BELGIUM INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES IN GERMAN REPARATION PAYMENTS TO BELGIUM-Continued Date and number Subject Page 1925 Mar. 31 (140) Apr. 2 (208) To the Ambassador in France (tel.) For Hill: U. S. position, to be conveyed to the Belgian Government, that the United States is in no way committed to the decision of the Reparation Commission as to the amount of the debt owed by Belgium to the United States-that this is a question solely between the two Governments. From the Ambassador in France (tel.) From Hill: Information that Belgian representative understood perfectly the U. S. position, as communicated in accordance with Department's instructions. BRAZIL 531 532 DISAPPROVAL BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE OF PROPOSED LOANS FROM AMERICAN BANKERS TO THE STATE OF SÃO PAULO 1925 Undated Memorandum by Mr. Stokeley W. Morgan, of the Division of 533 Inquiry by Mr. Bailie as to whether the Department would To Mr. Earle Bailie Aug. 21 534 Department's inability to approve the proposed loan. Nov. 4 From Speyer & Co. 534 Inquiry as to Department's attitude regarding a loan for 25 to 35 million dollars being negotiated with the State of São Paulo to finance agricultural and commercial interests. Nov. 6 535 1924 July 1 (503) To Speyer & Co. Department's inability to approve the proposed loan, in view of the policy of coffee valorization followed by the authorities of São Paulo. BULGARIA CONTINUANCE OF AMERICAN CAPITULATORY RIGHTS IN BULGARIA From the Minister in Bulgaria Report of French inquiry as to whether the exchange of ratifications of the U. S.-Bulgarian extradition treaty should be taken as an indication of U. S. relinquishment of its capitulatory rights in Bulgaria. 536 1925 Sept. 23 (141) Dec. 6 (743) To the Minister in Bulgaria Department's opinion that no direct relation exists between U. S. capitulatory rights in Bulgaria and the provisions of the extradition treaty. Assertion that Department's interest in capitulations is limited to securing most-favored-nation treatment for its nationals. Request for Minister's comments on present situation and attitude of the various capitulatory powers. From the Chargé in Bulgaria Résumé of capitulations in Bulgaria from the Treaty of Berlin of 1878. Attitude of Ministry of Foreign Affairs that capitulations no longer exist. Information that the attitude of Great Britain, France, and Italy is more or less conciliatory; that at present American citizens in Bulgaria receive the same treatment as that accorded the nationals of other countries. Opinion that best policy for United States would be to hold capitulatory rights in reserve against either the possible defense of a national or to use for some commercial preference. 537 538 CANADA EXTRADITION CONVENTION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA APPLYING TO OFFENSES AGAINST LAWS FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF TRAFFIC IN NARCOTICS Convention Between the United States of America and Great 542 For enlarging the list of crimes on account of which extradition may be granted under previous conventions between the two countries. BOUNDARY TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA 1925 Feb. 24 Treaty Between the United States of America:and Great Britain in Respect of the Dominion of Canada To define more accurately, to complete, and to maintain the demarcation of the boundary between the United States and Canada. 544 CONVENTION AND PROTOCOL BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA TO REGULATE THE LEVEL OF THE LAKE OF THE WOODS 1925 Feb. 24 Convention Between the United States of America and Great 550 CANADA CONVENTION AND PROTOCOL BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA TO REGULATE THE LEVEL OF THE LAKE OF THE WOODS-Continued Accompanying the convention to regulate the level of the Feb. 24 Agreement 556 Accompanying the convention and protocol to regulate the level of the Lake of the Woods. CONTINUED PROTESTS BY THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AGAINST INCREASED DIVERSION OF THE WATERS OF THE GREAT LAKES 1925 Feb. 13 Feb. 24 (198) Mar. 21 May 7 (467) June 15 Sept. 15 (813) Nov. 24 To the British Ambassador Transmittal of notice issued by the Secretary of War, February 10 (text printed), of a hearing to be held on February 20 on an application made by the Sanitary District of Chicago for a permit to divert an annual average of 10,000 cubic feet of water per second from Lake Michigan. From the British Ambassador Canadian Government's reiteration of protest against the abstraction of water from the St. Lawrence basin as injurious to Canadian interests as regards navigation and power development. Expression of confidence that no permit will be granted for the diversion of any water not essential to safeguarding the health of the population of Chicago. To the British Ambassador Information that on March 3 a permit was issued by the War Department to the Sanitary District of Chicago (text printed) authorizing the temporary withdrawal from Lake Michigan of 8,500 cubic feet of water per second until December 31, 1929, subject to certain conditions. From the British Ambassador Canadian Government's inquiries as to the extent to which the new permit will modify the actual conditions which obtained during the year immediately preceding March 3, 1925. To the British Chargé Information in reply to the inquiries made by the Canadian Government, to the effect that net result will make possible a reduction in the flow of water passing Lockport. From the British Chargé Canadian Government's opinion that the permit of March 3 will authorize a greater diversion of water than is now being made, and inquiry as to whether the U. S. authorities intend to take measures to insure future curtailment. To the British Ambassador Assertion that Canadian Government is correct in concluding that no immediate reduction is provided, but that its conclusion that no definite reduction is assured and that the effect of the permits will actually be to authorize a greater diversion than is now being made cannot be confirmed. 558 559 561 563 564 565 567 CANADA INTIMATION BY THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT OF ITS CLAIM TO SOVEREIGNTY IN THE ISLANDS OF THE NORTH Date and number 1925 June 15 (627) From the British Chargé Subject Information of Canadian Government's readiness to lend assistance of Canadian officers in the far North and posts of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to proposed MacMillan scientific expedition, and to furnish the necessary permits for entering Canadian northern territories. Page 570 June 19 To the British Chargé 571 Route of proposed expedition; request for information as to what constitutes a post of the Royal Mounted Police, where such posts have been established, whether they are permanently occupied, and if so, by whom. From the British Chargé 571 July 18 Information regarding posts and duties of the Royal To the British Chargé 573 Promise of reply to the Chargé's notes of June 15 and July 2 REGULATIONS TO GIVE EFFECT TO THE CONVENTION OF JUNE 6, 1924, BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF SMUGGLING Approving regulations to give effect to the smuggling convention of June 6, 1924, between the United States and Great Britain in respect of Canada. CHILE DISINCLINATION OF THE UNITED STATES TO GRANT ASYLUM DURING 573 1925 Jan. 24 (8) From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) 581 Report of revolutionary movement by the Army and formation of New Junta de Gobierno. Jan. 25 (9) From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) 581 Fear of certain members of the late regime for the safety of those members being held virtual prisoners, and request for action by the Ambassador on their behalf. Ambassador's desire for instructions. Jan. 26 (12) From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Report that situation is grave, with possibility of civil war. Opinion that it is not necessary to send ships to Chile, but would be desirable to send some very close to Chilean ports. 582 CHILE DISINCLINATION OF THE UNITED STATES TO GRANT ASYLUM During 1925 Jan. 26 (3) Jan. 27 (4) Jan. 27 (5) Jan. 27 (13) To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Department's opinion that, in view of the fact that the members of the late regime are under guard by order of the present authorities, any action by the Ambassador in their behalf would not be justified. To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Outline of Department's position with regard to asylum; maintenance of view that the granting of shelter to any person not exempt from the local jurisdiction cannot be viewed with favor except under very exceptional circumstances. To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Department's feeling that the presence of American war vessels in Chilean ports would cause an unfavorable impression; willingness to send them only if American lives were in danger. From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Report that acute crisis appears to be settled; that Alessandri has been declared constitutional President; that new constitutional convention is to be called and political prisoners released. Page 583 584 585 585 Feb. 12 (19) From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) 586 Request of a religious order for protection for its property in Chile, on the ground that the title is in the name of an American citizen. Desire for instructions. Feb. 14 (6) To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) 587 Instructions not to extend protection if the property mentioned is actually owned by the order and only the title is recorded in name of the American citizen; otherwise, to inform Department as to particulars. Mar. 19 (11) To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) 587 Instructions that upon Alessandri's resumption of office, formal relations may be maintained with him. (Footnote: Alessandri's resumption of office on March 20.) CHINA RENEWAL OF CIVIL WAR IN NORTH CHINA AND REFUSAL BY THE UNITED STATES TO LEND ITSELF TO A POLICY OF INTERVENTION 1925 Jan. 2 (1) From the Minister in China (tel.) Report of unsettled conditions in North China, both military and political: Military power of Chang Tso-lin, shared by Feng Yu-hsiang; arrival of Sun Yat-sen at Peking. Plans of Marshal Tuan, the Chief Executive, for reorganization conference for solution of the complicated situation. Reports of antiChristian agitation in Canton and in Chekiang Province. 588 |