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LIST OF PAPERS, WITH SUBJECT OF CORRESPONDENCE.

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From and to whom.

Date.

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1907. Jan. 30

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.

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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

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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.

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Mr. Bacon to Mr. White.... Feb. 15

496 Mr. Beaupre to Mr. Root.... Feb. 21

512

118

120

540

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.)

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July 20

Same to same (telegram).... July 31

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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

sent here.

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.

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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

same.

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.

Oct. 9

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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.

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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.

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Oct. 17

638

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Nov. 6

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Mr. Bacon to Mr. Wilson.... Nov. 26

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Same to same...

Dec. 6

456 Mr. Beaupre to Mr. Root.... Dec. 14

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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.

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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.

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1907. Apr. 1

Mr. Francis to Mr. Root.... Apr. 19

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May 30

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June 1

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.

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Mr. Bacon to Mr. Ambrozy.

June 22

257

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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