Mr. Foster to Mr. New - Sept. 16 berry.
Mr. Newberry to Mr. Fos- Sept. 26
Mr. Foster to Mr. Newberry Sept. 29
Sept. 30 Mr. Newberry to Mr. Foster Oct. 1 Same to same....... Oct. 8
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Same subject: Approves the advice and assur
ances given to Rev. Mr. Bartlett, as indicated
in dispatch No. 538.
Same subject: It is hoped that the payment of
indemnity to Rev. Mr. Bartlett will be com-
pleted by due protection in the future, and the
punishment of the offenders.
Same subject: Seizure of Bibles at Goybize. In-
closes the report of, received from the Ameri-
can Bible Society, and the note addressed to the
minister for foreign affairs, who immediately
ordered, by telegram, the return of the books.
Same subject: Private journal of Rev. Mr. Bart-
lett in connection with the late outrages at
Bourdour.
Same subject: Instructions to express the pain-
ful impression created by the repeated breaches
of promises, should the molestations of which
the American Bible Society complains continue.
Same subject: Expresses satisfaction caused by
the termination of the troubles at Alachan.
Same subject: The Bibles seized at Geybize have
been returned to the society's agent.
Same subject: Incloses note requesting informa-
tion as to punishment inflicted on the men ar-
rested for the burning of Rev. Mr. Bartlett's
house at Bourdour.
Same subject: Acknowledges dispatch No. 547..
Same subject: Expresses the favorable impres
sion conveyed in Rev. Mr. Bartlett's journal
as to the aid given him by the mutessarif of
Isbarta.
Same subject: Transmits the complaint of Mr.
W. W. Mead of molestations suffered at Hajin.
The grand vizier contends that Turkish au-
thorities have the right to search the persons
and property, and seize books and papers where-
ever there is no consular representative.
Same subject: Further outrages against Rev. Mr.
Bartlett and his daughter, at Kara Hissar.
Same subject: The men implicated in the burning
of Rev. Mr. Bartlett's house are to be tried at
Smyrna, and an inquiry is now being made into
the responsibility of the authorities.
Schools: Incloses note addressed to the minister
for foreign affairs in connection with the clos-
ing in 1891 of the American mission school at
Agantz.
Mr. Wharton to Mr. New Oct. 20 Missionary troubles: Full protection for persons
berry (telegram).
complaining of interference is to be insisted
Same subject: Rev. Mr. Bartlett has left Kara His-
sar, but the persecutions there continue.
Same subject: Full satisfaction accorded by the
Turkish Government. The governor of the
Bourdour district has been displaced, and the
ringleader at Kara Hissar imprisoned.
Same subject: Resolutions of the board of foreign
missions of the Presbyterian Church apprecia
tive of Mr. Hirsch, late minister.
3 Mr. Foster to Mr. Thompson Nov. 29 Rights and privileges of United States citizens
in Turkey: Reviews the circumstances under
which they were acquired; adverts to the dif-
ferent ways in which they are infringed, viz,
interference with the building of houses that
may be converted into churches or schools; ex-
Mr. Foster to Mr. Thompson-Continued.
amination and seizure of books and papers; ad-
verts to the friendly relations of the two coun-
tries, and the disposition now manifested of
making redress for outrages perpetrated in re-
mote parts of the Empire; recommends a cour-
teous and firm attitude toward the central gov.
ernment as the best means of securing such
redress.
425 Mr. Foster to Mr. Newberry. Dec. 5 Same subject. Referring to the complaint of Mr.
Mead in dispatch No. 572, states that the con-
tention of the minister for foreign affairs. that
persons and property can be searched wher
ever there is no consular representative, is
unwarranted by treaty capitulations and comity.
No further action need be taken until the ar-
rival of Minister Thompson, who has received
full instructions.
321 Mr. Scruggs to Mr. Foster.. Aug. 29 Asylum: Violation of right of, by military au
thorities at Puerto Cabello, in seizing six pas-
sengers on board American vessel Caracas. Re-
ports the circumstances and incloses correspon-
dence relative to.
Mr. Adee to Mr. Scruggs Ang. 29 Revolution: Requests full report of attack on
(telegram).
278 Same to same......................
United States consulat Ciudad Bolivar and states
that a war vessel has been ordered to proceed to
La Guayra.
Aug. 30 Same subject: Copy of his telegram of August
22, asking that a naval vessel be sent to La
Guayra, was communicated to Secretary of the
Navy. Full particulars of the taking of six
passengers from steamer Caracas are awaited.
Aug. 30 Asylum: Violation of right of, taking of passen-
gers from the Caracas. Incloses letter from
Boulton, Bliss & Dallett, of New York, giving
some particulars and transmitting formal pro-
test of the captain.
325 Mr. Scruggs to Mr. Foster.. Sept. 7 Neutrality of American steamers: Incloses cor
283 Mr. Foster to Mr. Scruggs Sept. 8
respondence with agents of the "Red D" line,
wherein they state that on several occasions
they have been applied to by the several fac-
tions of the revolution for the use of their
steamers.
Revolution: Closing of the ports of Ciudad Boli-
var and Puerto Cabello. Incloses decree of the
Villegas government ordering the, which, how.
ever, can not be operative, as the opposing fac
tion holds both ports.
Revolution: War ship Kearsarge has been ordered
to join the Concord in Venezuelan waters to pro-
tect American interests, and the Philadelphia
now in New York is held in readiness to go.
Further advices are awaited.
Sept. 8 Asylum: Violation of right of, replies to his dis-
patch No. 321 of August 29, and approves his
action in the premises and gives some general
instructions applicable.
Revolution: Situation remains unchanged. Trans-
mits request of Venezuelan Government that
steamer South Portland, laden with munitions
of war in New York, be prevented from enter
ing Puerto Cabello by United States naval
Mr. Scruggs to Mr. Foster Sept. 24 (telegram).
Mr. Foster to Mr. Scruggs Sept. 24 Neutrality: Violation of, states that South Port(telegram).
land case has been fully investigated by Fed-
eral courts in New York and that Government
can not interfere.
Sept. 24 Revolution: Acknowledges his No. 326, of Sep-
tember 8, transmitting decree closing ports.
Agrees with his opinion as to ineffectiveness of
such a measure, and quotes from instructions to
United States minister in Honduras in similar
case.
Mr. Scruggs to Mr. Foster Sept. 27
(telegram).
Neutrality, violation of: At request of Venezue-
lan Government, asks whether, in case South
Portland cleared for Trinidad, but proceeded to
Puerto Cabello direct, United States naval
forces can interfere.
Neutrality, violation of: Reports interview with
minister for foreign affairs, in which legation's
direct intervention was requested and declined,
and explains that his telegram of September 27
was sent at the minister's urgent request. Mem-
orandum inclosed.
Sept. 28 Asylum, violation of right of: Incloses a public
disavowal by Venezuelan Government of the
act of Gen. Urdaneta in taking the six passen.
gers from American steamer Caracas on Au-
gust 17.
Mr. Foster to Mr. Scruggs Sept. 29 Neutrality, violation of: Reply to telegram of
(telegram)
September 27. No precedent for action re-
quested, and in view of action of courts can
not give instruction desired.
Neutrality of American steamers: Acknowledges
his No. 325 and regards his letter to the agents
of the Red D line as discreet. Incloses a letter
from the Secretary of the Treasury in regard
to the effect of temporary foreign service on
the American registry of a vessel.
Mr. Scruggs to Mr. Foster Oct. 4 Revolution: Reports that the blockade of Puerto
(telegram).
Mr. Foster to Mr. Scruggs Oct. (telegram).
342 Mr. Scruggs to Mr. Foster.. Oct.
Same to same (telegram).... Oct. 10
Mr. Foster to Mr. Scruggs Oct. 12 (telegram)
Cabello is effected by two inefficient Venezue-
lan steamers, which are present there at inter-
vals, and now threaten to fire upon American
steamers. Asks whether United States naval
forces should respect such a blockade.
Revolution: Blockade at Puerto Cabello; steamers
should not attempt to break same when it is
visible. Instructions will be sent to naval ves-
sels.
Blockade: Alleged violation of by American
steamer Philadelphia, abetted by U. S. S. Kear-
sarge. Incloses protest of Venezuelan Govern-
ment and memorandum in reply; also corre-
spondence with Red D line agents and Admiral
Walker, showing that blockade was not effect-
ive and that the Philadelphia was not even
spoken by so-called blockading vessel.
Revolution: Asks whether de facto Government
of Gen. Crespo should not be recognized with-
out delay.
Same subject: Directed to recognize the new Gov-
ernment provided it is accepted by the people
in possession of the power of the nation and
fully established.
Same to same (telegram).... Oct. 16 Same subject: Asks whether action has been taken
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Mr.Wharton to Mr. Scruggs Oct.
upon his instructions of October 12.
Same subject: Reports that he will fulfill the for-
malities of recognition in a few days.
Same subject: Gives notice of the formal recog.
nition of the new Government.
18 Blockade: Alleged violation of, by American
Steamer Philadelphia and U. S. S. Kearsarge.
In order to be respected it should have been
continuous, and maintained against all com.
merce and not with particular ships at inter-
vals.
18 Revolution: Reports interviews with Gen. Crespo,
who is anxious for recognition by the United
States and will hold power until a constituent
assembly is convened early in 1894; incloses
decrees appointing cabinet and public officers;
new minister to the United States, Dr. Busta-
amante favorable to reciprocity.
Nov. 18 Asylum: Right of, clearance refused S. S. Phila
delphia of Red D line, because of refusal of the
captain to surrender Pedro V. Mijores, a pas
senger taken at Curacao, and demanded as "an
enemy of the Government." Consul directed
to clear the steamer; minister for foreign af
fairs after interview promises that papers will
be returned to consul.
Sept. 9 Neutrality: Alleged violation of, by steamer South
Portland that is to leave New York for Trini-
dad, carrying munitions of war for rebels in
Venezuela. Asks that vessel be detained pend.
ing investigation.
Sept. 10 Mr. Adee to Señor Bolet Pe- Sept. 10 raza (telegram).
Same to same (telegram).........
Señor Bolet Peraza to Mr.
Foster (telegram).
Same subject: Gives facts and repeats request
conveyed in telegram of September 9.
Same subject: Informs him that the South Port-
land is held for investigation and that proofs
should be presented to collector without delay.
Same subject: Repeats substance of telegram of
this date.
Same subject: Informed that it is necessary to at
once make complaint and furnish proofs and
suggests that he confer with district attorney
in New York.
Same subject: His note of September 10 appears
to suggest the impression that it is the province
of the United States Government to continue
the proceedings and determine whether or not
the vessel has violated the neutrality laws.
Such a determination can only be reached by
due process of law. Urges upon him the neces-
sity for immediate action on part.
Sept. 14 Same subject: Requests that South Portland be
further detained until witness whose testimony
is needed can reach New York.
Mr. Foster to Señor Bolet Sept. 15 Same subject: Acknowledges his telegram of Sep-
Peraza.
tember 14, and states that a copy has been trans-
mitted to the Secretary of the Treasury.
Señor Bolet Peraza to Mr. Sept. 16 Same subject: Complains of the apparent par.
Foster.
Mr. Foster to Señor Bolet❘ Sept. 17
Peraza (telegram).
Señor Bolet Peraza to Mr.
Foster (telegram).
Mr. Foster to Señor Bolet
Peraza (telegram).
Señor Bolet Peraza to Mr.
Foster (telegram).
tiality of the United States district attorney
who, notwithstanding affidavit of the secre-
tary of the consulate, insists upon the produc-
tion of evidence and witnesses difficult to
procure; sets forth circumstances tending to
show the warlike purposes of the charterers and
incloses letter of his counsel to the district at-
torney demanding the institution of judicial
proceedings; assistance of Department re-
quested.
Same subject: District attorney has asked fur-
ther detention of the South Portland until Sep-
tember 19. Evidence should be submitted to
him. Department has no discretion in the
matter.
Revolution: States that he is authorized by his
Government to buy a steamer and arm it as a
cruiser. Asks that proper authorities be in-
structed to avoid him trouble.
Same subject: Reply to his telegram of Septem-
ber, 20. Guarantee asked for is not practica
ble, as it is an interference with judicial func-
tions.
Sept. 21 Neutrality: Alleged violation of, by steamer South
Portland; states that acquittal of Gonzales does
not disprove that the vessel is armed to be
used against his Government; urges the libel-
ing of the vessel; asks that she be detained;
will make personal visit if necessary.
Mr. Foster to Señor Bolet Sept. 22 Same subject: Reply to his telegram of September
Peraza.
Senior Bolet Peraza to Mr. Sept. 24
Foster.
Mr. Foster to Señor Bolet Sept. 28
Peraza.
21; the evidence being insufficient to prove
charges the case was dismissed; hence, no
room remained for the libeling of the vessel.
Same subject: Complains that the course of the
United States attorney in failing to bring up
witnesses subpoenaed by him deprived him of
the means of substantiating the charges against
the South Portland, which he recites; enters
under telegraphic orders of his Government
protest against such action as preliminary to
claim which may arise out of acts of hostility
by the South Portland and asks that United
States war vessels prevent the landing of con-
traband at Puerto Cabello, now held by revolu-
tionists, out of the South Portland.
Same subject: Case was investigated by Federal
courts, New York, and the action of the law
officers must be presumed to have been in ac-
cordance with the law; the protest of his note
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE LEGATION OF VENEZUELA AT WASHINGTON-Cont'd.
Mr. Foster to Señor Bolet❘ Sept. 28
Peraza-Continued.
of September 24 is therefore not well grounded:
his request to have United States war vessels
prevent the South Portland landing contraband
of war at Puerto Cabello would place the United
States in the position of enforcing a blockade
which can not be assumed by a neutral power,
even if the state of belligerency had been recog-
nized.
Señor Bolet Peraza to Mr. Sept. 28 Neutrality: Reports that a shipment of ammu-
Foster.
Mr. Foster to Señor Bolet Sept. 29
Peraza.
nition of war for revolutionists is in prepara-
tion at Baltimore to be cleared at the discontin-
ued consulate of Venezuela; asks that Secretary
of the Treasury be informed.
Same subject: Reply to his note of September 28;
has informed Secretary of the Treasury as re-
quested.
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