany territory. Incloses copy of dispatch
from American consul at Tsingtau relative to
marriage of Americans in Germany or on German
territory, incloses copy of the department's reply
thereto, together with copy of departmental
memorandum on subject, and instructs him to
report as to advisability of bringing matter in-
formally to attention of the German Government
with view to arriving at some solution of difficul-
ties presented.
Military service case of George Ahl. Refers to in-
struction No. 649, of May 28, relative to case of
George Ahl, and says he has been informed by
minister for foreign affairs that it is not desirable
that Mr. Ahl shall remain longer in Germany
than period already fixed for his departure.

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Tower.... Aug. 7

1214 Mr. Tower to Mr. Root.... Aug. 8

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1240 Same to same.

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Same to same....

1907.

Sept. 23 Marriage of American citizens in Germany or on
German territory. Acknowledges No. 693, of
Aug. 7, and reports on question of marriages be-
tween Americans in Germany or on German terri-
tory.

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Tower.... Oct. 14 Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use
of opium. See instruction No. 134, of Oct. 14,
1907, from Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hill.
Oct. 23 Marriage of American citizens in Germany or on
German territory. Acknowledges dispatch No.
1240, of Sept. 23, and informs him that in view of
fact that strict compliance with the "certificate"
requirement of German marriage laws seem to be
practically impossible for an American citizen,
instructs him to bring informally to attention of
the German Government difficulties thus arising,
to end that an expression of that Government's
views may be obtained and an arrangement made
which will afford a satisfactory solution of the
difficulties now existing.

1255 Mr. Tower to Mr. Root....

Nov. 5

Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use
of opium. Acknowledging instruction No. 727, of
Oct. 14, states that he has transmitted the inclos-
ures to the minister for foreign affairs, and that he
has inquired whether or not the German Govern-
ment finds it convenient to suggest a place and
time of meeting of opium conference.
Punishment for crime committed before, and not
mentioned in extradition proceedings. Refers to
extradition of Georg Bartholomaus from the
United States to Germany, and asks the depart-
ment's views as to whether extradited man can be
prosecuted for an offense committed prior to extra-
dition and not set forth in requisition, provided no
action is taken until a month after his release from
present term of imprisonment.

Diplomatic immunities of an ambassador's house-
hold. Reports on a case which he says recently
occurred at his house in Berlin, which brings into
question subject of diplomatic privileges in regard
to immunity from arrest of servants in an ambassa-
dor's household, and incloses copy of a note from
minister for foreign affairs on subject.
Punishment for crime committed before, and not
mentioned in extradition proceedings. Refers to
note of Dec. 7, relative to extradition of Georg
Bartholomaus from the United States to Germany,
and says department is in accord with embassy
upon the general principle that trial and acquittal,
or trial and conviction, for an extradition offense,
does not clothe the fugitive with permanent immu-
nity from prosecution for other offenses committed
prior to extradition, but that fugitive may be re-
arrested after he has been given a reasonable time
to depart from the jurisdiction.

GREAT BRITAIN.

1904. Dec. 10

(See also Egypt.)

Arrangement by an exchange of notes concerning administration and lease of certain small islands on the North Bornean coast by British North Borneo Co. Refers to embassy's note of Sept. 7, 1903, concerning status of certain islands near coast of British North Borneo, and says the Government of the United States is willing to come to an understanding with the British Government whereby a joint examination of North Bornean neighborhood shall be made by experts on behalf of each Government in order to agree, if possible, on a tentative line which shall conveniently and fairly represent intention of parties to protocol of 1885.

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Mr. Durand to Mr. Root.... Sept. 29

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Same to same..

1906. Jan.

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Same subject. Refers to department's note of Dec.
10, 1904, concerning status of certain islands near
coast of British North Borneo; says there seems to
be no necessity for carrying out a demarcation be-
tween American possessions and British North
Borneo, as there is no intention to question the
title of the United States to islands. States that
the Government of Great Britain is willing to allow
British North Borneo Co. to retain control over
islands, and asks if the United States would be
willing to make same concession.

Same subject. Refers to previous correspondence
relative to status of certain islands in North Bor-
neo, and says that British North Borneo Co. de-
sires to put forward an alternative proposal to that
of the United States by which they are to carry on
administration of islands in question, while pay-
ing to the United States the annual sum of $150 as
a recognition of their rights. States that proposal
is submitted for consideration of the Government
of the United States.

Mr. Root to Mr. Durand.... Jan. 12 Same subject. Acknowledges note of Jan. 6, and sets

Mr. Durand to Mr. Root.... June 23

Mr. Durand to Mr. Adee.... July 17

Mr. Adee to Mr. Durand.... July 27

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Mr. Higgins to Mr. Root.... Oct. 10

545

Mr. Root to Mr. Durand.... Oct. 15

208

Mr. Durand to Mr. Root.... Nov. 6

Mr. Root to Mr. Carter (telegram).

forth the views of department relative to control to
be exercised over certain islands in North Borneo.
Same subject. Acknowledges department's note of
Jan. 12, and gives views of the British North
Borneo Co. relative to points raised in said note.
Renunciation of extraterritorial rights in Zanzibar.
States that although the treaty between United
States and Great Britain provides for surrender of
extraterritorial jurisdiction in Zanzibar by United
States when it has also been surrendered by other
powers concerned, the Zanzibar government is
caused great inconvenience by reason of long delay
in securing these conditions. Asks that United
States surrender her extraterritorial jurisdiction
provisionally, pending similar action by Portugal.
States similar request has been made of German
Government.

Same subject. Acknowledges note of 17th, and
agrees provisionally to forego exercise of extraterri-
torial jurisdiction contingent upon similar tem-
porary waiver by German Government.
Same subject. Acknowledges note of July 27, and
expresses thanks of British Government for cour-
teous manner in which its request was treated.
Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of note of the
10th, and states desire to be informed of German
Government's waiver similarly.
Arrangement by an exchange of notes concerning
administration and lease of certain small islands
on the North Bornean coast by the British North
Borneo Company. Refers to a memorandum left
by him at Department of State concerning leasing
to the British North Borneo Company of certain
islands off coast of Borneo, and states that he is in
receipt of a note from British Secretary of State for
Foreign Affairs asking what progress has been
made in the matter.

Dec. 10 Investigation of affairs in the Kongo. Makes known
the President's interest in the steps which are be-
ing considered by the British Government toward
the amelioration of conditions in the Kongo, and
directs him to make known the President's desire
to contribute by such action and attitude as may
properly be within his power toward the realiza-
tion of whatever reforms may be counseled by the
sentiments of humanity and by the experience
developed by the past and present workings of
Kongo administration.

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Mr. Adee to Mr. Carter..... Jan.

7

Mr. Root to Mr. Reid (tele- Jan. 15 gram).

Mr. Snyder to Mr. Root (telegram).

Jan. 16

President Roosevelt to King
Edward (telegram).

.do....

Arrangement by an exchange of notes concerning
administration and lease of certain small islands
on the North Bornean coast by the British North
Borneo Company. Refers to embassy note of
Nov. 6 relative to a memorandum on the subject
of administration or lease of certain islands on the
North Bornean coast to the British North Borneo
Company, makes certain suggestions relative to
administration of islands, and says department
would be glad to have views of the British Gov-
ernment relative thereto.

Requirements for registration of American medical
practitioners in the British possessions in the Far
East. Incloses letter from Chas. A. L. Reed, of
American Medical Association, bringing to De-
partment's notice alleged discrimination against
graduates of American medical schools in Hong-
kong and other British oriental territory. In-
structs to make inquiry and report re specific
discrimination complained of.

The Second Peace Conference. See telegram of Jan.
15, 1907, to Mr. Tower.

Earthquake in Jamaica. "Fearful earthquake fol-
lowed by fire; Kingston destroyed; hundreds of
lives lost; food sadly wanted. Consulate par-
tially destroyed; fireproof safe."

Same subject. "I beg Your Majesty to accept my
own sympathy and that of the American people
on account of the dire disaster that has befallen
Your Majesty's subjects in Jamaica."

Mr.Root to Mr. Howard (tel-...do.... Same subject. "Express to Sir Edward Grey my
egram).

profound sympathy on account of the disaster in
Jamaica."

Same subject. "I beg Your Excellency to believe in
the deep and sincere sympathy of the people of the
United States at this time of death and suffering in
Jamaica.

Mr. Root to Mr. Howard......do.... Same subject. Asks that there be cabled the gov

ernor of Jamaica an expression of deep and sincere
sympathy of people of United States for people of
Jamaica, and asks to be informed whether situation
is such that people can be relieved by supplies or
assistance sent from Guantanamo, Navy Depart-
ment being glad to do what it can, and Guanta-
namo being so near Kingston.
Same subject. States he has been instructed to ex-
press high appreciation of British Government for
prompt assistance of United States to Jamaica.
Same subject. Expresses thanks of Sir Edward
Grey for message of sympathy conveyed to him
by Mr. Carter.

Same subject. "Jamaica profoundly grateful to
Your Excellency for expression of sympathy and
for the very practical aid so kindly given by Ad-
miral Davis and the entire particular service squad-
ron of the United States Navy."
Same subject. Submits detailed report of conditions
during and after the earthquake.
Same subject. States that this Government was glad
that proximity of United States naval vessels per-
mitted assistance to stricken British subjects.
Same subject. "We all deeply appreciate American
sympathy in our distress and the prompt visit of
your men-of-war for our succor. Happily, supply
of food available for relief committee is suflicient.
After meeting cost of this our next great want will
be the means for making small houses habitable.
All our people are behaving splendidly."
Same subject. Estimates 1,500 instantly killed,
about 900 buried, none Americans identified.
Total deaths, 1,800. No scarcity food. Medicines,
disinfectants needed. Water supply fair. 30,000
reported homeless. Street cleaning rapidly
going on. People tranquil.

Same subject. "I have been asked to ascertain
present conditions Jamaica sufferers. Whether
Red Cross desire private subscriptions and form
donations should take. Please cable reply."

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