LIST OF PAPERS, WITH SUBJECT OF CORRESPONDENCE.
Regulations for preventing collisions at sea. In- closes copy of act of Congress, approved Jan. 19, 1907, to take effect Jan. 1, 1908, amending, in cer- tain particulars, the act of Aug. 19, 1890. Apr. 19 Expatriation. Instructions regarding course to be followed in determining question of expatriation. .do.... Registration of American citizens. Quotes para- graph 172 of the Consular Regulations, as amended by executive order of Apr. 8, 1907, and outlines course to be followed.
.do.... Reports of fraudulent naturalization. Quotes execu- tive order of Apr. 6, and issues instructions as to manner of making reports.
.do.... Children of citizens born abroad. Quotes executive order of Apr. 6, and outlines course to be followed. .do... Registration of women who desire to resume or retain American citizenship. Quotes from executive order of Apr. 6, and outlines course to be followed. .do.... Issuance of passports. Quotes paragraphs 150, 151, 152, and 163 of Diplomatic Instructions and Con- sular Regulations, as amended by executive order Apr. 6, 1907.
Registration of child of diplomatic officer born abroad. Incloses authenticated copy of birth of his son, Henry Wilding White, and inquires whether there are any provisions for registration of birth abroad of children of diplomatic officers.
Mr. Beaupre to Mr. Root.... Jan. 16 Arrangement for the settlement of the boundary dis
pute between Bolivia and Paraguay. Reports submission to the President of the Argentine Re- public of pending question of boundary between Paraguay and Bolivia. Incloses clipping with map of territory in dispute. Revolutionary disturbances. States that early yes- terday morning a revolution took place in San Juan; that revolutionists expelled provincial gov- ernment and established provisional government; took government house, police station, and prison. Also states Federal Government intervened, and pending the decision of the arbiter, has taken con- trol without opposition from revolutionists. ...do.... Same subject. Confirms telegram of this date and gives full particulars of causes and success of revo- lution, and of Federal Government's intervention. Amendment of the Argentine customs regulations. Acknowledges No. 456, transmitting an executive decree which tends to ameliorate, in a mutually beneficial manner, restrictions on commerce. Revolutionary disturbances. Refers to his No. 489 of the 8th instant, and reports on course taken by Federal Government in regard to feeling of alarm and unrest prevailing throughout Republic since death of President Quintana.
Mr. Bacon to Mr. White.... Feb. 15
496 Mr. Beaupre to Mr. Root.... Feb. 21
Registration of the child of diplomatic officer born abroad. Acknowledges receipt of Mr. White's dis- patch of 7th ultimo, and says that department has no prescribed formality for establishing citizenship of foreign-born children of diplomatic and consular officers. Boundary dispute between Argentine Republic and Brazil. Incloses copies of decree approving final acts of mixed international commission of limits with Brazil.
Mr. Bacon to Mr. Portela.... Mar. 5 Mr. Beaupre to Mr. Root.... Mar. 20 Jurisdiction over offense of criminal libel committed
The Second Peace Conference. See note of Mar. 5, 1907, from Mr. Bacon to Mr. Nabuco.
Mr. Bacon to Mr. Beaupre... Apr. 10
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Beaupre.. Apr. 27
Mr. Beaupre to Mr. Root.... May 10
by an American citizen in Egypt. States that he has received card stating that passport has been refused to one Waldberg "on ground that his char- acter and conduct are such that department does not see fit to issue one to him," and requests to be informed as to what extent the personal character and conduct of an American citizen may enter into the consideration of his right to a passport. Bonds of the Entre Rios Eastern Railway Company. Incloses copy of letter from A. A. Lisman & Co., and directs him to secure information desired and transmit it to department. Jurisdiction over offense of criminal libel committed by an American citizen in Egypt. Acknowledges No. 512, and explains that issuance of passports is discretionary act on part of Secretary of State, who may, for reasons deemed by him to be sufficient, direct refusal of passport to an American citizen. Message of the President of Argentine Republic to Argentine Congress. Reports opening of Forty- sixth National Congress on 8th instant, and in- closes copies of President's message.
Mr. Bacon to Mr. Beaupre July 18 Rejection of shipment of deviled ham. States that (telegram).
Mr. Beaupre to Mr. Root July 19 (telegram.)
Same to same (telegram).... July 31
Mr. Adee to Mr. Beaupre Aug. 2 (telegram).
Department of Agriculture was advised that 225 cases of deviled ham packed by Underwood Company, Boston, were rejected by Argentine offi- cials on account of alleged presence of borax and cases ordered removed within three days. Depart- ment of Agriculture unable to credit finding. Di- rects Mr. Beaupre to delay reshipment until fur- ther investigation, and if possible have samples
Same subject. States that government's analysis deviled ham shows small quantity boric acid and that time had been granted for reshipment until an investigation has been made. Adds that he will send samples.
Same subject. States that he succeeded in having orders given for extension of time for reshipment of cases deviled ham until proper investigation can be made. Incloses two sample tins, inspected in United States by Department of Agriculture. Analysis made by Argentine Republic of said tins certifies that ham contains boric acid. Desires to be instructed should department's investigations prove that ham contains boric acid. Same subject. States that shipments of deviled ham arriving and being rejected and that one month's time is given for reshipment. Says no more time could be obtained.
.do..... Same subject. Refers to his telegram of even date and his No. 567, 20th instant, relative to rejection of Underwood's deviled ham by Argentine authori- ties on ground that it contains boric acid, and ad- vises department that he has with difficulty suc- ceeded in getting the Argentine authorities to ex- tend time for reshipment to one month. Same subject. Informs Mr. Beaupre that Depart- ment of Agriculture states that chemical examina- tions of Underwood's deviled ham less than one- thousandth of 1 per cent boric acid and suggests that representations be made to Argentine Govern- ment that such quantity can not indicate added borax or borax as a preservative; directs him to act accordingly. Adds that it is practically impossi- bie for packers to ship if such infinitesimal trace is sufficient to exclude.
Same subject. States that shipment of deviled ham referred to in department's telegram of 19th ultimo again analyzed by Government found that it does not contain boric acid and passed. Same subject. States that matter so arranged that he thinks there will be no more difficulty concern- ing admission of deviled ham. Same subject. Report satisfactory settlement of deviled ham controversy and incloses newspaper article concerning matter and letter addressed by him to Minister for Foreign Affairs but not sent. Railway-concession law. Reports that National Deputy Emilio Mitre presented in Chamber of Dep- uties project of law relating to future railway con- cessions and to existing railways in Argentine Republic. Gives summary of speech made by Deputy Mitre.
Cruise of the Atlantic Fleet to the Pacific coast. In- closes copy of letter from Navy Department giving the itinerary of a fleet of battle ships and torpedo flotilla, and instructs him to bring the matter to attention of Foreign Office.
Rejection of shipment of deviled ham. States that 100 cases Underwood's deviled ham, Agricultural Department certificate No. 59859, refused entry, government analysis showing boric acid. Adds he is informed other shipments already arrived will be refused on same account.
Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of telegram of 10th, and informs him that Department of Agricul- fure states repeated chemical examinations of Un- derwood's deviled ham shows no added boric acid. Requests that Argentine Government be asked to make additional analysis; also that samples be for- warded here for examination. Directs him to ask reexamination.
Same subject. Refers to his telegram of 10th instant and transmits samples of consignment of Under- wood's deviled ham which has been rejected be- cause of alleged presence of borax. States that ham was ordered reshipped immediately but that he has obtained a short delay, pending a further analysis; that should this analysis show presence of boric acid, the Argentine Government has given full notice that tinned meat containing this sub- stance can not enter country.
Same subject. Acknowledges No. 579 and states that department regrets that there has been renewal of this troublesome question.
Same subject. Reports that an analysis by Argen- tine officials failed to show presence of boric acid in tins of Underwood's deviled ham of larger size, but only in the smaller tins, sample of which is inclosed. Incloses copy of report of examination made by Argentine department of agriculture. Bonds of the Entre Rios Eastern Railway Company. Refers to department's No. 118, and incloses copy of note from ministry of foreign affairs in regard to
Oct. 4 Railway-concession law. Refers to dispatch No. 585 and incloses copies of railway concessions law. Revolutionary disturbances. States that situation in Province of Corrientes is serious, but confined to that province. Says that several fights have taken place between government and revolu- tionary forces, and that Las Palmas, a steamer belonging to American citizen, has been seized. States that he has requested Government to take necessary steps for its return. Adds that revolu- tionists have two boats belonging to Italian sub- jects.
Convention between Argentine Republic and Re- public of Uruguay, concerning letters rogatory. Incloses copies of convention between Argentine Republic and oriental Republic of Uruguay, pro- viding for suppression of authentication of signa- tures in requisitorial letters between courts of two countries.
Revolutionary disturbances. Refers to his cable- gram of 5th instant and states that steamer Las Palmas was returned to owner yesterday.
Same subject. Confirms his telegrams of Oct. 5 and 9, and reports at length action taken by legation in case of seizure of steamer Las Palmas. Rejection of shipment of deviled ham. Refers to his cable of September 10, and states that new analysis shows no boric acid; that all ham now at custom- house will be admitted, and that all future ship- ments will be admitted subject to occasional analysis.
.do..... Same subject. Confirms his telegram of 15th instant, and makes further report.
Mr. Bacon to Mr. Wilson.... Nov. 26
456 Mr. Beaupre to Mr. Root.... Dec. 14
Same subject. Refers to his No. 629, incloses three analyses Underwood's deviled ham, and requests, in behalf of the Argentine bureau of animal indus- try, full information relative to United States regulations on subject of boric acid in meat prod- ucts. Also asks that copy of analysis of ham in question, made by Department of Agriculture, be sent him.
Same subject. Refers to his No. 629 and previous correspondence, and incloses copies of the Boletin del Ministerio de Relationes Exteriores," No. 107, concerning presence of boric acid in animal food products imported into that country. Same subject. Referring to Mr. Wilson's No. 613; incloses a copy of letter from Secretary of Agri- culture regarding analysis made by his depart- ment of the contents of tin referred to. Same subject. Incloses copy of letter from Acting Secretary of Agriculture inclosing reports of analysis of samples of ham referred to, and copy of regulations governing meat inspection of the United States. Amendment of the Argentine customs regulations. Refers to dispatch No. 381, and incloses copy of an executive decree annulling article 89 of decree of May 31 last regulating customs law.
Mr. Bacon to Mr. Wilson.... Dec. 19 Rejection of shipment of deviled ham. Refers to
Mr. Wilson's No. 638; incloses for communication to the Argentine Government copy of letter from Secretary of Agriculture.
Military service of Peter Szatkowski. Incloses for action and report copy of letter from Mr. F. C. Milinski, stating that Peter Szatkowski, a natural- ized citizen of the United States, has been im- pressed into Austrian army. Also incloses pass- port application of Mr. Szatkowski.
Universal suffrage in Austria. States that reform bill by which right of suffrage shall be extended to every male above 24 and constituencies estab- lished on racial instead of geographical lines passed to lower house upon the direct and earnest intervention of the Emperor. The upper house will pass it as soon as amendments to the constitu- tion in regard to life membership shall have been concurred in by other houses. Enumerates the many political parties and their attitude toward new law. Military service of Peter Szatkowski. Acknowledges receipt of department's No. 58 and states that attention of ministry of foreign affairs will be called to facts in case and that he will request immediate dismissal of Mr. Szatkowski from army. Universal suffrage in Austria. States that bill referred to in embassy's No. 133 was passed by House of Peers and only requires signature of Emperor to become law.
Regulations for preventing collisions at sea. Incloses copy of an act of Congress, approved Jan. 19, 1907, to take effect Jan. 1, 1908, amending, in certain particulars, the act of Aug. 19, 1890.
Admission of American meats into Austria. In- closes copies of correspondence with minister for foreign affairs.
Mr. Francis to Mr. Root.... Apr. 19
Foreigners killed or injured while in service of the United States Government. Memorandum from the Austro-Hungarian embassy relating to for- eigners killed or injured while in service of the United States Government. Admission of American meats into Austria. States that he has been unable to receive any reply from the Austrian Government, whether the decree of July 5, 1906, would be modified so as to admit into Austria the meats and meat products which have been inspected and passed by government officials of the United States. Incloses copy of note to the minister for foreign affairs. Asks instructions as to future actions in this matter.
Universal suffrage in Austria. Refers to his No. 133, relative to the passage of universal franchise bill and introduction of universal suffrage into Aus- tria, and reports results of first general election under new system. Says that so far as can be de- termined, the new chamber will be composed chiefly of socialist and clerical members, with very large socialist majority. Adds that election was characterized by perfect order and that apparently universal suffrage has made a most notable en- trance into Austria.
Military service of Peter Szatkowski. Incloses copy of note received from the ministry of foreign affairs. Request for observance by the several States of the provision of Article XVI of the consular convention concerning notice of deceased Austro-Hungarians in the United States whose heirs or executors are unknown. States that he has been informed by his Government that reports have been received from all Austro-Hungarian consulates that notices are not given to said consulates of death within their States of the Austrian or Hungarian citizens whose heirs or executors are unknown. Asks to be advised regarding measures which this Govern- ment has found necessary to take in compliance with foregoing request.
Foreigners killed or injured while in the service of the United States Government. Refers to mem- orandum of Austro-Hungarian embassy and gives report of First Lieut. E. N. Johnston, Corps of En- gineers, on the subject. States that under these circumstances department regrets that it would be compelled to say in response that department can not afford relief in cases of this character. June 12 Request for observance by several States of provision of Article XVI of consular convention concerning notice of deceased Austro-Hungarians in the United States whose heirs or executors are un- known. Acknowledges receipt of department's No. 257, and states that no complaints of character described in his note No. 1087 from the consular officer in Porto Rico, Hawaii, and Philippine Islands.
Mr. Bacon to Mr. Ambrozy.
Same subject. States that department will now have pleasure in complying with request con- tained in ambassador's note No. 1087, in regard to notifying different States of the Union of the re- quirement of Article XVI of consular convention of June 11, 1870, between the United States and Austria-Hungary.
Mr. Francis to Mr. Root.......do.... Imperial speech to Parliament. Reports opening of
Mr. Adee to governors of the June 27 States.
new Austrian Parliament and gives synopsis of Emperor's speech.
Request for observance by several States of provision of Article XVI of the consular convention concern- ing notice of deceased Austro-Hungarians in the United States whose heirs or executors are un- known. Incloses copy of Article XVI of consular convention and states that the Austrian embassy at this capital alleges that local authorities of States of this Union fail to comply with stipulations of this article. Asks that provisions of articles be brought to competent local authorities in State in order that stipulations may be complied with. Also incloses list of Austro-Hungarian consular officers in the United States and of their districts.
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