262

Mr. Adee to Mr. Ambrozy.. June 28

139

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Application to other countries of the administrative
provisions of the commercial agreement between
the United States and Germany. Refers to note
No. 1206, of June 19, and informs him that admin-
istrative provisions set forth in commercial agree-
ment between Government of Germany and that
of the United States are intended to be applicable
in principle to all countries.

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Rives.... Aug. 8 Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copy

Mr. Ambrozy to Mr. Root.. Aug. 15

rights in China. Informs him that agreements for
reciprocal protection of trade-marks in China have
been effected by exchange of notes between Amer-
ican minister at Peking and diplomatic representa-
tives at that capital, and incloses copy of agreement
with France as a sample. Instructs him to bring
matter to attention of foreign office with a view to
obtain, if possible, necessary instructions to Aus-
tro-Hungarian representative at Peking in order
that he may effect agreement.
Application to other countries of administrative pro-
visions of commercial agreement between the
United States and Germany. Refers to note No.
262 of June 28, relative to application to Austria-
Hungary of certain nonadministrative provisions
of American-German commercial agreement, in-
closes copy of Austrian law of June 29, 1868, and
asks to be informed whether Austrian chambers of
commerce will be recognized on same basis as those
of the German Empire as far as issuance of certifi-
cates of value is concerned.

Same subject. Refers to note of Aug. 15, and tele-
gram of Aug. 30, and states that department has
been informed by Acting Secretary of the Treasury
that provisions of diplomatic note annexed to
commercial agreement between the United States
and Germany have been extended to Austrian
chambers of commerce and industry.
Same subject. Refers to his note of Aug. 15, sets forth
certain instructions which he has received from his
Government relative to recognition of certificates
of Austrian chambers of commerce on same footing
as those of Germany, and incloses copy of extract
from Austrian law of 1868 relating to chambers of
commerce and industry.

Same subject. Refers to department's No. 274, of
Sept. 3, and requests that all customs officials who
have received Treasury Circular No. 36 of 1906 be
instructed that provisions of Point F in published
diplomatic note appended to commercial agree-
ment between United States and Germany have
been extended to Austrian chambers of commerce
and industry.

Same subject. Acknowledges note of Sept. 8, and
informs him that the certificates of value issued by
Austrian chambers of commerce and industry will
be accorded equally favorable treatment in all
ports of entry of the United States.
Copyright agreement with Austria. Text of.
Application to other countries of administrative pro-
visions of the commercial agreement between the
United States and Germany. Refers to note of
Sept. 7, and informs him that department has been
advised by Acting Secretary of the Treasury that
customs officers of the United States will be in-
structed in next issue of Treasury Decisions, that
provisions of Point F of diplomatic note annexed
to German-American commercial agreement have
been extended to Austrian chambers of commerce
and industry.
Admission of American meats into Austria. In-
closes copy of letter from Messrs. Armour & Co.,
complaining of refusal of Austrian Government to
accept shipments of American pork unless accom-
panied by United States certificate of microscopic
inspection. Instructs him to take matter up at
once with the Austrian Government, and to urge
acceptance of importations of American salted
meats upon production of official certificate of in-
spection contemplated by the United States meat-
inspection law of June 30, 1906.

373 Mr. Francis to Mr. Root.... Nov. 14

299

Mr. Root to Mr. Hengelmul- Dec. 5 ler.

Application to other countries of the administrative
provisions of the commercial agreement between
the United States and Germany. States that con-
sulate of the United States at Vienna has not yet
been informed that provisons in Point F of the
annex to American-German commercial agreement
have been extended to Austria, and asks steps be
taken officially to inform American consuls in
Austria and Hungary of the concessions thus
made.

Ac

Admission of American meats into Austria.
knowledges No. 157 and says he has followed de-
partment's instructions. Incloses copy of note to
minister of foreign affairs and states that up to
present time no response has been received from
the Imperial Government.
Application to other countries of the administrative
provisions of the commercial agreement between
United States and Germany. Acknowledges No.
2252, of Nov. 13, and informs him that American
consuls in Austria have been duly instructed as to
application to Austria-Hungary of provisions in
Point F of the annex to American-German com-
mercial agreement.

6 Military service of Peter Szatkowski. Incloses copy
of note from foreign office informing embassy that
Mr. Szatkowski is no longer bound to serve in
army, and that all his papers have been returned
to him.

491

Investigation of affairs in the Kongo. Reports at
length proceedings and conclusions of debate in
Belgian Parliament upon question of proposed
annexation of Kongo Free State to Belgium.

Same subject. Outlines attitude of the President...
Same subject. Reports manner of communicating
telegram of 15th instant to the King. Incloses copy
of royal decree relative to direct and personal taxes
to be paid by natives.
Same subject. Incloses memorandum received from
secretary of King, containing a statement of Kongo
Government's policy and of workings of its ad-
ministration.

Regulations for preventing collisions at sea. See in-
struction of Jan. 30, 1907, to Ambassador Francis.
Investigation of affairs in the Kongo. Transmits
memorandum from minister for foreign affairs ex-
pressing his views relative to possible effect of
Lodge resolution now before Senate.

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93 Mr Bacon to Mr. Wilson.... Feb. 9

157

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root..... Mar. 7

Same subject. Acknowledges his No. 146, of Jan. 23,
in which he acknowledges department's telegram
of 15th of same month communicating attitude of
Government of the United States in relation to
Kongo question, and informs him that his course
in matter is approved. Instructs him to furnish
list of members of diplomatic corps at Brussels
accredited to sovereign of Kongo State and report
how they are accredited.
Discrimination against American products. Re-
ports on discrimination against oil and incloses
correspondence with foreign office on subject.
Mar. 16 Investigation of affairs in Kongo. Refers to de-
partment's No. 93, of Feb. 9, and states that none
of members of resident diplomatic corps in Brus-
sels are accredited to sovereign of Kongo State.
Sets forth methods of diplomatic representatives
in transacting business with Kongo Free State.
The Second Peace Conference. See telegram of
Mar. 22 from Mr. Root to Mr. Leishman.
Same subject. Says he is in receipt of note from for-
eign office stating that Belgian Government offers
no objections to Russian proposition relative to
adhesion of nonsignatory powers to convention of
1899, provided proposition receives assent to all
signatory powers.

Mr. Root to Mr. Wilson Mar. 22
(telegram).
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root (tele- Mar. 24
gram).

Mr. Root to Mr. Wilson (tele- Mar. 27 gram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root (tele- Mar. 29 gram).

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Wilson.... Apr. 1

97

Same to same..

175

Apr. 3

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root..... May 7

Same subject. Refers to legation's telegram of 24th,
and says inasmuch as department understands
that Turkey, although signatory, has not ratified
Hague conventions of 1899, and is not represented
in permanent court, directs him to inquire whether
under these circumstances Turkey, not having con-
summated engagements, can be regarded as party
and Turkish assent required to constitute una-
nimity.

Same subject. Communicates note verbale from
minister for foreign affairs which states that Bel-
gium has informed Russian Government that she
has no objection to mode of adhesion of nonsig-
natories to The Hague convention proposed by
Russia, and that in regard to situation of Turkey,
which signed and did not ratify convention, and to
which Russia addressed circular of Apr. 19, 1906, it
is supposed that explanations in this respect ulti-
mately will be given.
Investigation of affairs in the Kongo. Acknowledges
his No. 160 of Mar. 16. Informs him in view of his
report that none of powers has accredited a diplo-
matic representative to sovereign of the Kongo
Free State, no change in practice of United States
in this regard seems necessary.
Discrimination against American products.
knowledges dispatch No. 157 and commends action
in case.

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Emigration agents of South Carolina, Louisiana, and
Virginia in Europe. Incloses copy of note from
minister for foreign affairs and asks for an expres-
sion of department's views on subject. Suggests
that copies of laws now in force be sent to him.
Convention between Belgium and Sweden relative
to property rights. Transmits text.
Brussels sugar convention of March, 1902. States
that he has been informed that Great Britain has
given notice to the Belgian Government of condi-
tional withdrawal of its adherence to Brussels sugar
convention.

Emigration agents of South Carolina, Louisiana, and
Virginia in Europe. Acknowledges Nos. 167 and
175 and states that question of employment of state
agents to induce immigration from Europe is re-
ceiving consideration of Department of Commerce
and Labor and that when conclusion is reached in
matter that he will inform him.
Brussels sugar convention of March, 1902. Incloses
copy of July number of La Sucrerie Belge, which
contains discussion of denunciation by British
Government of Brussels sugar convention and of
causes which have led thereto.

196

Same to same..

July 9

Additional extraditional treaty between Belgium
and Great Britain. Transmits text.

84

215 Same to same.

216

Same to same...

Aug. 29

461

Brussels sugar convention of March, 1902. Re-
ports present status of question arising from
Great Britain's proposal to withdraw from Brus-
sels sugar convention of 1902.

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Aug. 27 Investigation of affairs in Kongo. Refers to lega-
tion's No. 199, of June 12, and gives names of
delegates appointed by Belgian and Kongo Gov-
ernments for drawing up of a convention to be
submitted to Belgian legislative bodies.
Brussels sugar convention of March, 1902.
ports that additional act, drawn up at recent
meeting of permanent commission of sugar con-
vention, was signed yesterday on behalf of ad-
hering powers by their diplomatic representa-
tives accredited to Belgium.

Mr. Adee to Mr. Havenith.. Oct. 12 Emigration agents of South Carolina, Louisiana,

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Mr. Adee to Mr. Wilson.

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and Virginia in Europe. Acknowledges note of
Aug. 22 last and incloses copy of opinion rendered
by the Attorney-General.

Same subject. Refers to dispatch No. 167, and
incloses copy of opinion rendered on September
30 in the case of alien Geronimo Garcia.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root..... Oct. 16 Investigation of affairs in the Kongo. Incloses

Nov. 13

Nov. 14

copy of text of bill for colonial law offered by
present ministry.
Same subject. Reports meeting of Belgian Par-
liament, and states that present session will be
directed to solution of question of annexation of
the Kongo to Belgium.
Emigration agents of South Carolina, Louisiana,
and Virginia in Europe. Acknowledges receipt
of No. 131 and states that he has communicated
substance of decision of Mr. Bonaparte to Belgian
foreign office in note, copy of which he incloses.
2 Convention revising the duties imposed by the Brus-
sels convention of June 8, 1899, on spirituous liquors
imported into certain regions of Africa. Text of.
International convention for the regulation of the
traffic of spirits in Africa. Acknowledges receipt
of department's telegram of 3d and incloses copy
of note to minister of foreign affairs.

4

6 Investigation of affairs in the Kongo. Informs him
that Ambassador Reid has telegraphed substance
of conversation with British minister for foreign
affairs regarding Kongo matter, during which it
was intimated that British minister to Belgium
might concert with him on subject. Says he will
be instructed later, but if approached in mean-
time by British minister to advise department of
such suggestions as he may make.

Dec. 7 Same subject. Reports that British minister in-
formed him on 4th instant that his Government
had instructed him that their present attitude was
one of expectancy; that they deemed the time in-
opportune for any concerted action. Says treaty
of annexation has just been signed, and has passed
into legislative discussion with fair prospect of
satisfactory issue.

..do.... Same subject. Reports that treaty signed on Nov.
28 by Belgium Government and representatives
of Kongo Free State was laid before Belgian house
of representatives on Dec. 3 and immediately re-
ferred to committee of 17 with instructions to
examine it in connection with colonial law com-
mittee is now framing for submission to Parlia-
ment. Incloses copies of pamphlet containing
"Exposé des Motifs," and gives an outline of sub-

Mr. Root to Mr. Wilson
(telegram).

Dec. 16

stance.

Same subject. Sets forth attitude of the United
States Government in the Kongo matter, and in-
structs him to impress these considerations on his
British colleague and in his discretion any other of
his colleagues who may consult him on the subject.

37

Mr. Griscom to Mr. Root (telegram).

1907. Jan. 2

37

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Lorillard.. Jan.

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Mr. Lorillard to Mr. Root Jan. 10 (telegram).

Preferential tariff concessions in favor of American
products. States that continuance of our 20 per
cent preferential tariff reduction was authorized
by Congress which expired Dec. 30, and that the
preferential continues as before, except that lino-
types and cash registers are added under classifi-
cation of typewriters.

Same subject. Acknowledges telegram of 2d in-
stant, and incloses copy of Daily Consular and
Trade Reports containing list of articles of Amer-
ican origin to which preferential reduction applied
last year.

Same subject. Reports that President of Brazil
signed decree yesterday continuing our 20 per cent
preferential tariff until Dec. 31 next.

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Lorillard...do..... Same subject. States that action of the President of
(telegram).
Brazil decreeing continuance of preferential tariff is
highly appreciated as evidence of friendly good will.

Mr. Lorillard to Mr. Root......do..... Regulations concerning the expulsion of foreigners

from Brazil. Incloses copies of new Brazilian law
relative to expulsion of foreigners; calls attention
to article 3 of law.

Preferential tariff concession in favor of American
products. Quotes telegrams exchanged regard-
ing 20 per cent reduction on American flour. In-
closes copy of decree of June 30, 1906.
Additional and amendatory agreement to commer-
cial agreement of May 22, 1899, between United
States and Portugal. Acknowledges his note of
Jan. 18, and states that agreement will be pro-
claimed by the President Jan. 24, making it simul-
taneous in both countries.
Preferential tariff concessions in favor of American
products. Incloses note from minister of foreign
affairs and states that customs delegate at Pernam-
buco has been directed to return additional duties
collected on American flour during period extend-
ing from Jan. 1 to Jan. 17 last. Adds that he has
so informed consul at Pernambuco.
Same subject. Acknowledges instruction No. 37 and
refers to his Nos. 96 and 102, in which he informed
department that owing to representations of em-
bassy the President of Brazil decreed continuance
of our old preferential tariff reduction for whole
year 1907, and that surplus duties collected on
American flour since Jan. 1, 1907, and before date
of said decree be returned.
Same subject. Acknowledges No. 96 and instructs
him to ask return to importers of any excess duties
above preferential rates that may be brought to his
attention as having been collected in January on
shipments of American products entitled to pref-
erential treatment.

The Second Peace Conference. Communicates pur-
port of telegram from American ambassador at
St. Petersburg, and says as there seems to be no
doubt that Russian proposal will be accepted by
all powers, preparations for attendance at second
conference would be justified, in view of fact that
time before meeting of conference is growing short
and that Russian Government may not deem it
proper to communicate with him until all an-
swers have been received.

Denunciation of treaties between Brazil and certain
other powers. Reports denunciation by Brazil
Government of treaties between Brazil and certain
other powers.

Brazilian immigration regulations. Incloses copy
of new Brazilian immigration law.
Regulations concerning the expulsion of foreigners
from Brazil. Incloses copies of regulations pro-
viding for enforcement of Brazilian law for expul-
sion of undesirable foreigners.

Cruise of the Atlantic Fleet to the Pacific coast. See
instruction No. 133, of Aug. 31, 1907, to Argentina.
Regulations concerning the expulsion of foreigners
from Brazil. Instructs him to inform Brazilian
Government that in case decree should be found as
interpreted in actual practice to conflict with rights
secured to citizens of the United States by treaty
provisions, or by principles of law of nations, this
Government reserves the right to bring such in-
fractions of rights of its citizens to attention of Bra-
zilian Government.

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