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Same to same (telegram).... Jan. 21

Mr. Bacon to Mr. McCormick (telegram).

Jan. 22

Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an Amer-
ican citizen to the Argentine Republic from France.
Reports that Frederick Lodge Jacobs, detained at
request of the Argentine Republic, is still in prison,
and that foreign office shows evident intention of
giving him up without consulting the embassy.
Says no extradition treaty was exchanged with the
Argentine Republic, but a reciprocity letter.
States that he will not venture to push matter
further without instructions, owing to peculiar
position of Jacobs with regard to his right to claim
protection of the embassy, as reported in his No.
204.

Same subject. Informs him that it appears from
facts before the department that Frederick Lodge
Jacobs, detained at request of the Argentine Gov-
ernment, is an American citizen and is entitled to
protection. Cites precedent and instructs him to
inform minister for foreign affairs that the United
States seems to have as strong a claim to considera-
tion of the French Government in asking adequate
protection for an American citizen as the Argen-
tine Government has to obtain his surrender.

Mr. McCormick to Mr. Root....do .... Same subject. Refers to dispatch No. 204, of Dec. 24,

1906, and incloses copies of dispatches and tele-
grams exchanged with French foreign office and
the Department of State relative to case of Fred-
erick Lodge Jacobs, detained at request of the
Argentine Republic.

Mr. Root to Mr. White... Jan. 30 Regulations for preventing collisions at sea. See

Mr. Vignaud to Mr. Root..... Jan. 31

254 Mr. Root to Mr. White...

instruction of Jan. 30, 1907, to Ambassador
Francis.

Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American
citizen, to the Argentine Republic from France.
Refers to instruction No. 245, of Jan. 12, and in-
closes copy of his note to foreign office relative to
case of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, detained at request
of the Argentine Government. Says no reply has
been received to his note, but that he has ascer-
tained informally that foreign oflice hesitates to
comply with request in order not to establish
precedent. Says Consul-General Skinner reports
that after examination of prisoner district attor-
ney has reported to minister of justice adversely
to demand of Argentine for extradition.
.do.... Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of
opium. Incloses copy of instruction sent to em-
bassies at London and Tokyo. Also incloses copy
of regulations for suppression of opium growing
and smoking in China, and states that views of
Japan and Great Britain being favorable and co-
operation of China seeming assured, it is desirable
that on bringing this matter to attention of the
French Government to inquire whether it will be
willing to join other powers mentioned in confer-
ence on opium question or whether if another
course were deemed more practical it would be
prepared to name a commissioner who in concert
with the other commissioners would investigate the
subject, or in case of divergence of views statement
thereof to several Governments for their considera-
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Discrimination against American meat products.
Refers to dispatch No. 212 of Jan. 2, and incloses
copy of letter from the Secretary of Agriculture,
with its inclosures, in response to memorandum
from French department of agriculture calling for
further information as to mode of meat inspection
under act of Congress of June 30, 1906.
Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American
citizen, to the Argentine Republic from France.
Refers to his Nos. 227 and 234, says French Govern-
ment has submitted papers in case of Jacobs,
states that they seem regular to counsel of em-
bassy, and asks for further instructions.
Same subject. Informs him that question of sur-
render of Jacobs depends upon sufficiency of ex-
tradition papers which department has not seen.
Says if embassy is satisfied with their regularity
they should interpose no objection to surrender,
but if not satisfied to consult Consul-General
Skinner.

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Discrimination against American meat products.
Incloses copy of letter of Feb. 18, from Messrs. Ar-
mour & Co., of Chicago, Ill, and says department
would be glad to receive report relative to question
of admission of American salted meats into France
when accompanied by certificates of inspection
contemplated by law of June 30, 1906.
Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American
citizen, to the Argentine Republic from France.
Acknowledges No. 234 of Jan. 31, approves his note
to minister for foreign affairs relative to case of
Jacobs, and informs him that his further report is
awaited with interest.

Same subject. Referring to previous correspond-
ence relative to extradition case of Frederick
Lodge Jacobs, incloses copies of correspondence
between the embassy and the foreign office con-
cerning matter.

Disaster to the French war ship Jena. Instructs him
to convey to the President of the French Republic
the sympathy and sorrow of the American people
for the disaster to the French war ship Jena.
Same subject. Acknowledges telegram of Mar. 12,
and incloses copy of his note to minister for foreign
affairs conveying sympathy of the President and
American nation on occasion of loss of the battle
ship Jena, and copy of reply of minister for foreign
affairs thereto.

Discrimination against American meat products.
Refers to instruction No. 2, of Feb. 28, says that
French Government has not replied to embassy's
notes of Mar. 1 and 5 relative to inspection of
American salted meats, and incloses copy of
further note on subject of Mar, 21 to minister for
foreign affairs.

3 Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American
citizen, to the Argentine Republic from France.
Acknowledges dispatch No. 2 of Mar. 8, informs
him that department considers that embassy did
utmost that could properly be done in behalf of
Frederick Lodge Jacobs, and that since proceedings
in case are shown by French minister for foreign
affairs to have been within French law, it would
have been improper further to oppose the surrender
of Jacobs to the Argentine Government.
Same subject. Acknowledges instruction No. 308,
of Mar. 9, and reports on the case of Frederick
Lodge Jacobs, detained at Marseille at request of
the Argentine Government on charge of fraudulent
bankruptcy.

Mr. Skinner to Mr. Bacon.. Apr. 4

Mr. Root to Mr. Jusserand.. Apr. 8

Mr. Bacon to Mr. White..... Apr. 18

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Skinner.. Apr. 27

Accidental killing of Lieut. Clarence England, U. S.
Navy, by stray bullets from a French war ship en-
gaged in rifle practice. Refers to offer of the French
Government of 30,000 francs as personal indemnity
to family of the late Lieut. Clarence England, who
was killed by a stray bullet from a French war ship,
informs him of the acceptance of the sum men-
tioned, and expresses appreciation for the kindly
feeling shown by the French Government in the

matter.

Discrimination against American meat products.
Acknowledges dispatch No. 2 of Mar. 23, informs
him that his action is approved, and feels that he
will keep judiciously pressing for a reply from
French foreign office relative to question of inspec-
tion of American meat products.
Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American
citizen, to the Argentine Republic from France.
Acknowledges dispatch No. 322, of April 4, relative
to extradition case of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, in-
forms him that department has given due attention
to his observations regarding practice in France,
which allows extradition of fugitives from justice
of foreign countries on principle of reciprocity, in
absence of treaty stipulations, and gives depart-
ment's views relative thereto.

Memorandum from the May 10 Treaty between Japan and France relating to the Far
French embassy.

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East. States that object of intended understand-
ing, which is not yet signed, is territorial statu quo
in the extreme East, the equality of treatment of
all powers, and integrity of China.

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Mr. Wilson to Mr. Jacobs... May 25

Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Root.. June 5

Same to same.

Mr. Skinner to Mr. Root ...do.... (telegram).

Claim of Messrs. Laurent & Lambert v. the United
States for losses sustained during the Spanish-
American war. Refers to note of May 18, 1906, and
incloses copy of report of the Judge-Advocate-Gen-
eral of the Army relative to the claim of Messrs.
Laurent & Lambert.
International Sanitary Convention. Text........

Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American
citizen, to the Argentine Republic from France.
Acknowledges letter of Apr. 17, relative to his ar-
rest and imprisonment at Marseille, says energies
of the department were necessarily limited to an
endeavor to secure for him all rights under French
law applicable to extradition cases, and states that
it does not appear that his detention was in accord-
ance with French procedure. Informs him that if
it should be made to appear that there was any
violation of the local law in his case, the matter
should be brought to attention of embassy.
Accidental killing of Lieut. Clarence England, U. S.
Navy, by stray bullets from a French war ship en-
gaged in rifle practice. Incloses draft for 30,000
francs, and requests that it be sent to family of late
Lieut. England, who was killed by stray bullets
from French war ship.

June 8 Application to other countries of administrative pro-
visions of commercial agreement between the
United States and Germany. Sets forth status of
French chambers of commerce, and makes certain
suggestions as to application of provisions of
American-German commercial agreement which
have been extended to France.
Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American
citizen, to the Argentine Republic from France.
Reports continued imprisonment of Jacobs, al-
though extradition was authorized Mar. 30.
Accidental killing of Lieutenant England,U.S.Navy,
by stray bullets from a French warship engaged in
rifle practice. Acknowledges note of June 5, in-
closing draft for 30,000 francs to be paid to the
family of the late Lieutenant England, and informs
him that matter will be taken up and receipts
returned to him signed by proper parties.

Mr. Root to Mr. Jusserand.. June 11

Mr. Root to Mr. McCormick...do..... Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American
(telegram).

citizen, to the Argentine Republic from France.
Instructs him to ascertain if continued imprison-
ment of Jacobs is according to French law.

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provisions of the commercial agreement between
the United States and Germany. Acknowledges
note of June 8, and informs him that translation of
said note has been communicated to the Secretary
of the Treasury, and that he will be informed later
as to reply thereto.
Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American
citizen, to the Argentine Republic from France.
Says Jacobs is to leave on the 20th, and that the
incident is considered closed.

Same subject. Refers to department's telegram of
June 13 relative to continued imprisonment of
Jacobs, and says his detention has been due to
difficulty in making suitable arrangements for his
transfer to the Argentine Republic, and that he
leaves on 20th instant.

Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use
of opium. States that the Governments of Ger-
many, Great Britain, Holland, and Japan are pre-
pared to join the United States in appointing com-
missioners jointly to investigate the opium ques-
tion, provided the cooperation of China is assured,
and that inquiry covers production of opium in
China as well as its importation. Further states
that the Chinese Government is favorably dis-
posed and will doubtless appoint a commissioner,
and adds that reply of France is necessary before
proceeding further. Directs him to see instruction
No. 254.

Treaty between Japan and France relating to the
Far East. Incloses copy of the treaty.

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Claim of Messrs. Laurent & Lambert v. The United States for losses sustained during the SpanishAmerican war. Refers to note of May 18 relative to indemnity claim of Messrs. Laurent & Lambert for losses sustained by them in Cuba during the Spanish-American war, and sets forth his objections to opinion of the Judge-Advocate-General of the Army in the case. Agreement between France and Spain for the maintenance of their international status quo in the Mediterranean and on the Atlantic coasts of Europe and Africa. Refers to his No. 42 of June 19 and incloses copy of text of agreement between France and Spain for preservation of their territorial status quo in the Mediterranean and on Atlantic coasts of Europe and Africa. Application to other countries of the administrative provisions of the commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Refers to Ambassador's note of June 8 and informs him that the Secretary of the Treasury will be pleased to receive copies of the laws and decrees referred to in said note relative to the French chambers of commerce. Interpretation of the word "champagne," as used in the commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Refers to commercial convention concluded between the United States and Germany, and asks for an interpretation of "champagne as used in convention. Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. States that French Government is willing to be represented on international commission of investigation, provided, however, that other powers interested agree thereto. Discrimination against American meat products. Refers to previous correspondence relative to French regulations affecting importation of American salted meats; incloses copy of report from Consul-General Skinner at Marseille and letter from Armour & Co., of Chicago, alleging that French minister of agriculture states that he had not been officially notified regarding the inspection law of June 30, 1906, and intimating that when he is so advised and is satisfied with new form of inspection, there should be no further objection to admission of American pork products. Attempt against the life of the President of the French Republic. Extends congratulations on his escape from injury. Discriminations against American meat products. States that he has been informed that orders have been given for provisional admission of American salted meats to France without microscopic examination, says he is watching matters closely in the departments concerned, and states that he was asked whether he could officially inform French Government that certificates of French chambers of commerce are now accepted at our custom-houses on equal terms with those of German chambers of commerce. Adds that it would facilitate matters if he could give this information. Same subject. Refers to embassy telegram of July 17, and informs him that Treasury Department will give instructions to its appraising officers to accept certificates issued by French chambers of commerce. Directs him to express to French Government appreciation for its friendly action in the admission of American salted meats. Political affairs in Morocco. Informs department that 9 Europeans were murdered at Cassablanca on July 30. Says victims were employed by French company, and reports on measures taken by his Government in interest of foreign residents. Application to other countries of the administrative provisions of the commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Refers to Ambassador's note of June 8, and informs him that department has been advised by the Treasury department that it perceives no objection to acceptance of certificates of value issued by French chambers of commerce on same footing as those extended to German chambers of commerce under Point F of diplomatic note annexed to AmericanGerman commercial agreement.

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Political affairs in Morocco. Transmits note from
minister for foreign affairs of France, together with
note verbale, relative to Casablanca outbreak and
measures adopted to insure restoration of order
and safety in Morocco.
Restrictions upon importation, growth, and use of
opium. Instructs him to forward to the depart-
nient copy of note of the French Government ac-
cepting invitation to join opium commission.
Same subject. Incloses copy of note of French Gov-
ernment accepting invitation to take part in opium
commission.

Political affairs in Morocco. Acknowledges note of
7th instant, with inclosures, relative to outbreak
at Casablanca and measures adopted by French
Government.
Discrimination against American meat products.
Refers to his telegram of July 17, relative to admis-
sion provisionally into France of American salted
meats without microscopic examination, and in-
closes note from minister for foreign affairs on
subject.

Political affairs in Morocco. Recounts French
Government's plan for temporary police force in
Morocco.

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Interpretation of word "champagne" as used in
commercial agreement between the United States
and Germany. Acknowledges note of July 7, and
explains intent and purpose of word "champagne'
as it appears in the commercial agreement between
the United States and Germany.
Political affairs in Morocco. Acknowledges the
chargé's note of Sept. 15.

Claim of Messrs. Laurent & Lambert v. The United
States for losses sustained during Spanish-Ameri-
can war. Acknowledges note of June 20, and
incloses copy of a memorandum prepared by the
Solicitor for the Department of State relative to
the case.

.do.... Frontier agreement between France and Liberia.
Incloses copy and translation of frontier agreement
between France and Liberia.

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Restrictions upon importation, growth, and use of
opium. See instruction No. 134 of Oct. 14, 1907,
from Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hill.

Discrimination against American meat products.
Refers to dispatch No. 77 of Sept. 10, incloses copy
of letter from Secretary of Agriculture relative to
official inspection in this country of salted pork,
and directs him to bring matter to attention of
minister for foreign affairs.

Mr. White to Mr. Root...... Dec. 20 Convention between France and Great Britain for

the prevention of fraud in succession duties. In-
closes copy of convention between France and
Great Britain for prevention of fraud in succession
duties, and makes comment upon certain points of
said convention.

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The Second Peace Conference. Informs him that
department is advised by Russian ambassador
that Mr. de Martens will visit capitals of Europe
for purpose of exchanging views with respective
Governments as to organization of the Second
Peace Conference and selection of a date. Says as
Mr. de Martens can not visit Washington he will
confer with him (Mr. Tower) when he visits Berlin
for purpose indicated. Refers to department's
correspondence with Russian Government rel-
ative to reservation by the United States of
right to discuss questions of reduction of arma-
ments and employment of force for collection of
contractural debts.

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