54 Mr. Grubb to Mr. Blaine.. May 22
American pork: Incloses a copy of the royal decree taking off the prohibition on the importation of American pork into Spain and her dependencies. Same subject: According to the royal decree published May 24, 1892. the restrictions of the decree of November 9, 1887, on pork coming from the United States, are removed. All that is now required is certificate of origin and of inspection in accordance with the law of the United States of America of March 3, 1891. All greases prepared by action of fire and also fat bacon are exempt from inspection in Spain and from bring ing a certificate of inspection from whence they came. Incloses copy of note from the Duke of Tetuan, contents of which are summarized in Mr. Grubb's dispatch as above.
Mr. Foster to Mr. MacNutt. July 12 Celebration of the sailing of Columbus from Pa
Mr. MacNutt to Mr. Foster. Aug. 8
6 Mr. Foster to Mr. Snowden
los. Instructs Mr. MacNutt to inform the Span-
ish minister of foreign affairs that the Com-
manding officer of the United States steamer
Bennington has been ordered to proceed to Pa-
los, Spain, to take part in the celebration of
the sailing of Columbus from that port.
Same subject. Mr. MacNutt gives a detailed ac-
count of the celebration which took place on
the 2d of August, 1892, and of incidents con-
nected therewith.
Invitation from Congress to the descendants of
Christopher Columbus to attend the Columbian
Exposition as the guests of the Government
and people of the United States: Incloses a copy
of the resolution and instructs the minister to
present to the persons named in the same in per-
son copies of the resolution and of the instruction,
and to express the earnest desire of the Gov-
ernment and eople that it may be their pleas-
ure to accept this cordial invitation.
Invitation to the Queen Regent of Spain and the
King of Spain to attend the opening ceremo
nies of the World's Columbian Exposition: In-
closes a copy of the President's letter extend-
ing the invitation and instructs the minister to
present the same.
272 Mr. Foster to Mr. MacNutt. Sept. 26 Dedication of Columbus Monument at Huelva:
3 Mr. Snowden to Mr. Foster.. Oct.
25 Mr. Foster to Mr. Snowden. Nov. 3
Incloses copy of a letter from the Acting Secre
tary of the Navy, stating that the Newark will
participate in the ceremonies attending the trip
of the Queen Regent from Cadiz to Huelva.
7 Invitation to Queen Regent and King of Spain to
attend the opening ceremonies of the World's
Columbian Exposition. The minister reports
the formal delivery of the invitation, and gives
an account of the ceremonies attending the
same. Incloses copics of the speeches made on
the occasion.
Oct. 20 Celebration of the fourth centenary of the discov
ery of America: Mr. Snowden reports that he
accepted an oflicial invitation to be present at
the celebrations in Huelva and Sevilla in com-
memoration of the discovery of America.
Gives a detailed account of the ceremonies on
the occasion.
Missionary troubles in the Caroline Islands: No
sooner did the Spanish Government assume
authority over the Caroline Islands, in 1887,
than the rights of American missionaries, who,
for thirty-five years, had resided there in peace,
began to be seriously infringed. The wrongs
suffered by the missionaries having been brought
to the attention of the Spanish Government at
Madrid, a rote was received from the Duke of
Tetuan which was understood by the Depart-
ment as assenting to the return of the mission-
aries and the full resumption of their work,
but they have, in fact, not as yet been allowed
to resume their work.
structed to ask the Spanish Government to in-
Mr. Snowden is in-
struct the local authorities of Ponape to permit
the missionaries to resume their work. The
charge that the missionaries have aided or
abetted the natives in their resistance to Span- I
Mr. Foster to Mr. Snowden-Continued.
ish authority is unfounded. This Government
can not take into consideration the sect of the
missionaries. It claims protection for them be-
cause they are Americans. The charge that
the natives used the mission buildings to resist
the Spanish troops is denied. Will demand the
restoration of the land belonging to the mis-
sionaries scized by the Spanish authorities.
Incloses correspondence.
Mr. Foster to Mr. MacNutt. Nov. 26 Invitation to World's Columbian Exposition. Mr.
MaeNutt will inform the Duke of Veragua that
he and his family are expected about the
middle of April next, and that the Department
desires to receive due notice of the time of his
arrival and other particulars.
Mr. Foster to Mr. Snowden. Nov. 29 Missionary troubles in the Caroline Islands.
Calls attention to the amount of the indemnity
which it is believed by the Department the
missionaries are entitled to receive. The claims
examined in detail. The sum of $25,000, which
the American Board of Commissioners for
Foreign Missions ask in full remuneration of
their pecuniary damages is regarded as very
moderate. Incloses documents in support of
the claim.
Mr. MacNutt to Mr. Foster. Dec. 14 Invitations to the descendants of Columbus:
Gives information as to which members of the
Columbus family will visit the United States.
Information will hereafter be given as to the
exact number of persons who are coming, and
as to the vessel by which they will sail.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE LEGATION OF SPAIN AT WASHINGTON.
Mr. Sagrario to Mr.Wharton June 27
Mr. Foster to Mr. Sagrario... July 12
Señor Dupuy de Lôme to Sept. 15
Mr. Foster.
Celebration at Palos. Tenders to the Government
of the United States an invitation to take part
in the official ceremonies to be held at the port
of Palos, Spain, August 2, 1892, in commemora
tion of the sailing of Columbus from Palos.
Same subject. The commanding officer of the U.
S. S. Bennington has been ordered to proceed to
Palos to take part in the celebration in honor
of the sailing of Columbus from that port.
The visit of the Queen Regent of Spain to Huelva.
Her Majesty will leave the port of Cadiz Octo-
ber 9, 1892, for Huelva to inaugurate a monu-
ment to Columbus there. Vessels of friendly
powers will accompany the Queen Regent, who
would be pleased to have the flag of the United
States figure in the ceremonies.
Mr. Foster to Señor Dupuy Sept. 26 Same subject. Rear-Admiral A. E. K. Benham has
de Lôme.
Señor Dupuy de Lôme to Dec. 1
Mr. Foster.
been ordered to proceed to Cadiz, Spain, with
the Newark and to accompany the Queen Re-
gent of Spain when she leaves that port for
Huelva to dedicate the Columbus monument at
that city.
Invitation to the Queen Regent of Spain: Trans-
mits the reply of Her Majesty to the invitation
to attend the opening ceremonies of the World's
Columbian Exposition at Chicago. Expresses
the gratitude of herself and son for the invita
tion, and their regret that the provisions of the
Spanish constitution will prevent them from
being present on the occasion.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE LEGATION OF SWITZERLAND AT WASHINGTON.
Arrest of Dr. Georg, an attaché of the Swiss lega-
tion, by the State police at Bay Ridge, Md.,
charged with taking a pocketbook belonging
to a lady from Baltimore: His examination be
fore a commissioner at Annapolis and discharge;
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE LEGATION OF SWITZERLAND AT WASHINGTON
Mr. Tavel protests against the arrest as in viola-
tion of treaty between the United States and
Switzerland, requests an expression of regret,
and that the police agents may be disciplined;
incloses a memorandum of even date stating
the facts in the case.
Same subject: Acknowledges above note; has
requested the governor of Maryland to investi-
gate the case and to cause any of the agents of
the State who may have disregarded the rights
secured to diplomatic officers by the Constitu-
tion and laws of the United States to be pun-
ished. Expresses his sincere regret at the oc-
Same subject: Incloses copy of a letter from the
governor of Maryland, expressing his sincere
regret at the action of the State officer. Has
dismissed him, which is the only punishment
he can inflict upon him. The governor regrets
his inability to offer any further reparation.
Same subject: Acknowledges above note. His
Government considers the incident closed and
expresses its satisfaction at the earnestness
and good will of the United States Government. |
Same subject: Acknowledges above note. Copy
has been inclosed to governor of Maryland.
268 Mr. Blaine to Mr. Hirsch... Dec. 14
Schools and churches: The right of foreigners to
teach in the dominions of Turkey. Refusal of
a permit to Rev. Mr. Easson to build on his own
land except on conditions. Approves Mr.
Hirsch's note verbale of December 15, 1890, in
which he claimed that these conditions were
illegal. The minister may confer with the
British ambassador.
364 Mr. MacNutt to Mr. Blaine.. Dec. 17 Missionary troubles: Interference with building
operations of Rev. Mr. Bartlett by the Vali of
Bourdour.
Schools and churches: Incloses note verbale ask-
ing the Porte to explain in what it conceives
conversion of dwelling houses into churches
to consist. The minister informs the Porte
that he expects instructions to provincial au-
thorities will contain nothing to injure status
of the missionaries.
Same subject: Incloses text of his note protest-
ing against the ministerial order of December
28, 1891, concerning schools; gives copy of the
order.
Naturalized United States citizens: Correspond-
ence with the Porte as to protection of our
citizens who were once Turkish subjects.
Schools and churches: Views of the Porte as to
missionary schools.
Mar. 2 Missionary troubles: Transmits letter commend.
ing Mr. Hirsch's action on behalf of the mis-
sionaries.
397 Mr. Hirsch to Mr. Blaine.... Feb. 29 Same subject: Detention of private letters to mis
sionaries. The Porte disclaims censorship over
private correspondence.
Schools and churches: Discusses ministerial or-
der concerning schools and article 129 of the
school law. Note verbale of the British ambas-
sador to the Porte.
Same subject: Demands of the Porte that the
schools closed by authorities of Dizze be re-
opened.
Same subject: Acknowledges dispatch No. 416 as
to the Bartlett case.
Same subject: Incloses statement of Rev. Mr.
Easson as to seizure of American property in
Tenderiah. (See No. 407.)
Same subject: Detention of private correspond-
ence. The Porte has instructed post-office offi-
cials to prevent such detention.
Interference with building operations: Case of
David Metheney. Incloses note asking the
Porte that the provincial authorities shall cease
interference.
Apr. 22 Missionary troubles: Schools in Syria of the Re-
formed Presbyterian Church in America. Case
Mr. Hirsch to Mr. Blaine ... Apr. 30
Book trade of missionaries: Acknowledges dis-
patch No. 423 on the subject.
Missionary troubles: Approves the terms of his
note to the Porte as to the reopening of schools
closed by the authorities of Dizze.
Stamford Manufacturing Company: Correspond-
ence with, relative to interference of authori-
ties of Alexandretta, with their building opera-
tions. Incloses note to the Porte, giving no-
tice that damages will be claimed.
Schools. Protection of native teachers.
spondence with the authorities of Anatolia
College respecting the status of native teachers.
Stamford Manufacturing Company. Further
difficulties of. The Porte promises favorable
action.
Same subject. Additional interference with
Stamford Company. The Porte promises ac-
tion.
448 Mr. Hirsch to Mr. Blaine... 327 Mr. Blaine to Mr. Hirsch....
Schools in the Gravar district. The teachers im-
prisoned are natives.
449 Mr. Hirsch to Mr. Blaine ....... 451, Same to same..
528 Mr. Blaine to Mr. Hirsch... May
300 Mr. Wharton to Mr. Hirsch. May
456 Mr. Hirsch to Mr. Blaine
Same subject. The attitude of the French and
the British ambassadors on the subject.
Stamford Manufacturing Company. The com-
pany is allowed to proceed with its building,
Schools: Incloses copy of letter of the Board of
Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church
in America, commending action of Mr. Hirsch.
Stamford Manufacturing Company: Approves his
action on behalf of that company.
Schools: Protection of native teachers. Gives
the views of the Department on the question
presented.
Same subject: The obnoxious order of January
has been virtually withdrawn by an inclosed
circular. No further interference will be per-
mitted.
Mr. Blaine to Mr. Hirsch June 1 Interference with building operations of the
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Stamford Company: The President wishes to
know whether it has been stopped.
Same subject: Interference stopped May 17......
Schools: Circular issued and distributed among
American missionaries in relation to the late
arrangement of difliculties.
Same subject: Mr. Hirsche's action is commended.
Interference with building operations of the
Stamford Company: No further steps will be
taken in the absence of further complaints.
School laws of Turkey...
Interference with the circulation of Bibles: It
has been stopped at Aleppo and a promise given
that the same course will be taken at Alachan,
whence a similar complaint was received by
the legation.
Same subject: Commends Mr. Newberry's efforts
to protect the rights of United States citizens.
Missionary troubles: Reports the burning at
Bourdour of Rev. Mr. Bartlett's house after re-
peated promises that the completion of the
building would be allowed.
Same subject: Incloses the note above referred
to, and reports his interview with minister for
foreign aflairs, in which he gave notice that a
delay of ten days would be given for compli
ance with the demands presented.
Same subject: Reports annoyances to which Rev.
Mr. Bartlett was subjected subsequently to the
fire.
Same subject: Seizure of the private correspond.
ence of Miss Bush, an American missionary at
Van. The return of the papers has been re-
quested.
Aug. 30 Same subject: Further statements furnished by
Rev. Mr. Bartlett concerning the troubles at
Bourdour.
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