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Mr. Wurts to Mr. Bayard (No. 201).

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Refusal to allow American whaling vessels to land in Behring or Okotsk Seas for supplies and repairs: Substance of instructions No. 141 in regard to, communicated to the Russian Government; copy of note to Russian minister inclosed. Novorossick Opening of railway and harbor works; the report that the naval station at Sebastopol will be removed to Novorossick not credited; an exequatur refused to a United States consular agent; the exclusion of no importance to American commerce. The refusal of the Russian Government to let Mr. Easton pass through Russian territory due to previous attempts by him to convert Russians to Protestantisin; correspondence with the Russian foreign office on the subject inclosed.

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CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF SALVADOR.

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Claims of Mr. C. E. Frary and Mr. Arteaga: A personal visit to Santo Domingo necessary to insure action by that Government, instruction requested; Mr. Frary's claim $25,000, Mr. Arteaga's $26,000.

Claim of C. E. Frary: Ten thousand dollars, pay. able in the foreign debt every sixty days, will be accepted in payment of Mr. Frary's claim. Claims of Mr. C. E. Frary and Mr. Arteaga: Interview with the minister of San Domingo; Mr. Frary's claim compromised for $10,000; negotiations in the case of Mr. Arteaga prevented by the reported death of President Salomon and disturbances in Hayti; return to Hayti; all quiet; note to Mr. Gautier inclosed. Claims of Mr. C. E. Frary and Mr. Arteaga: Satisfaction of the Department at the conduct of the negotiations in the above cases; further information in Mr. Frary's claim desired; instruction if needed will be sent in regard to Mr. Arteaga's. Passport for Mr. Morris Myerston: The facts reviewed; too imperfectly stated to decide the question.

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968 Mr. Fearn to Mr. Bayard Nov. 21 Railway system from Constantinople to Salon-
(No. 6).
ica in process of construction.

1887.

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Mr. Child to Mr. Bayard Sept. 22 Trade-marks: A law to prevent the imitation of (No. 43),

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Feb. 18
Mar. 13

trade-marks much needed in Siam to protect
American and other goods; objections to the
proposed law advanced at a meeting of the con-
suls; a copy of the law and accompanying let-
ter from the foreign office inclosed.

6 Liquor law: The United States included among
the most favored nations by the amended liquor
law; the previous omission an oversight; the
law so far inoperative.

Railroads: The negotiations of a British syndi
cate for building roads in Siam a failure.
Gold mines: Character of the Banta Phan mines;
a concession of them to Chevalier Suzzatie for
twenty-five years; a company organized with
a capital or $1,250,000; a royalty of 12 per cent.
of the profits to go to the Siamese Government;
situation of the mines, etc.

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SPAIN.

1887.

973 Mr. Strobel to Mr. Bayard Nov. 2 Liability of Spaniards, naturalized citizens of
(No. 270).

other countries, to military services in Spain;
the law antiquated, and comprising all obliga-
tions of citizenship; translation of law inclosed.

974 Mr. Curry to Mr. Bayard Nov. 19 Discharged sailors: The certificate of the United
(No. 279).

975 Same to same (No. 281)

Nov. 25

States consul hereafter sufficient in the case of
discharged or substituted sailors sent home, and
visa of passports dispensed with; note of the
foreign minister inclosed.

Pork and lard: Translation of royal order in re-
gard to inspection of imported pork and lard
inclosed.

976 Mr. Bayard to Mr. Curry Dec. 8 Commercial agreement: The Spanish minister of
(telegram).

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foreign affairs willing to extend the agreement until June 30, 1888, and Mr. Curry instructed to sign a protocol extending it to that date. Commercial agreement, prolonged until June 30, 1888.

Discriminatory duties: The J. W. Parker com-
pelled to pay duty of $1 per ton on clearing
from Zaza, when Spanish vessels pay 25 cents;
repayment of excess of duties to be asked;
papers in the case inclosed.
Discriminatory dues collected from the J. W.
Parker: Dispatch from the consul at Cienfugos
in regard to the discriminatory duties imposed
inclosed.
Discriminations against United States vessels
practiced in the Spanish West Indies notwith-
standing the commercial agreement; case of
Spanish steamers making periodic trips to Spain
and allowed to enter and clear, even to a foreign
port, without paying duties; a Spanish sailing
vessel on entering a Cuban from another Span-
ish port pays 37 cents, and on clearing for the
United States 25 cents; an American vessel
pays at the rate of 67 cents each time; a Span-
ish vessel entering a Cuban port from Puerto
Rico in ballast, on clearing for the United States
pays 25 cents, an American vessel pays 624
cents; satisfactory proof of equality, of treat-
ment of American and Spanish vessels to be
asked of the Spanish Government, and in default
the President will have to rescind his proclama-
tion; instruction to Consul-General Williams
and his report on the matter inclosed.

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Discriminatory duties collected from the Jeanie: Copies of correspondence with Consul-General Williams inclosed.

Anniversary, four hundredth, of the discovery of America: Translation of royal decree embody. ing measures for its celebration inclosed. Discriminatory dues collected on the Jeanie: The collector of customs at Cardenas will report the facts to the authorities at Matanzas and await their decision; copy of letter from the United States commercial agent at Cardenas, covering a letter to him from the collector of that port, inclosed.

Anniversary, four hundredth, of the discovery of America: Copy of the royal decree for its cele bration at Madrid communicated to the Senate committee on the centennial of the Constitution and the discovery of America. Discriminatory duties collected on the Uranus of 37 cents, where a Spanish vessel would pay 25; return of the excess of dues to be asked of the Spanish Government; copy of dispatch from United States consul at Cienfuegos inclosed. Claim of Messrs. Calixto, Lopez & Co. for the refund of duties collected on a shipment of coffee from the United States at the fourth instead of the third column of rates of the modus vivendi of 1884; an attempt to be made to dispose of the claim; the essential point in it that a favor accorded to a Spanish was refused to an Americ in vessel; copy of report of Consul-General Williams on the subject, with accompanying documents inclosed."

Resolution of the chambers congratulating the Queen on the ovation she received on her journey to the Barcelona exposition, and thanking foreign nations for sending squadrons to that port; popularity of the queen; the exposition participated in by all the European powers, and the United States ship Quinnebaug present. Commercial agreement prolonged until a more comprehensive one is made, or two months' notice is given by either party; approval of Department asked; note to the minister for foreign affairs and copy of agreement inclosed. Commercial agreement, signed with Mr. Moret, prolonging the modus vivendi, approved. Estate of General Featheringill, of the Spanish army, reported recently to have died in Spain: Mr. Sam. Prewett believes his wife to have a claim to the property; information to be sent to Mr. Prewett; copies of two letters from Mr. Prewett inclosed.

Estate of General John Featheringill: Mr. Prew ett's inquiry one of many in regard to this and other reputed fortunes, equally without foundation; reply to Mr. Prewett inclosed. Discriminatory duties collected from the Jeanie ordered to be returned; copy of dispatch from Consul-General Williams inclosed.

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Adulteration of wines and counterfeiting marks thereof: Measures to be put in practice to prevent adulteration of wines and the counterfeiting of marks, and an international congress at Madrid to be proposed for the same purpose; desires to know if the United States will be represented. Adulteration of wines and counterfeiting of marks thereof: Action in the matter can not be taken except in accordance with the wishes of Congress; copy of Mr. de Muruaga's note sent to the Commissioner of Agriculture that his opinion may first be had on the subject.

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From and to whom.

Date.

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Mr. Bayard to Mr. de Muruaga.

1888. Mar. 17

996

Adulterations of wines, etc.: The United States
prepared to send representatives to the con-
gress for the purpose of preventing adultera-
tion and counterfeiting of wines, and the date
and place of meeting requested.

Mr. de Murnaga to Mr. Bay- May 1 Filibustering expedition against Cuba being got
ard.

997 Mr. Bayard to Mr. de Mu- May 1 ruaga.

998 Same to same..

ready by General Ruz at Key West: The col-
lector of customs at that port informed of the
fact, and authority asked by him of the Treas-
ury Department of the United States to confis-
cate the munitions; measures necessary to
effect this, prevent the expedition, and bring
the offenders to justice, requested of the Gov-
ernment.

Filibustering expedition against Cuba: Copies of
Mr. de Muruaga's note in regard to the expedi
tion sent to the Secretary of the Treasury and
the Attorney-General; due complaint, under
oath, by some one having knowledge of the
facts advised.

May 5 Filibustering expedition against Cuba: The col-
lector of customs at Key West instructed to
take prompt measures, and consult with the dis-
trict attorney regarding the seizure of the
arms and arrest of the filibusters; the officers
of the Attorney-General's Department in-
structed to co-operate.

SWEDEN AND NORWAY.

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999 Mr. Magee to Mr. Bayard Jan. 16 (No. 110).

1000 Mr. Bayard to Mr. Magee (No. 64).

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Pork: Importation of American pork into Sweden
prohibited unless well salted and cured; pre-
sumption that similar action will be taken in
Norway; prohibition due to information from
Washington that American pork is infected
with contagious diseases; disease among swine
prevalent in Sweden and Norway, and efforts
being made to eradicate it.

Pork: No remonstrance to be made to the decree
requiring American pork to be well salted
and cured; ground for believing Mr. Ander-
son's report of Germany influencing Norway to
exclude American pork to be true; American
interests to be watched.

Feb. 8 Political: New ministry; protective tariff meas-
ures anticipated; the ministry not supported
by the people.

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Railroads, information in regard to, requested of
the Swedish Government road from Lulea to
Ofőten to reach the iron ore there.
Commercial relations of Sweden with the United
States: The trade carried in foreign bottoms;
advantages that would result if it was done by
Swedish or American vessels.
Pork Its importation not prohibited by Norway;
no representations on the subject made to the
Swedish by the German Government; exclusion
by Denmark of American pork in retaliation;
disease in Sweden imported from Germany;
data requested that will assist in removing the
prejudice against American pork.
Political: New Norwegian ministry; political
parties; taxation heavy; endeavors made to
fessen Norway's contribution towards the sup-
port of the King.
Railroads: State and private roads; their extent,
cost, and management; precautions against ac-
cidents; the Government building a road to
offset the Russian road to the Gulf of Bothnia.
Tariff laws of Sweden: Cotton, its manufactures,
and coal oil exempt; breadstuffs, meats, etc.,
tobacco, and spirits taxed; the bill is framed
in the interest of land-owners.
Extradition of Albert Erbers, alias Eberson,
charged with attempted murder and forgery;
Mr. Russell directed to give the address of the
fugitive; copy of telegram to the Department
from Mr. Wegner and of telegram sent through
Mr. Russell inclosed.

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Mr. Bayard to Mr. Magee
(No. 99).

Sept. 9
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Same to same (No. 100).....
Same to same (No. 104)..

Sept. 13

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Mr. Magee to Mr. Bayard Sept. 30
(No. 141).

Same to same (No. 142)..... Sept. 30

Same to same (No. 144)..... Oct. 20

Mr. Rives to Mr. Magee Nov. 7
(No. 112).

Extradition of Erbers, alias Eberson: Request
made to the Swedish Government; no answer
received; certified copies of the indictment and
some one to identify and receive Erbers neces-
sary; he will be arrested, but will not be sur-
rendered unless a naturalized American citizen.
Extradition of Erbers, alias Eberson: Erbers
arrested.

Erbers

Leper immigration from Norway: United States
consul at Christiania to be informed that the
immigrants were from Stavanger; copies of let-
ters from Mr. Gade to Dr. Kennedy and from
Dr. Kennedy, of the Iowa State board of health,
to Hon. W. B. Allison inclosed.
Extradition of Erbers, alias Eberson: The gov
ernor of Iowa notified of his arrest.
Extradition of Erbers, alias Eberson: Request
made by the governor of Wisconsin to the De-
partment for the surrender of Erbers.
Extradition of Erbers, alias Eberson:
held for identification; will not be surrendered
unless he is a naturalized American citizen; he
denies that he is; he will be tried in Sweden if
not extradited; will endeavor to get him volun-
tarily to return to America; necessary papers
not yet received.
Leper immigration from Norway: Government
assistance promised to prevent leper emigra
tion; emigration not favored; no one allowed
to leave the Kingdom unless provided with a
certificate, which the consuls may examine;
consuls instructed to use care; emigration
easily effected through neighboring countries;
suggested restrictions on immigration.
Extradition of Erbers, alias Eberson: Arrival of
Messrs. McManus and Kobler; extradition of
Erbers refused unless proof be given of his
naturalization or he returns voluntarily; Erbers
insane; it is desired that he be punished in
Sweden when recovered,

Extradition of Erbers, alias Eberson: Refusal of
the Swedish Government to surrender him com-
municated to the governor of Wisconsin and
the district attorney at Milwaukee.

Mr. Gade to Mr. Rives Sept. 4 Norwegian law of citizenship declaring the obli
(No.489).

gations of citizens, requisites for naturalization,
and restricting the holding of land by foreign-
ers, etc. Translation of law inclosed.

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Passport application of S. M. Pollok: He emi-
grated to the United States in 1875; was natural-
ized November 13, 1882, and left for Switzerland
November 15, 1882, and is unable to say when
he will return; instructions asked.
Tariff: Speech of the President of the Swiss Con-
federation against protective tariff'; tariff laws
and treaties of Switzerland.

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